Free [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT] [SPECIAL EDITION]

Osi, O.S.I.

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2006)
• Original Release Date: May 23, 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import, Special Edition
• Label: Inside Out Germany
• ASIN: B000F0UZZK
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #240,296 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Japanese pressing scheduled to include 6 bonus tracks 'Osidea', 'Set It On Fire', 'Communicant', 'When You're Ready' (demo), 'Remain Calm' & 'Old War'. OSI are a prog/prog-metal 'supergroup' consisting of members and former members of FATES WARNING, CHROMA KEY, DREAM THEATER, GORDIAN KNOT, and TRANSATLANTIC. Originally this project included Daniel Gildenl"w of PAIN OF SALVATION however as the project matured Gildenl"w decided that the musical direction was not consistent with his interests. Avalon. 2006. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kevin and Jim in Fine Form!, June 6, 2006

By	Robert R. Kolinsky "Sundowner" (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I intentionally waited for O.S.I.'s Free (Special Edition) album to be released befor purchasing, or even listening for that matter. Based upon their first album, I felt this follow up album is right on par with their sonic excellence! If you read the reviews posted on O.S.I. Free US release, you will see that I am not alone in this critique. I have to agree, however, that this release tends to be more oriented towards Kevin Moore's work. I guess you could sum it up as sounding like a supercharged Chroma Key, but I hate to attach a label to something in this way. Instead, I will say that O.S.I. are in fine form in this latest offering.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Strong 2nd Effort!, September 12, 2007

By	Kort Kramer "Art, Music, Book & Movie Enthusiast" (South Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Free (Audio CD)

I finally broke down and purchased the second outing from the supergroup OSI.
Am I ever glad I did.

I love the first album and listen to it quite often even after owning it for a few years. The mixed reviews of the 2nd album made me hesitate but I see I had no need to worry. True, the previous album is overall more of a classic, but here we have OSI gaining a focus and making some darn fine modern prog rock.

I miss Steve Wilson's contribution, but am a happy camper after a few spins of the disc. Oh, and be sure to get this bonus disc version -- you'll be glad you sprung for the extra tracks.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Please release this 2 disc version in the USA inside Out!!, May 11, 2006

By	K. Orrson "katwomansz" (Columbia, MD United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love your entire catalog of prog artists and try to get all those special 2 CD editions.

Yes the 1 disc version is supper as was the original version of their first
Office of Strategic Influence which also had a German 2 disc version.
Only the Japanese edition is available on Amazon. But look for used copies if available.

and if you can't afford the 2 disc version...just go for the one CD...but you'll want more I think!
I love Kevin Moore's work with other side project Chroma Key,
and Mike Portnoy....need I say more???