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A veritable prog metal "supergroup," O.S.I. -- the "Office of Strategic Influence" -- was formed by Fates Warning guitarist Jim Matheos, Chroma Key and former Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore, and Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy, with help from Gordian Knot bassist Sean Malone. Like similar collaborations, such as Transatlantic or Liquid Tension Experiment (many of which feature the same rotating cast of six or eight talented players), O.S.I.'s debut album is more than the sum of its disparate parts. Office of Strategic Influence masterfully blends '70s-styled progressive rock, heavily influenced by King Crimson and Pink Floyd, with an '80s-era heavy metal aesthetic, and the avant-garde sound of underground indie rockers such as Max Vague.

The album-opening instrumental, "The New Math (What He Said)," is a fast-paced rocker, Matheos' guitar clamoring for attention above the din of Portnoy's crashing rhythms and Moore's manic keyboard work. Like Rick Wakeman-era Yes on steroids, the song showcases the threesome's musical abilities and jump-starts Office of Strategic Influence with a jolt. The following material offers little to disappoint, the band keeping up the frantic pace on songs such as "When You're Ready" and "Dirt from a Holy Place," the performances crackling with electricity and passion. Lengthy instrumental passages are powerful and purposeful: an integral part of each composition rather than an excuse to merely "jam." The individual talents of O.S.I. mesh seamlessly, blending instrumental virtuosity with oblique lyrics, creating an album that is as physical an experience as it is an intellectual exercise.

In any other subgenre of rock, Matheos would be a guitar hero on the order of Steve Vai or Eddie Van Halen, the Fates Warning frontman capable of both classically styled acoustic craftsmanship and chaotic metallic riffing, often in the context of the same song. Office of Strategic Influence allows the underrated axeman a chance to spread his wings and fly high, while Malone and Portnoy hold down the bottom line with rock-solid rhythms. Kevin Moore is the other focal point here, the keyboard wizard providing an instrumental counterpoint to Matheos' raging guitar. Moore's imaginative style and natural skill coax a myriad of sounds from his instrument to challenge Matheos in the mix. Offering both power and pomp, O.S.I. would appeal to fans of classic prog rock and modern heavy metal alike. The regular-release single disc version of Office of Strategic Influence includes a video of "Horseshoes and B-52's." The two-CD limited-edition package offers three new songs, including a blistering cover of Pink Floyd's "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" and a five-song video documentary: munchies for your computer. ~ Rev. Keith A. Gordon

Full title - Office of Strategic Intelligence. 2003 album from Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy & Kevin Moore. Guests include members of Fates Warning (Jim Matheos), Cynic (Sean Malone), Chroma Key, Gordian Knot & Porcupine Tree. Includes limited edition bonus CD featuring 'Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun', 'New Mama', 'The Thing That Never Was' & Video Documentary. Deluxe digibook. SPV.

This Limited Edition of OSI includes a bonus CD.

Recorded at the Carriage House Studio, Connecticut.

O.S.I.: Kevin Moore (vocals, keyboards, programming); Jim Matheos (guitar, keyboards, programming); Mike Portnoy (drums).

O.S.I.: Kevin Moore (vocals, keyboards); Jim Matheos (guitar); Mike Portnoy (drums).

Additional personnel: Steven Wilson (vocals); Sean Malone (bass instrument).

Additional personnel: Steven Wilson (vocals); Sean Malone (bass).



This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Heavy Metal CDs, Progressive, Rock, Enhanced CD
Label Inside Out Music
Orig Year 2003
All Time Sales Rank   7    Top 10
CD Universe Part number 5618163
Catalog number 230023
Discs 2
Release Date Feb 18, 2003
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Kevin Moore; Jim Matheos
Engineer Phil Magnotti
Additional Info Bonus Tracks; Limited Edition
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Office Of Strategic Influence CD DISC 1:
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.New Math, The (What He Said)
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.O.S.I.
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.When You're Ready
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample4.Horseshoes and B-52's
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample5.Head
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample6.Hello, Helicopter!
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample7.Shutdown
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample8.Dirt From a Holy Place
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample9.Memory Daydreams Lapses
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample10.Standby (Looks Like Rain)
Office Of Strategic Influence Songs DISC 2:
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample1.Set the Controls For the Heart of the Sun
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample2.New Mama
Windows MediaWindows MediaRealAudio MediaRealAudio MediaMP3 Track Sample3.Thing That Never Was, The

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5 stars Its clear to see where the talent lies.. OSI all the way
I agree with the previous statement about OSI, i reckon these guys are nothing short of remarkable.. Potential fans out there take the time to get this album as well as the 2006 album Free as they are both extremely good prog rock titles.. I believe this is the start of something great for the band as they have shown that they are capable of being amoung the elite in the same field to rival that of Dream theater... !!!
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5 stars Mindshaker
As always Jim Matheos and Kevin Moore done it again. A great album from a great musicians.
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5 stars Great side Project
This debut cd by Osi is is well planned and a great performance.Being a project of 3 of the best in prog rock: Jim Matheos of Fates Warning, Kevin Moore of Chroma Key and Mike Portney of Dream Theater i had to get it. I was surprised how different it is.This is crafty songs more kept on a lower key.It is really mellow and unique.The heavier parts are very tight and rock. If you want something different and really want to listen to good music this is for you.
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5 stars masterpiece
one of the best i´ve listened to
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5 stars Marcelo-Santiago-Chile
Hace tiempo que no escuchaba 2 CD tan rebuenos con power music, excelentes vocesy muy lindas melodias faciles de seguir. Cada uno de los 5 aporta lo suyo y demuestran que pueden hacer cosas diferentes. La verdad es que lo he escuchado varias veces y no cansa. Very well, el cover de Pink Floyd está genial, felicitaciones
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