{"title":"Oak","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"oak-false-memory-archive-cd","title":"Oak \"False Memory Archive\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak is a Norwegian progressive pop\/rock band that originally emerged from a folk-rock duo. The four members have a diverse background spanning from classical piano to electronica, prog- and hard-rock, with references to the alternative scene as well as progressive rock – something that has combined to make a distinguished and unique sound. Mixing this with great musical skills and a vision of being accessible to a wide audience resulted in their debut album “Lighthouse” in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFive years later, they are back with the stunning follow-up “False Memory Archive”. A natural continuation from “Lighthouse”, to which it has several small nods and referances. The album has been meticulously crafted, with more use of electronics and low bass frequencies. It is both darker and groovier than its predecessor, while still sounding familiarly like Oak. They have taken several steps as songwriters and musicians, and ended up in a slightly darker and progressive territory – where the light still shines through in shape of catchy elements and stunning vocal harmonies, which creates the duality that defines them as a band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221146235173,"sku":"295312","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/products\/44d52c43859ba17313380ca56c1cd5c5.jpg?v=1671139742"},{"product_id":"oak-the-quiet-rebellion-of-compromise-digipak-cd","title":"Oak \"The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise (digipak)\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak is a Norwegian progressive pop\/rock band that originally emerged from a folk-rock duo. The four members have a diverse background spanning from classical piano to electronica, prog- and hard-rock, with references to the alternative scene as well as progressive rock – something that has combined to make a distinguished and unique sound\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise is the most dynamic Oak album so far, with a wide range of influences showing through. We’re still in very familiar Oak territory, but with some sharper edges and some surprising twists and turns. After their previous album False Memory Archive, the band set out to write some shorter songs for a change – and ended up with their longest songs yet. As on their other albums, there are subtle hints to both past and future songs in the Oak universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor this album, the band decided to write about an important and touchy subject – Suicide and psychic health in general. Music as an art form can be very open for interpretation, so to be sure that the message comes across, they’ve asked for advice from experienced scholars on the subject. The font used on the album cover is partially made of handwriting from two real suicide notes, to underline the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe band has a wide source of inspiration – Everything from classical music and impressionism to movie soundtracks and prog-rock. \u003cbr\u003eNo wonder Oak really doesn't sound like anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was recorded in Ljugekroken, mixed in Ghostward Studio by David Castillo (Katatonia, Leprous Opeth, etc.), and mastered by Tony Lindgren in Fascination Street Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak \"The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise\" CD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Officially licensed Oak merchandise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Digipak CD. Comes with 8-page booklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221177135397,"sku":"KAR225CD","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/products\/f73a02502fbb3f6ec0a51025b585d602.jpg?v=1671140120"},{"product_id":"oak-the-quiet-rebellion-of-compromise-lp-12","title":"Oak \"The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise (lp)\" 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eOak is a Norwegian progressive pop\/rock band that originally emerged from a folk-rock duo. The four members have a diverse background spanning from classical piano to electronica, prog- and hard-rock, with references to the alternative scene as well as progressive rock – something that has combined to make a distinguished and unique sound\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eMusically, The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise is the most dynamic Oak album so far, with a wide range of influences showing through. We’re still in very familiar Oak territory, but with some sharper edges and some surprising twists and turns. After their previous album False Memory Archive, the band set out to write some shorter songs for a change – and ended up with their longest songs yet. As on their other albums, there are subtle hints to both past and future songs in the Oak universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor this album, the band decided to write about an important and touchy subject – Suicide and psychic health in general. Music as an art form can be very open for interpretation, so to be sure that the message comes across, they’ve asked for advice from experienced scholars on the subject. The font used on the album cover is partially made of handwriting from two real suicide notes, to underline the concept.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe band has a wide source of inspiration – Everything from classical music and impressionism to movie soundtracks and prog-rock. \u003cbr\u003eNo wonder Oak really doesn't sound like anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe album was recorded in Ljugekroken, mixed in Ghostward Studio by David Castillo (Katatonia, Leprous, Opeth, etc.), and mastered by Tony Lindgren in Fascination Street Studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak \"The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise\" vinyl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Officially licensed Oak merchandise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-12\" heavyweight white vinyl (actual vinyl color may differ from store image)\u003cbr\u003e-Comes in gatefold cover with 4-page lyrics booklet\u003cbr\u003e-Limited to 700 copies worldwide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":44221177397541,"sku":"535728","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/products\/c1b3028e58bedd92192a5f4fbbd3676b.jpg?v=1671140124"},{"product_id":"oak-false-memory-archive-12","title":"Oak \"False Memory Archive \" 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak is a Norwegian progressive pop\/rock band that originally emerged from a folk-rock duo. The four members have a diverse background spanning from classical piano to electronica, prog- and hard-rock, with references to the alternative scene as well as progressive rock – something that has combined to make a distinguished and unique sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOak \"False Memory Archive\" vinyl\u003cbr\u003e-Officially licensed Oak merchandise\u003cbr\u003e-Transparent orange vinyl. Comes in gatefold cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"Orange","offer_id":53663074418981,"sku":"KAR154LPC2","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/files\/79d65f0377ee8451d6f19cf16b7d0491.jpg?v=1787590389"},{"product_id":"oak-the-third-sleep-limited-edition-12","title":"Oak \"The Third Sleep\" Limited Edition 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 4th Oak album “The Third Sleep” continues the development from “The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise lyrically, delving deeper into the dark corridors of the mind. The form is suggestive and poetic, with room for interpretation within certain boundaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album is also more outward facing than its introspective predecessor, with socially critical lyrics that demand the listener’s attention and an ability to read between the lines. Extensive use of modal scales, intricate vocal harmonies, and polyrhythms characterize the compositions. One goal has been to use these techniques in a way that does not feel forced or complicating, but allows the music to flow and captivate, while also challenging and offering the listener multiple layers to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre-wise, the album spans from folk-inspired acoustic rock to the brutal, bordering on black metal, yet always with a clear, red thread and musical unity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"Smash","offer_id":53663163253029,"sku":"KAR288LPC","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/files\/39d1977fda31b8fb0a5e9e16ff31424c.jpg?v=1787593027"},{"product_id":"oak-the-third-sleep-cd","title":"Oak \"The Third Sleep\" CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 4th Oak album “The Third Sleep” continues the development from “The Quiet Rebellion of Compromise lyrically, delving deeper into the dark corridors of the mind. The form is suggestive and poetic, with room for interpretation within certain boundaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album is also more outward facing than its introspective predecessor, with socially critical lyrics that demand the listener’s attention and an ability to read between the lines. Extensive use of modal scales, intricate vocal harmonies, and polyrhythms characterize the compositions. One goal has been to use these techniques in a way that does not feel forced or complicating, but allows the music to flow and captivate, while also challenging and offering the listener multiple layers to explore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre-wise, the album spans from folk-inspired acoustic rock to the brutal, bordering on black metal, yet always with a clear, red thread and musical unity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663163547941,"sku":"KAR288CD","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/0451\/6901\/files\/c5c0724b1dd9fdc79cc2eb82b37dd19e.jpg?v=1787593085"}],"url":"https:\/\/karisma.indiemerch.com\/collections\/oak.oembed","provider":"Karisma Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}