OXES - The Fourth Wall

Cat. no: CS003X
Format: LP2
Barcode: 3700604728283
Release Date: 27th November 2020
Genre: Indie

OXES (1998-2011) was an experimental, instrumental trio hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, comprising of guitarists Marc Miller and Nat Fowler, and drummer Christopher Freeland.

With performance-art tinged of instrumentals that incorporated wireless guitars and stand-up comedy, they describe their music as “heavy metal tone poems.” Now they commemorate the 20-year anniversary of their first LP with a gatefold double vinyl remastered by Sarah Register. ‘The Fourth Wall’ features the original self titled album and the group’s first Peel Session - which was previously unavailable in high fidelity - as well as a booklet featuring never-before-seen photos and texts about their history.

The cover, which was painted by Christopher Freeland, reinterprets OXES’ original cover photograph by Eric Wareheim. Available on double vinyl in a superb gatefold cover with a matte finish and a 12-page booklet, all housed in a futuristic aluminium sleeve.

LP 1: Dear Spirit, I’m in France / I’m From Hell, Open a Windle / Panda Strong / Your Street vs. Wall Street / Horses Are OK / And Giraffe, Natural Enemies / Riki Creem Calls This One Chivas Regal

LP 2: Boss Kitty / Half Half & Half / Panda Strong, pt. 1 / Everlong / Panda Strong, pt. 2 / And Giraffe, Natural Enemies / Dear Spirit, I’m in France / I’m From Hell, Open a Windle