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The Onset

The Onset

indie rock

United Kingdom Est. 1987

"Their music weaves together intricate guitar patterns and steady rhythms to create a textured experience that ebbs with tension and release."

Quick Start

A good place to start with The Onset is…

Lo-Fi Electric Excursions – Featuring The La's, The Onset, The Kachinas 1985-2000

Lo-Fi Electric Excursions – Featuring The La's, The Onset, The Kachinas 1985-2000

2006
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Career Arc

The Onset's discography from 1988 to 2006

1988 1997 2006
The Pool of Life (1988) What Say You (1990) The Pool of Life Revisite... (1994) The Onset (2005) Lo-Fi Electric Excursions... (2006)
The Onset matters for their ability to capture the emotional landscape of contemporary life, creating an intimate space where listeners can reflect on both personal and collective experiences.
The Onset matters for their ability to capture the emotional landscape of contemporary life, creating an intimate space where listeners can reflect on both personal and collective experiences. Their music resonates with a generation navigating uncertainty, offering solace and connection through relatable narratives that echo the complexities of modern existence. Employing a blend of raw instrumentation and intricate melodies, The Onset crafts songs that feel like conversations—inviting yet deeply introspective. Their approach is marked by a willingness to explore the mundane and the profound alike, resulting in soundscapes that often build gradually, intertwining layers of guitar, bass, and percussion that enhance the lyrical themes. Lyrically, The Onset often explores themes of nostalgia, longing, and self-discovery, delivered through a voice that balances sincerity with an undercurrent of irony. Their storytelling technique blends vivid imagery with impressionistic moments, allowing listeners to immerse themselves in a narrative while also leaving space for personal interpretation and reflection.

Full discography

The Onset's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

5 releases • 4 albums • 1 EP • 1988–2006
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What Say You album by The Onset

What Say You

1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Onset sound like?

Their music weaves together intricate guitar patterns and steady rhythms to create a textured experience that ebbs with tension and release. Rooted in indie rock. Start with Lo-Fi Electric Excursions – Featuring The La's, The Onset, The Kachinas 1985-2000.

What is the best The Onset album to start with?

The best album to start with is "Lo-Fi Electric Excursions – Featuring The La's, The Onset, The Kachinas 1985-2000" (2006). It's the most representative of what makes The Onset worth hearing.

Who is The Onset for?

If you're into indie rock, The Onset is worth your time. Their music weaves together intricate guitar patterns and steady rhythms to create a textured experience that ebbs with tension and release.

How many albums does The Onset have?

The Onset has 5 releases in their discography, including 4 albums and 1 EP.

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