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Souvenir (Omni album)

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Souvenir
A gray device framed in black, with various white buttons, two icons showing the band's name on opposite sides, and a screen in the middle displaying a keyring
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 16, 2024 (2024-02-16)
Studio
  • The Farm (Vienna)
  • Sampson Sound (Atlanta)
  • Standard Electric (Atlanta)
GenrePost-punk
Length30:43
LabelSub Pop
Producer
  • Omni
  • Kristopher Sampson
Omni chronology
Networker
(2019)
Souvenir
(2024)

Souvenir is the fourth studio album by American post-punk band Omni, released on February 16, 2024, through Sub Pop. It was produced by Omni and Kristopher Sampson, and received acclaim from critics.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic85/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
Mojo[2]
PopMatters8/10[3]
Uncut8/10[4]

Souvenir received a score of 85 out of 100 on review aggregator Metacritic based on seven critics' reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[1] Uncut called it "an instantly engaging, 11-track set with zip, heart, sly humour and real staying power, which shucks off the often dry terseness of the genre without trashing its template",[4] while Mojo stated that "it's over in a flash, an exhilarating fairground ride you won't want to disembark".[2] PopMatters' Alison Ross found that "the slightly sleeker sound (with a new producer) suits them very well. We certainly don't want to go all Rick Rubin on Omni, but it turns out a somewhat polished production brings out the emotion in this heretofore stoic band".[3]

Track listing

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All lyrics are written by Philip Frobos; all music is composed by Frankie Broyles and Philip Frobos.

Souvenir track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Exacto"2:39
2."Plastic Pyramid" (featuring Izzy Glaudini)3:25
3."Common Mistakes"1:49
4."Intl Waters"2:54
5."Double Negative"2:40
6."PG"2:31
7."Granite Kiss"2:36
8."Verdict"2:05
9."F1"2:49
10."To Be Rude"3:19
11."Compliment"3:56
Total length:30:43

Personnel

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Omni

  • Frankie Broyles – guitar, piano, synthesizer, production, artwork
  • Philip Frobos – bass, vocals, production
  • Chris Yonker – drums, synthesizer, production

Additional contributors

References

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  1. ^ a b "Souvenir by Omni Reviews and Tracks". Metacritic. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Omni – Souvenir". Mojo. March 2024. p. 88.
  3. ^ a b Ross, Alison (February 13, 2024). "Omni Wield Post-Punk Precision on Souvenir". PopMatters. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Omni – Souvenir". Uncut. February 2024. p. 34.