OSI · Office Of Strategic Influence | BLUE MARBLED 2LP

Blue marbled double vinyl in gatefold sleeve with 3 bonus tracks, poster and download code.

Limited to 400 copies.

Background information about 'Office Of Strategic Influence'

What happens when you take the progressive genius of Fates Warning's Jim Matheos and pair him with the vocal prowess of Kevin Moore from Dream Theater and Chroma Key? You get OSI's debut masterpiece "Office Of Strategic Influence" – a sonic journey that redefined what progressive rock could be in the new millennium. This isn't just another prog album; it's a carefully crafted exploration of atmospheric textures, intricate compositions, and emotional depth that grabs you from the opening notes of "The New Math (What He Said)" and never lets go.

The album seamlessly blends heavy, guitar-driven passages with ethereal electronic elements, creating a sound that's both familiar and refreshingly innovative. Tracks like "OSI" and "Hello, Helicopter!" showcase the duo's ability to craft memorable hooks within complex arrangements, while deeper cuts such as "Memory Daydreams Lapses" reveal layers of meaning that unfold with each listen. The inclusion of their haunting cover of Pink Floyd's "Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun" demonstrates their respect for progressive rock's legacy while making it entirely their own.

For fans of:
Porcupine Tree, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Fates Warning, Dream Theater, Riverside

Track listing

LP 1:
A1. The New Math (What He Said)
A2. OSI
A3. When You're Ready
A4. Horseshoes And B-52's
A5. Head
B1. Hello, Helicopter!
B2. Shutdown
B3. Dirt From A Holy Place

LP 2:
C1. Memory Daydreams Lapses
C2. Standby (Looks Like Rain)
C3. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
C4. New Mama
D1. The Thing That Never Was

Manufacturer: Metal Blade Records GmbH, Friedrichstr. 38, 73033 Göppingen, Germany, Contact: www.metalblade.com