The Oracle of Hi-Fi
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | June 14, 2002 | |||
Genre | Alternative rock, hard rock | |||
Length | 43:03 | |||
Label | Maple Music | |||
Producer | Colin Cripps | |||
Headstones chronology | ||||
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The Oracle of Hi-Fi is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Headstones. It was released in 2002 under Maple Music.
Background[]
In an interview with Q, Headstones lead singer Hugh Dillon said that The Oracle of Hi-Fi was his first attempt on making an album after getting sober.[1] At the time of recording, the band wanted to create an album that was focused instead of going in multiple directions compared to their previous studio album Nickels for Your Nightmares.[2]
Composition[]
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Production[]
In the production of The Oracle of Hi-Fi, Headstones used Pro Tools for recording and RADAR for mixing. Most of the band's performances on the album was digitally layered, with the exception of the live track "Coffee Cup".[3]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Whatchagonnado" | 2:53 |
2. | "Reframed (Every Single Failure)" | 3:57 |
3. | "Take It" | 2:28 |
4. | "Nothing Changes" | 3:40 |
5. | "And It Goes" | 2:25 |
6. | "Tiny Teddy" | 3:12 |
7. | "Vanished" | 3:47 |
8. | "Coffee Cup" | 4:57 |
9. | "She Just Wants to Cry" | 3:55 |
10. | "Million $ Moment" | 2:35 |
11. | "Devil's Road" | 9:14 |
Total length: | 43:03 |
Reception[]
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Critics had differing opinions of the music and lyrics on The Oracle of Hi-Fi. Melodic Net said the album would satisfy listeners with the band's "pure party music"[4] while Chartattack said the album was "safe and pedestrian".[5]
While reviewing the lyrics of The Oracle of Hi-Fi, Hour Community believed that multiple songs on the album were very graphic.[6] Nevertheless, Ground Control Magazine felt that the album was put together from previous songs the band had already written.[7]
References[]
- ^ "Headstones frontman Hugh Dillon in Studio Q". Q. Season 6. August 12, 2013. Event occurs at 5:43. CBC. Retrieved 30 May 2017.
- ^ Krewen, Nick (22 May 2003). "Making The Grave; Legit Canadian Rock Stars, Headstones Want New Challenges, Respect". The Record. p. F3.
- ^ Christie, Rod (January 2003). "Headstones". Canadian Musician. Vol. 25 no. 1. pp. 34–38.
- ^ Roth, Kaj. "Headstones - The Oracle Of Hi-Fi". Melodic Net. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ The Mouth (22 October 2002). "CD REVIEWS: Richard Ashcroft, The Donnas, Foo Fighters, Pavement, more". Chart Attack. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Joel, Mitch (7 November 2009). "Headstones The Oracle of Hi-Fi". Hour Community. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Headstones – [Discography Review]". Ground Control Magazine. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- 2002 albums
- Headstones (band) albums
- 2000s hard rock album stubs