Dive into the intense and challenging world of Oxbow with their 2006 release, "Love That's Last: A Wholly Hypnographic & Disturbing Work Regarding Oxbow." This album is a masterclass in blending noise rock, art rock, and avant-garde experimental sounds, creating a unique and harrowing sonic experience. Oxbow's signature style is on full display here, with a mix of delta blues at its most unhinged and spectral, combined with serpentine slide-guitar torture and stark murder-blues.
The album, released on Ipecac Recordings, spans 48 minutes and features 10 tracks, each contributing to the overall unsettling atmosphere. From the haunting "Insylum" to the eerie "Nocturne Op 20 I, Number 44," and the intense "Bomb," Oxbow takes you on a journey through a dark and psychologically complex landscape. The interludes, such as "Intermezzo in Op 20 I, Number 40," add a layer of intrigue and depth to the album.
Oxbow's ability to channel a harrowing psychic landscape through their music makes "Love That's Last" a standout in their discography and a must-explore for fans of experimental and challenging music. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to Oxbow's work, this album offers a raw and unfiltered experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.