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Assuming I'm taking the languid scenic route, the walk from my office to apartment is pretty much an hour long. I got off from work early today, and, with nothing better to do, opted to amble. This of course required an optimal soundtrack, which bring us to Oblivion, a new one-track album from Sweden's Oscillotron. Clocking in at a tidy 60.00.00, this droning wall of sound--the intertwined sonic force of hefty down-tuned guitars and omnipresent Moog synthesizers--represented the perfect runtime. And who doesn't love drone whilst engaging in a little light cardio? For a little insight into what this hour of sound actually sounds like, the cover artwork is a perfect representation. There's an overwhelming intensity at play here, and while the first minute does sound remarkably like the last, the thing about well-done drone is that any change whatsoever feels highly significant. The constant intensity makes you hyperaware of subtle deviation. Take, for example, the new tone that perks up on the left channel around the 32 minute mark. At other points, the guitar falters ever so slightly in its circular breathing, adding a little more fuel to the droning idle. The difference in sound is momentous and almost jarring, like a klaxon blaring in the middle of a lullaby. Not a lot happens by design, but the longer you spend with Oblivion, the more it draws you in. To this end, the lengthy runtime was a smart move. While listening, this track becomes all-consuming, and setting a sizable chunk of time aside for that experience is worthwhile. Oblivion carries itself with an interesting presence: an album so minimalistic in form seldom feels so psychically powerful. Is it invigorating? Action-packed, perhaps? Certainly not, but I would classify this hour of sound as both stirring and oddly engaging. Comforting, even, once you get acclimated. If Oscillotron's wall of sound is indeed the soundtrack to oblivion, I have to admit that the prospect of oblivion feels a little less alienating than I would initially assume. And yes, I shall henceforth be referring to a day as "24 rotations of Oblivion." If you're a fan of drone, or at least tolerant, I recommend checking it out below. Oscillotron - Oblivion was released Sept. 20th, 2024. Find it on bandcamp here!
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