Name: Protean Threat
Brand: Osees

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CF 129

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Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2020-09-18

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Revol­ver

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

767870663284

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

CF 129 CD

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767870663291

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Osees

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Castle Face

Albums of The Year 2020

Osees is an American rock band that originated in San Francisco, California in 1997. Since then, they have undergone several lineup changes and name variations before settling on their current moniker. Led by John Dwyer, the band has been active for over two decades and is now based in Los Angeles. Their 2020 lineup includes John Dwyer, Tim Hellman, Dan Rincon, Paul Quattrone, and Tomas Dolas. With a rich history and a unique sound, Osees continues to captivate audiences with their energetic performances.

Originally known as Orinoka Crash Suite from 1997 to 2003, the band later adopted various names such as OCS (2003-2005, 2017), Orange County Sound (2005), The Ohsees (2006), Thee Oh Sees (2006-2017), Oh Sees (2017-2019) before finally settling on Osees in 2020.

Throughout their career, Osees has had numerous talented musicians join their ranks including Ryan Moutinho, Nick Murray, Brigid Dawson, Petey Dammit!, Mike Shoun, Lars Finberg,Jigmae Baer,Patrik Mullins,and Beef Yeastworthy. With each iteration of the band's lineup came a new dynamic and fresh musical approach.

CD and Rough Trade Exclusive vinyl come with an 18 track John Dwyer compiled Oh Sees primer CD. Tracks from every Oh Sees album up to Face Stabber. Get to know the Oh Sees!!!

Yep that's right, Johnny Dwyer and his crew have returned, losing an 'H' on the way but dropping yet another impossibly amazing slice of intergalactic psychedelic fun for all. It's easy to think it's yet another album from this crew but believe us when we tell you - this one's a fucking belter! You've probably heard the hooky as hell 'Dreary Nonsense' by now in all it's one minute thirty five second glory but this lil' puppy's got a whole load more to give. Thirteen magic moments here - from the noisy as hell 'Scramble Suit II' to the rock hell of 'Red Study' via the krautrock rumbling 'Wing Run' to the slinky, sexy disco of 'Said The Shovel' this could easily be their most forward thinking / make every other band give up album yet. Thirty nine minutes is all you need. We love these boys. They rule.

Witness the ever-changing, ever-mutating threat that is reality. Perception is under duress; sensibility is bending everyday under the barrage of nonsense. One must make note of whom one is and what one has become: look into the mirror of the planet-killers—psychic cannibals infiltrate and contaminate once familiar and seemingly secure territories… formidable foes indeed! What powers these beasts? What fuels discord and hatred? The behemoth of a “civil” society? What are the weapons at one’s disposal? Generosity is the aegis against greed, empathy is the armor to deflect apathy, love is the club to abate hate…the fog is lifting and humans are opening their eyes.

And so Castle Face offers this field recording, the Osees Protean Threat, from the pits as a quick booster between protein pills and recycled sweat beverage anthems to assist the listener to not worship at the altar of violence and greed, to not offer oneself up for free, to stand up and be vigilant! Truth will not be found in the speeches and photo ops of the overlords— stand strong and together under the gaze of the oppressors. Stand vigilant, united with those who don’t have the same privileges. Demand respect and a peaceful life for all. This recording is at the apogee of scuzz—punk anthem amulets for the ears and heart, a battery for one’s core. Be strong. Be human. Be love.

Protean Threat

Music US

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