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THE REVIEW

Stories [quite] sound-narqo(s)[dis]leptic

These quite convulsive/accident-prone/gasping [audio]stories narcotic penetrate the air, then the now eviscerated auricular para-pavilions with such fèroce vèhemence and similarly-impressionist unprecedented effectiveness that the surrounding environment becomes, in just and brief turning of the first two tracks ["Mr. Johnson" + "Geometry Of Business"] mortifуingly frozen/stiff (if not, of course).

Madly paranoid, disconcerting, voluminous ("Down A Stair Backward"), askew, sickly, over+flowing ("A Winner Every Time"), unstable, recalcitrant, gasping, splashing, (why not) damned, unusual ("Frank's Frolic"), mephistophelic psychic-blows ("It's The Giving, Not The Thinking") are democratically/equally distributed everywhere (by Ai Fai, comma, to the min) condensing a light as well as abnormal alternative-blues-noise-rock foggy little opera: as intensely eavesdrop-disturbing as impeccably mucho+quite neuron-involving.

Rock-and-roll stuff (to cut a long story short), Dears Friends [absolutely NO! Maria De-Filippica relationship], from (mono)neuron_ practically and irreparably trashed [in short].

PS:
if, then, it really shouldn't rock-please you there's always the sly/little/nù new TestadiRadioArqobalenizzato fully/downloadable device;

PS # 3:
if, then, it really shouldn't please you [Pt. 2] (something about which I would moreover have serious let’s say dubious doubts) I would still friendly advise you [he may also be a good guy (the, let's say, "qantante") but you never know with these energy-bulls/Tibetan mastiffs tattooed..] not to bring it up to him in Person.

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Summary by Bot

Oxbow's 'The Narcotic Story' delivers a convulsive and intense sonic experience blending alternative blues and noise rock. The album's paranoid and unstable atmosphere captivates listeners from the first tracks. Each song is uniquely disconcerting and powerful, crafting a disturbing yet compelling little rock opera. This album challenges traditional rock norms with an inventive and emotional approach.

Tracklist Videos

01   Mr. Johnson (00:42)

02   The Geometry of Business (04:11)

03   Time, Gentlemen, Time (04:52)

04   Down a Stair Backward (05:00)

05   She's a Find (08:47)

06   Frankly Frank (04:46)

07   A Winner Every Time (04:52)

08   Frank's Frolic (06:24)

09   It's the Giving, Not the Taking (06:01)

Oxbow

Oxbow is an American noise/experimental rock band from San Francisco, formed in 1988 by Eugene S. Robinson, Niko Wenner, Dan Adams and Greg Davis. Fusing visceral blues, avant noise and stark dynamics, they are known for intense studio work and confrontational live performances. Key releases include The Narcotic Story, Thin Black Duke and Love's Holiday.
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