Omen (Of Virtue album)
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{{Infobox album
| name = Omen
| type = studio
| artist = Of Virtue
| cover = Of Virtue - Omen.jpg
| alt =
| released = {{Start date|2023|10|27}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre = Metalcore, alternative metal, experimental metal
| length = 39:22
| label = Arising Empire
| producer =
- Lee Albrecht
- Evan McKeever
- Randy Slaugh
- Andrew Baylis
- Carson Slovak
- Grant McFarland
- Chris Schifflett
| prev_title = Sinner
| prev_year = 2022
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Omen
| type = studio
| single1 = A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.
| single1date = February 9, 2023{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/a-n-x-i-e-t-y-single/1662612124|title=A.N.X.I.E.T.Y. - Single by Of Virtue|access-date=June 19, 2023|via=Apple Music}}
| single2 = Cannibals
| single2date = March 23, 2023{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/cannibals-single/1672615687|title=Cannibals - Single by Of Virtue|access-date=June 19, 2023|via=Apple Music}}
| single3 = Cut Me Open
| single3date = June 20, 2023{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/album/cut-me-open-single/1688719256|title=Cut Me Open - Single by Of Virtue|access-date=June 19, 2023|via=Apple Music}}
| single4 = Sober
| single4date = July 14, 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.qobuz.com/nz-en/album/sober-of-virtue/bwj1pvr6zz3da|title=Sober, Of Virtue|access-date=July 13, 2023|via=Qobuz}}
| single5 = Holy
| single5date = August 17, 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.qobuz.com/nz-en/album/holy-of-virtue/v9975bo41vnqc|title=Holy, Of Virtue|access-date=August 16, 2023|via=Qobuz}}
| single6 = True Colors
| single6date = September 14, 2023{{cite web|url=https://www.qobuz.com/nz-en/album/true-colors-of-virtue/a51vxqpyh4m1a|title=True Colors, Of Virtue|access-date=September 13, 2023|via=Qobuz}}
}}
}}
Omen is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Of Virtue. It was originally set to be released in September 2023,{{Cite web |last=Weaver |first=James |date=2023-06-12 |title=Of Virtue announce new album 'Omen' |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/of-virtue-announce-new-album-omen/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}} but it was ultimately released on October 27{{Cite web |last=Winkel |first=Dennis |date=2023-11-07 |title=Of Virtue – Omen |url=https://www.rockportaal.nl/of-virtue-omen/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Rockportaal.nl |language=nl-NL}} after a month long delay.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-08 |title=Of Virtue: "We've learned to be more comfortable with the journey" |url=https://www.kerrang.com/of-virtue-interview-guitarist-co-lead-vocalist-damon-tate-metalcore-new-album-omen/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Kerrang! |language=en}} This is their second release through Arising Empire, following Sinner EP released in 2022.
Overview
The first single, "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y." was released on February 9, 2023. The second single, "Cannibals" was released on March 23. On June 12, the album title and tracklist were unveiled. The third single, "Cut Me Open" was released on June 20. The fourth single, "Sober" was released on July 14.
Reception
The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. Izzy Sheldon of Distorted Sound Mag gave the album a rating of 9/10.{{Cite web |last=Sheldon |first=Izzy |date=2023-09-26 |title=ALBUM REVIEW: Omen - Of Virtue |url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/album-review-omen-of-virtue/ |access-date=2024-01-15 |website=Distorted Sound Magazine |language=en-GB}} Pia Kam Schaper of PowerMetal.de gave it an 8/10 rating, praising the vulnerability of its lyrics and use of musical influences from nu metal and electronica.{{Cite web |last=Schaper |first=Pia Kim |title=Omen Review |url=https://powermetal.de/review/review-Of_Virtue/Omen,40770.html |website=powermetal.de}}
Track listing
{{Track listing
| extra_column = Producer(s)
| headline = Omen track listing
| all_writing = Of Virtue with additional writers listed
| title1 = Omen
| writer1 = Lee Albrecht
| extra1 = Albrecht
| length1 = 3:31
| title2 = Hypocrite
| writer2 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
- Randy Slaugh
- Andrew Baylis
}}
| extra2 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
- Slaugh
- Baylis
}}
| length2 = 2:52
| title3 = Cold Blooded
| writer3 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
- Slaugh
}}
| extra3 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
- Slaugh
}}
| length3 = 3:05
| title4 = Cut Me Open
| writer4 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| extra4 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| length4 = 2:49
| title5 = Sober
| writer5 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| extra5 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| length5 = 2:46
| title6 = A.N.X.I.E.T.Y.
| writer6 = {{flat list|
- Carson Slovak
- Grant McFarland
- Chris Schifflett
}}
| extra6 = {{flat list|
- Slovak
- McFarland
- Schifflett
}}
| length6 = 2:59
| title7 = Floating
| writer7 = Albrecht
| extra7 = Albrecht
| length7 = 3:53
| note7 = featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker
| title8 = True Colors
| writer8 = Albrecht
| extra8 = Albrecht
| length8 = 3:58
| title9 = Sinner
| writer9 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
}}
| extra9 = {{flat list|
- McKeever
}}
| length9 = 3:13
| title10 = Holy
| writer10 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| extra10 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
- McKeever
}}
| length10 = 3:17
| title11 = Cannibals
| writer11 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
}}
| extra11 = {{flat list|
- Albrecht
}}
| length11 = 3:15
| title12 = False Idols
| writer12 = Albrecht
| extra12 = Albrecht
| length12 = 3:44
| total_length = 39:22
}}
Notes
- "Hypocrite", "Cold Blooded" and "Sinner" originally appeared on Sinner EP.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Qobuz.{{cite web |title=Omen by Of Virtue |url=https://www.qobuz.com/nz-en/album/omen-of-virtue/zr7r6zrcojzpb |publisher=Qobuz |access-date=June 12, 2018}}
;Of Virtue
- Tyler Ennis - vocals
- Damon Tate - guitar, vocals
- Michael Valadez - guitar
- Ryan Trinh - drums
;Additional musicians
- Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker - guest vocals {{small|(7)}}
;Additional personnel
- Dan Braunstein - mixing & mastering
- Lee Albrecht - production {{small|(1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10-12)}}
- Evan McKeever - production {{small|(2-5, 9, 10)}}
- Randy Slaugh - additional production {{small|(2, 3)}}
- Andrew Baylis - production {{small|(2)}}
- Carson Slovak - production {{small|(6)}}
- Grant McFarland - production {{small|(6)}}
- Chris Schifflett - production {{small|(6)}}