The Osiris Current’s One is a progressive rock/metal album that grabbed my attention from the first listen. The California-based band blends heavy desert rock with occasional oriental influences, creating a sound that is extremely expansive. With five tracks, each offering its own unique experience, One proves to be quite a dynamic and unpredictable journey.

The album opens with “Touching the Void,” a track that would undoubtedly shine in a live setting. The explosive vocal delivery, combined with crushing riffs and a thick desert rock atmosphere, immediately establishes The Osiris Current’s distinct sound. The energy is palpable, drawing you into a world where the heaviness of the music feels like an unstoppable force.

One by The Osiris Current

“The Plan” continues this intensity, with pounding drums, sharp vocals, and a relentless groove that builds into something almost cinematic in its power. The track’s blend of progressive metal elements and raw aggression is impressive, but it’s “Sanctuary” that really shows the band’s range. The song shifts effortlessly between moods, with guitar melodies flowing like water, perfectly capturing the album’s fluidity. It’s this seamless integration of heaviness and melody that makes One so engaging.

One of the most striking features of the album is the way The Osiris Current balances intensity with moments of beauty. “Mud” is a prime example, where delicate, ethereal female vocals weave through gritty, tank-like riffs. The contrast between the soaring vocals and the heavy instrumentation creates a mesmerizing effect, demonstrating the band’s ability to craft complex soundscapes that don’t sacrifice aggression.

The closing track, “Around the Bend,” is an epic 11-minute journey that encapsulates everything the band excels at: atmospheric tension, aggressive grooves, and soaring melodies. The song’s layers of vocals, riffs, and drums come together in a way that feels epic and intimate, a perfect finale to an album that’s anything but predictable.

One is a stunning debut that showcases the band’s ability to mix heaviness with beauty, intensity with subtlety. The songwriting is impeccable, the performances are top-notch, and the production is flawless. This is a progressive metal album that will likely find its way onto many year-end lists, providing it reaches right ears. If you’re a fan of forward-thinking metal with a unique sound, One is a must-listen.