Omen (Of Virtue album)

Omen
Omen
Studio album by Of Virtue
Released	October 27, 2023 (2023-10-27)
Genre	Metalcore, experimental metal
Length	39:22
Label	Arising Empire
Producer	Lee Albrecht; Evan McKeever; Randy Slaugh; Andrew Baylis; Carson Slovak; Grant McFarland; Chris Schifflett;
Of Virtue chronology
Singles from Omen
	"A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."; Released: February 9, 2023; "Cannibals"; Released: March 23, 2023; "Cut Me Open"; Released: June 20, 2023; "Sober"; Released: July 14, 2023; "Holy"; Released: August 17, 2023; "True Colors"; Released: September 14, 2023;

2023 studio album by Of Virtue

Omen is the fourth studio album by American metalcore band Of Virtue. It was originally set to be released in September 2023,^[8] but it was ultimately released on October 27^[9] after a month long delay.^[10] 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.^[9] Izzy Sheldon of Distorted Sound Mag gave the album a rating of 9/10.^[1] 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.^[11]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Of Virtue with additional writers listed

*Omen* track listing
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Omen"	Lee Albrecht	Albrecht	3:31
2.	"Hypocrite"	McKeever Randy Slaugh Andrew Baylis	McKeever Slaugh Baylis	2:52
3.	"Cold Blooded"	McKeever Slaugh	McKeever Slaugh	3:05
4.	"Cut Me Open"	Albrecht McKeever	Albrecht McKeever	2:49
5.	"Sober"	Albrecht McKeever	Albrecht McKeever	2:46
6.	"A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."	Carson Slovak Grant McFarland Chris Schifflett	Slovak McFarland Schifflett	2:59
7.	"Floating" (featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker)	Albrecht	Albrecht	3:53
8.	"True Colors"	Albrecht	Albrecht	3:58
9.	"Sinner"	McKeever	McKeever	3:13
10.	"Holy"	Albrecht McKeever	Albrecht McKeever	3:17
11.	"Cannibals"	Albrecht	Albrecht	3:15
12.	"False Idols"	Albrecht	Albrecht	3:44
Total length:				39:22

Notes

"Hypocrite", "Cold Blooded" and "Sinner" originally appeared on Sinner EP.

Personnel

Credits adapted from Qobuz.^[12]

Of Virtue

Tyler Ennis - vocals
Damon Tate - guitar, vocals
Michael Valadez - guitar
Ryan Trinh - drums

Additional musicians

Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker - guest vocals (7)

Additional personnel

Dan Braunstein - mixing & mastering
Lee Albrecht - production (1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10-12)
Evan McKeever - production (2-5, 9, 10)
Randy Slaugh - additional production (2, 3)
Andrew Baylis - production (2)
Carson Slovak - production (6)
Grant McFarland - production (6)
Chris Schifflett - production (6)

References

^ a b Sheldon, Izzy (2023-09-26). "ALBUM REVIEW: Omen - Of Virtue". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
^ "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y. - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.
^ "Cannibals - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.
^ "Cut Me Open - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.
^ "Sober, Of Virtue". Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Qobuz.
^ "Holy, Of Virtue". Retrieved August 16, 2023 – via Qobuz.
^ "True Colors, Of Virtue". Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Qobuz.
^ Weaver, James (2023-06-12). "Of Virtue announce new album 'Omen'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
^ a b Winkel, Dennis (2023-11-07). "Of Virtue – Omen". Rockportaal.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-01-15.
^ "Of Virtue: "We've learned to be more comfortable with the journey"". Kerrang!. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
^ Schaper, Pia Kim. "Omen Review". powermetal.de.
^ "Omen by Of Virtue". Qobuz. Retrieved June 12, 2018.

[DS-1] Sheldon, Izzy (2023-09-26). "ALBUM REVIEW: Omen - Of Virtue". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

[2] "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y. - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.

[3] "Cannibals - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.

[4] "Cut Me Open - Single by Of Virtue". Retrieved June 19, 2023 – via Apple Music.

[5] "Sober, Of Virtue". Retrieved July 13, 2023 – via Qobuz.

[6] "Holy, Of Virtue". Retrieved August 16, 2023 – via Qobuz.

[7] "True Colors, Of Virtue". Retrieved September 13, 2023 – via Qobuz.

[8] Weaver, James (2023-06-12). "Of Virtue announce new album 'Omen'". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

[:0-9] Winkel, Dennis (2023-11-07). "Of Virtue – Omen". Rockportaal.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-01-15.

[10] "Of Virtue: "We've learned to be more comfortable with the journey"". Kerrang!. 2023-11-08. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

[11] Schaper, Pia Kim. "Omen Review". powermetal.de.

[12] "Omen by Of Virtue". Qobuz. Retrieved June 12, 2018.