Squid – O Monolith
Label: Warp Records – WARPLP353
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album (First Pressing)
Country: Europe
Released: 9 June 2023
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Post‑Punk, Experimental Rock
O Monolith is Squid’s bold, shape‑shifting second album: a dense, restless mix of post‑punk rhythms, krautrock pulses, and experimental art‑rock textures. It’s one of the standout releases from the modern UK avant‑rock movement often linked to the Windmill scene (or whatever it is now called by a british journalists...), a creative hub that also produced boundary‑pushing bands like Black Midi, Black Country, New Road, and newer acts such as Maruja.
Squid share that same spirit of unpredictability: sharp musicianship, odd time signatures, and a willingness to dive into strange, theatrical territory.
The album features standout tracks like “Swing (In a Dream),” “The Blades,” and “Undergrowth,” showcasing Squid’s ability to move from hypnotic grooves to explosive chaos in seconds
An item from my private collection.
Condition: Cover: Very Good ++ / Media: Very Good ++
Extras: Original printed inner sleeve and booklet included
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