The Oracle of Hi-Fi
2002 studio album by Headstones
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The Oracle of Hi-Fi is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Headstones. It was released in 2002 under Maple Music.
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| Released | October 22nd 2002 | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock, hard rock | |||
| Length | 43:03 | |||
| Label | Maple Music | |||
| Producer | Colin Cripps | |||
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Background
In an interview with Q, Headstones lead singer Hugh Dillon said that The Oracle of Hi-Fi was his first attempt on making an album after getting sober.[1] At the time of recording, the band wanted to create an album that was focused instead of going in multiple directions compared to their previous studio album, Nickels for Your Nightmares.[2]
Composition
Production
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Whatchagonnado" | 2:53 |
| 2. | "Reframed (Every Single Failure)" | 3:57 |
| 3. | "Take It" | 2:28 |
| 4. | "Nothing Changes" | 3:40 |
| 5. | "And It Goes" | 2:25 |
| 6. | "Tiny Teddy" | 3:12 |
| 7. | "Vanished" | 3:47 |
| 8. | "Coffee Cup" | 4:57 |
| 9. | "She Just Wants to Cry" | 3:55 |
| 10. | "Million $ Moment" | 2:35 |
| 11. | "Devil's Road" | 9:14 |
| Total length: | 43:03 | |
Reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Melodic |   |
| Hour Community | |
Critics had differing opinions of the music and lyrics on The Oracle of Hi-Fi. Melodic Net said the album would satisfy listeners with the band's "pure party music"[4] while Chartattack said the album was "safe and pedestrian".
While reviewing the lyrics of The Oracle of Hi-Fi, Hour Community believed that multiple songs on the album were very graphic.[5] Nevertheless, Ground Control Magazine felt that the album was put together from previous songs the band had already written.[6]
