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Rating: This "Romance" album by Oneida is not an easy listen, but the guys from NY have always accustomed us to not being banal. Personally, I always await their works with great curiosity because, in each of them, there's always a gem to be found, be it big or small. "Romance" is a heterogeneous album, perhaps its limitation but also its strength. It is a sort of musical Babel where one can find sound traces with many references: indie (for whatever it may still mean), electronic, kraut, psychedelia. It ranges from the electronic noisy experiments of "Economy Travel" and "Bad Abit", to the punk rock of "Cockfight", the neo-psychedelia of "Good Cheer", passing through post-rock dilations ("Good Lie", "The Lay of the Land"). Side D is completely dominated by the kaleidoscopic "Shepard's Axe", almost an album in itself, a worthy finale to this work. In short, a double vinyl full of nuances and corners to explore, surprises, and changes of pace. A listen that requires attention and time (80 minutes), not recommended for those seeking immediacy but, in my opinion, one of the best releases of 2018.
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By Lazbaz
"Romance is a heterogeneous album, perhaps its limit but also its strength."
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