Sorcs 80

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Sorcs 80
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Studio album by
ReleasedAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Length38:42
Label Castle Face
Producer John Dwyer
Osees chronology
Intercepted Message
(2023)
Sorcs 80
(2024)
Singles from Sorcs 80
  1. "Cassius, Brutus & Judas"
    Released: 07 June 2024
  2. "Earthling"
    Released: 09 July 2024

Sorcs 80 is the twenty-ninth studio album by American garage rock band Osees, which will be released on August 9, 2024, by Castle Face Records. [1] [2]

Contents

Track listing

Sorcs 80 track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Look at the Sky"2:28
2."Pixelated Moon"2:43
3."Drug City"2:56
4."Also the Gorilla..."4:11
5."Termination Officer"2:34
6."Blimp"2:49
7."Cochon D'Argent"2:10
8."Cassius, Brutus & Judas"2:48
9."Zipper"3:11
10."Lear's Ears"4:01
11."Earthling"3:32
12."Plastics"1:20
13."Neo-Clone"3:59
Total length:38:42

Personnel

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References

  1. Leseur, Mike (June 7, 2024). "Osees Return with New Single "Cassius, Brutus & Judas", Announce New Sampler-Based LP Sorcs 80". Flood Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
  2. Chelosky, Danielle (June 7, 2024). "Osees Announce New Album Sorcs 80: Hear "Cassius, Brutus & Judas"". Stereogum . Retrieved July 14, 2024.