Experimental/Post Metal
USA
OSI are a prog/prog-metal 'supergroup' consisting of members and former members of FATES WARNING, CHROMA KEY, DREAM THEATER, GORDIAN KNOT, and TRANSATLANTIC. Originally this project included Daniel Gildenlöw of PAIN OF SALVATION however as the project matured Gildenlöw decided that the musical direction was not consistent with his interests.
ALBUMS:
2003 - OFFICE OF STRATEGIC INFLUENCE (LIMITED EDITION)
Musicians
- Jim Matheos / guitar, keyboards
- Kevin Moore / vocals, keyboards
- Mike Portnoy / drums
- Sean Malone / bass, Stick
Guest:
- Steven Wilson / vocals (on ShutDown)
Tracks Listing
1. The New Math (What He Said) (3:36)
2. OSI (3:48)
3. When You're Ready (4:09)
4. Horseshoes And B-52s (4:18)
5. Head (5:17)
6. Hello, Helicopter! (3:44)
7. ShutDOWN (10:35)
8. Dirt From A Holy Place (5:10)
9. Memory Daydreams Lapses 5:56)
10. Standby (Looks Like Rain) (2:09)
Disc Two:
1. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (8:49)
2. New Mama (2:22)
3. The Thing That Never Was (17:21)
Total Time: 47:33
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2006 - FREE
Musicians
- Jim Matheos / guitars, keyboards & programming
- Kevin Moore / vocals, keyboards & programming
With performances by:
- Mike Portnoy / acoustic drums
- Joey Vera / bass (1, 2, 4, 6 & 7)
Tracks Listing
1. Sure You Will (3:46)
2. Free (3:28)
3. Go (4:16)
4. All Gone Now (5:15)
5. Home Was Good (5:04)
6. Bigger Wave (4:33)
7. Kicking (3:54)
8. Better (4:06)
9. Simple Life (4:00)
10. Once (6:38)
11. Our Town (3:21)
Total Time 48:16
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