Oshin
DIIV · 2012
40 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal guitar layers and haunting vocals create a dreamlike atmosphere that defines the shoegaze revival.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, landing on several year-end lists and helping to reinvigorate the shoegaze genre for a new generation. It peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, establishing DIIV as a significant player in the indie rock landscape.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Oshin is DIIV's debut album, released in January 2012, marking the band's emergence in the indie rock scene. At this time, they were building momentum following their initial EP, 'Sometime,' showcasing their signature blend of reverb-heavy guitars and introspective lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (Druun) 2:07
- 2 Past Lives Standout 2:21
- 3 Human 2:57
- 4 Air Conditioning Standout 4:30
- 5 How Long Have You Known? 3:33
- 6 Wait 3:16
- 7 Earthboy 3:14
- 8 (Druun Part II) 2:46
- 9 Follow 2:46
- 10 Sometime 3:05
- 11 Oshin (Subsume) 3:32
- 12 Doused Standout 3:43
- 13 Home 2:29
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