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Fire Make Thunder marks the fourth undertaking for the collaborative duo known as OSI. Formed in 2002 by Jim Matheos and Kevin Moore, OSI is a long distance partnership, both musicians typically writing and recording alone and sending song ideas back and forth for further elaboration. Written and recorded throughout most of 2011, this latest release once again reflects the eclectic influences of both Matheos and Moore. Returning as the bands session drummer is Gavin Harrison of Porcupine Tree, this time co-writing one of the tracks with the band. All other instruments and programming were performed by both Matheos and Moore, while vocals and lyrics were handled exclusively by Moore. All of the recording for Fire Make Thunder, with the exception of drums, was done by Moore and Matheos at each musician s respective home studio with drums being recorded at Harrison s home in London. Final overdubs as well as some additional writing/arranging was completed in July 2011 in Jamaica, Iowa where the band mixed alongside engineer matt Sepanic at Sound Farm Studio and recording Environment. Mastering was handled by renowned engineer Roger Siebel. The record was produced by both Moore and Matheos.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If you're a fan of melodic rock that leans ever so slightly towards the prog-metal camp, you simply can't go wrong with this disc. Loved it on first listen and am sure it will be something I go back to frequently & fondly. It may not be quite as heavy as some of their earlier stuff but it is no less engaging/entertaining...And this is the first time I've heard any OSI that reminded me of KM's other band, Chroma Key. But that isn't a negative in any way since I'm a huge fan of everything he has done under that name...even the mostly instrumental Graveyard Mountain Home. Buy this one without reservation.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Really enjoying this one from OSI - as good if not better than anything else they have done. Some trademark heavier tracks - "Cold Call", "Guards", and the instrumental "Enemy Prayer" and some wonderful gentler moments as well, favourite tracks at the moment are the dreamy "Wind Won't Howl" and the nearly ten minute closer "Invisible Men", with its many twists and turns, maybe the most complex piece they have ever done. Gavin Harrison's drumming is an added bonus throughout the disc. Drum sound is fantasic. I have listened to the CD on my home stereo with 15" Tannoy speakers (old but classic!) and in my car, and have found no problem with the audio quality. I was also fortunate enough to get a copy on vinyl, which sounds even better. Don't be put off by technical mumbo jumbo you may read, just buy this release and crank it up!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Great album, still working through the first listens. Not as heavy as Blood, and a lot more of a Chroma Key feel to these songs, which makes me wonder about Moore's future plans with that project.
'Big Chief II' is incredibly catchy, sounds like a re-work of 'No Celebrations' off the Blood bonus EP, though. Not that this is a bad thing, I loved that track.
The album closer, 'Invisible Men', might just be my favorite track they've done to this point.
'Big Chief II' is incredibly catchy, sounds like a re-work of 'No Celebrations' off the Blood bonus EP, though. Not that this is a bad thing, I loved that track.
The album closer, 'Invisible Men', might just be my favorite track they've done to this point.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
OSI - Fire Make Thunder - Makes me smile
What can I say....haven't been disappointed with an OSI offering yet....different, pleasing, dreamy and the perfect driving album....doesn't hurt having such a great percussionist. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Geddy Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
they keep coming
This band has been through a lot since their first album. I am very impressed and think this album is a very solid addition to their already impressive discography.
Published 3 months ago by Nathan Simmons
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty solid
My first intro to OSI was when James Labrie was singing for them. They sounded really good then and that was years ago. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The album Porcupine Tree should have made
OSI have outdone themselves with this one. What a fantstic album. Very Porcupine Tree-sounding. Fans of PT will love this one. I have all the other OSI releases, and they are good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Michael Laimo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not groundbreaking
If you liked the first one you should like this one, but maybe not as many catchy lines.
FYI to Amazon: It's "OSI" not "Osi"
FYI to Amazon: It's "OSI" not "Osi"
Published 4 months ago by Chet Nimitz
3.0 out of 5 stars
OSI- Just OK, nothing special.
This album is ok. However it is not their best in my opinion. Try to hear some of this over the internet before purchasing.
Published 5 months ago by Howard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
Simply Said! Prog. Metal At It's Best! Excellent Work By Three Excellent Musicians, Timing, Rhythm, & Melodies Are Awesome! Enjoy! :-) !
Published 9 months ago by Daniel J.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Another Great Album
Over the past several years, O.S.I. has established itself as one of the most innovative American groups on the progressive metal music scene. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Kurt Harding
5.0 out of 5 stars
OSI
Different from other outings. Give it a few cycles and it will grow on you. Blood is going to be hard to beat.
Published 12 months ago by J. Grimes
5.0 out of 5 stars
A slightly more subdued OSI still delivers
I'm a massive OSI fan. I follow Kevin Moore and buy pretty much anything he's into, so this CD was a preorder, just like all the other albums. Read more
Published 12 months ago by James Wyatt
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