Oslo
The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate
Release Date: October 23, 2007
Label: Six Feet Music Group

Today, Los Angeles-based band Oslo unfurled their sophomore release, The Rise and Fall of Love and Hate, upon the masses.

Brooding, moody and dripping in 80’s alt rock, most of the album relies too heavily on repeated power chords

“Things Fall Apart” is one of the better tracks. Epic, yet 5 minutes is pushing it. “Crowded Room” is set to a 6/8 tribal beat and features some intense orchestration.

We just wish lead singer Mattia Borrani would shrug off the restraint and belt out some emotion. It’s 2007 and chicks dig raw emotion, dude.

Go for it on the next album, k? You have to rise if you want to fall.

Oslo : “The Rise And Fall Of Love And Hate” (mp3)