Knight In Shining Prada just completely ruins the record imo. I hate the change of style on that track. Feels like they tried to jump on this trending style, but it feels super over done now, and I have to skip it.
I love the rest of the album, and the artwork is beautiful!
As people quickly figured out Laxbrook is basically a re-interpolation of the Truss track Redbrook, There's also another unreleased version that Four Tet played in his Lot Radio December 2023 mix. It's interesting there's 3 similar versions of this track each with a different feel and sound palette... Are there any other demos or versions played in the past / or are around online? I've linked all the versions I know of below so you can hear their differences and compare.
I'm rly curious about the journey of this song over the last 13 or so years. Don't know anything about it or if Overmono have spoken about it before, played it out live, or what it's importance is to them and why they have essentially re-made / updated it multiple times for over a decade. I'm interested to know which version people here like most and why? :)
Truss - Redbrook (2013)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6F2PDzTi-g
Overmono - ??? (Four Tet Lot Radio 2023?)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxZXbDzVidw
Overmono - Laxbrook (2026)
Biggest surprise of the night for me at O days in Copenhagen. Those drums sounded so fucking crisp, I didn’t want it to end.
Pure Devotion would be much better without all the vocals. I am sure it all works great live, with the crowd, but I am just not feeling all the repeating pitched vox.
The most beautiful, and best, track on the album for me is Mialon. It’s quite good even with the vocals. But give me an extended instrumental, omg.
Was listening to the new album the other day and immediately recognized the melody in Laxbrook.
Here's the original from Truss (Tom of Overmono of course):
https://youtu.be/-6F2PDzTi-g?is=DO5-7hsoSpMhgG0K
And the new version: https://youtu.be/Gv0nIAanBwQ?is=vvwkxhvl0TM-YQeG
Losing my mind because i was supposed to be there and they actually played it now i have to go whp to see them just for a chance of actually hearing it
Just my opinions:
Starting with the good
Thought the new tunes generally sounded great. That's the most I've 'got' Knight in Shining Prada, was a cool moment. Even Angels Ghost and Lockup banged too. Also felt like the most fun they were having on stage
I actually thought Erika de Casier was great. Seems like a really cool artist. Thought she had good energy and while she was more chill than the acts on before her, I also don't associate Overmono with crazy energy.
Some issues, largely outside of the boys' control
The crowd. My expectations were low but jesus christ. Very loud chat everywhere, found it difficult to lock in to the set throughout from multiple spots.
The sound. Hard to separate from the crowd point but it seemed to be quality as well as volume? I couldn't help but feel i'd have rathered just been listening to those tunes in my airpods.
Last entry 7 was so unnecessary. I know you'd get in later probably but realistically who's risking that anywhere close to the actual set time.
Issues more related to the boys:
Watching that set made me wonder if Overmono are stuck in a weird place as an act, or maybe they're just not for me in the same way anymore. For the day you've released your new album, the whole thing didn't feel new to me. Hitting the same big moments in the same way as Boiler Room/Glastonbury. And I don't think those big moments are why I actually like Overmono.
I think they are both clearly very creative, have a crazy ear for samples, and a big appreciation and knowledge of uk dance music. But I can't see those things in this show the way I do across the albums. Personal taste but tunes like Gem Lingo, Is U, Calon, they are what I think of Overmono at their best, but they don't make it here. I think by the end of 2025 they had a few lanes they could lean into, and I guess that isn't the one they chose.
Ultimately, they clearly like to make emotional music, and are really good at it, but I think that works best when they do it a bit more subtly. 'I Have a Love' for example, is just a bit too on the nose. Maybe a hot take but i just find it a little fake, or just not what i think of as overmono at their best.
So I weirdly just felt ... not much, for a decent chunk of the show. And I don't really know what overmono are aiming for right now, but im wondering if im no longer the target audience.
that was longer than expected, sorry
Last 2 tracks my goodness
Traveled to south London for old royal naval college and stopped by the two dogs to grab some lore if anyone else dropped in yet?
For me, slowmotion is so clear.
Anyone know if the upcoming tour is a live set, or dj set? Headed to their date in LA!
Ordered the Japanese CD remembering the Good Lies Japanese CD came with an unreleased track called Dampha. Curious to know if anyone else on here ordered it with the hope of this version actually having the Pure Devotion title track on it and maybe a few other bits and bobs
edit: ye nice way to spell Japanese in the title mate ye nice one 👍
edit 2: turns out it's just paradise runner are we fr rn
I don’t care how many bumps you’ve had
Hey everyone - having a minor panic here. Yesterday I lost my wallet - which has the only ID I have (Driving License) anyone any idea how strict they are at the event/venue? Website indicates you need physical ID - but I literally no others!
Still have 1 ticket available for the overmono event tonight.
Happy to reduce to half face value and transfer through dice!
Hi! As in the title, looking for tickets for Tuesday for the DJ set at Sonny’s Riverside, let me know if anyone is selling theirs please :)
Edit: if anyone is selling close to face value and willing to take payment via ticketswap or PayPal, please let me know!