Omni - Networker - VINYL LP

Enter Networker, the new album by Omni and first with indie giant Sub Pop Records. Their sound is still defined by sparse drums, locked-in bass, blistering guitar, and nonchalant, yet assured vocals, but from the first notes of InchSincerely YoursInch you'll immediately notice that Networker sounds much cleaner and more InchHI-FIInch than their prior two albums, Deluxe (2016) and Multi-task (2017). The departure in fidelity suits the new record and allows the listener to enjoy the nuances of their meticulous arrangements. Don't worry, the riffs of Gang of Four and Wire are still present, but the production is more rich and the harmony is even more expansive. Despite nods to the sounds of the '70s and '80s what comes through is a record fully rooted in the here and now. Thematically, this is apparent on the title track InchNetworkerInch taking a candid snapshot of the Inchdigital youInch aspect of life in the age of the internet. The otherwise fun romp InchSkeleton KeyInch also acknowledges the Inchdirect message and obsessiveInch side of social media with lines like Inchif you don't like what you see, the pretty face on the screen, scroll on by...Inch Networker was written half between tours and half during recording sessions.