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Rating: THE REVIEW
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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Oneida's 'Romance' album offers a challenging but rewarding listen, blending diverse genres from electronic noise to punk rock and psychedelia. Its heterogeneous nature is both a limitation and strength, featuring nuanced tracks that demand time and attention. The final side stands out as a kaleidoscopic finale. Considered one of the best releases of 2018 for those willing to explore its sonic depth.Tracklist
Oneida
Oneida are a New York-based American experimental rock band often described in reviews as stubbornly hallucinatory, blending garage, noise, psychedelia, and kraut-influenced repetition, with a reputation for long tracks and intense live performances.15 Reviews
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By sotomayor
Oneida has managed to 'mark the territory' and establish a recognizable sound of their own.
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By Lazbaz
"Romance is a heterogeneous album, perhaps its limit but also its strength."
"A double vinyl full of facets and corners to explore, surprises, and shifts in tone."
