{"title":"Cullen Omori","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCullen Omori is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for his captivating indie rock sound. With influences ranging from Grapetooth to Smith Westerns, Omori has carved out a unique musical style that combines catchy melodies with introspective lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormerly a member of the band Smith Westerns, Omori embarked on a successful solo career in 2014. His debut album \"New Misery\" received critical acclaim for its infectious hooks and heartfelt songwriting. Since then, he has continued to release music that resonates with fans around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing inspiration from artists like Christopher Owens and Jacco Gardner, Cullen Omori's music transports listeners to dreamy landscapes filled with shimmering guitars and lush arrangements. Whether performing as a solo artist or collaborating with other talented musicians, *Omori* consistently delivers performances that are both mesmerizing and unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-misery","title":"New Misery","description":"\u003cp\u003eRough Trade Exclusive Bonus CD called 'Cullen's Rough Trade Playlist' featuring 15 tracks that influenced Cullen. Cullen Omori from the Smith Westerns returns with a delicious radio friendly pop album on Sub Pop. 'New Misery' was recorded by Shane Stoneback (Sleigh Bells, Vampire Weekend, Fucked Up). Omori began writing these songs early last year, and in a statement, he said he wrote the music following long shifts listening to Top 40 radio at his medical supply company day job. 'New Misery' is a collection of 11 songs building upon his own musical past while reaching towards the future of what guitar rock could be. 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From the guitar that drops out of the sky on the opening track \u003ci\u003eFour Years\u003c\/i\u003e all the way through the fade-out of kaleidoscopic closer \u003ci\u003eA Real You, The Diet \u003c\/i\u003eis a powerful modern indie-rock album that is buoyed by warped, analog pedals \/ transistors and tailor-made guitar tones. Omori's winsome vocals crisscross 70’s art rock and classic songwriting all within the span of 40 minutes. Omori crafted \u003ci\u003eThe Diet\u003c\/i\u003e as a series of what can loosely be defined as love songs that metaphorically channel the frustrations and ruptures of his turbulent 2016-2017 into unforgettable compositions with abstract yet sharply rendered lyrics. Omori's version of the love song medium goes far beyond the la-la-love-you template: \"Only a few deal with loving or falling out of love with an actual, physical person,\" says Omori. \"Then there are, like, love songs to my antidepressants or whatever I thought my life would be like at 27.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Diet\u003c\/i\u003e represents a new chapter for the former Smith Westerns member, one in which he stretches out his songwriting chops and uses his life experience to craft loose-limbed, hook-filled songs that combine pop appeal with finely sutured lyrics. “I spent my early 20’s saddled with the ill-conceived, romantic notion that the best songs are written through suffering. The process of trying out a completely different persona and approach in \u003ci\u003eNew Misery\u003c\/i\u003e, and then facing my negative experiences and the shortcomings of that persona, clarified where I wanted my music to go. 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