OSI   Free
3.5
great
Release Date: 2006
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4.0 excellentvivace | October 12th 11

Great album. Released in 2006 but still sounds post modern.

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3.5 greatDeadwing2112 | July 20th 20

Free is the follow up to the critically acclaimed eponymous debut of OSI and presents noteworthy changes in the band's lineup and overall musical direction. Bassist Sean Malone has exited stage left and replaced by Joey Vera. This is not without consequence as OSI drifts away from its prominent progressive metal riffing toward a direction more consistent with Kevin Moore's Chroma Key electronic based project. Mike Portnoy remains behind the drum kit however seems rather buried and neglected in the techno heavy mix. As well Jim Matheos on guitar is less of presence and largely utilized only in secondary capacity to the keyboard tech heavy compositions. The album self titled track is a bona fide metal rocker yet presents more of anomaly with the remaining track list. Moore's deadpan monotonous vocals involve a lot of chorus repetition reminiscent of Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor. This is heavy handed melancholic electronica perhaps not for every day listening yet remarkably on point for those seeking momentary escapism from the daily rat race.

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3.5 greatSkapalPes | June 7th 15

We have another so-called supergroup here w/ Jim Matheos - guitars (Fates Warning), Mike Portnoy - drums (ex- Dream Theater, Liquid Tension Experiment etc.) and Kevin Moore - keyboards, vocals (ex- Fates Warning, Dream Theater). Joey Vera (Armored Saint, Fates Warning) helping on bass in some songs.
I really like kind of melancholy mood this band is able to create. And I also like unusual vocals, which many people seems to have a problem with. Decent use of electronics is also OK. And at last, their music has its own face. They do no instrumental race here, focusing on writing consistent songs.

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3.0 goodEXSCHISM | November 19th 23
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3.5 greatRobinanimate | November 21st 22
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3.0 goodZeddSquared | October 8th 22
3.0 goodReverse Perpendiculars | February 6th 21
4.0 excellentBasina | December 28th 20
3.5 greatkatsume1782 | November 22nd 20
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4.5 superbShaiHulud | April 29th 20
2.5 averageJ.C. van Beekum | April 21st 20
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3.0 goodAlex C. | January 30th 13
5.0 classicsoundgardener23 | November 30th 12
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3.5 greatJethro42 | March 31st 12
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2.5 averageRuezann | March 9th 12
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5.0 classicNoamBr | January 7th 11
3.0 goodKubox79 | November 7th 10
4.0 excellentVoivod STAFF | October 19th 10
3.0 goodJruined | July 27th 10
2.5 averageVolk23 | July 1st 10
4.0 excellentscissorlocked | June 2nd 10
3.5 greatkrig9412 | May 28th 10
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