Much like Floyd, Yes, or Crimson back in the day, Radiohead's albums are full of intriguing twists and turns. And a similar approach to alternative pop/rock characterizes Omni's Paint by Numbers, which was produced by Ronan Chris Murphy. Omni clearly shares Radiohead's love of intricacy; this trio is extremely musical, and an Omni song can easily move in different directions. Radiohead is a prominent influence on this CD, as are bands like Floyd and Crimson -- and there are also hints of Nirvana's darkness at times (which is appropriate because Omni is based in Seattle). But Omni has an appealing energy of their own, and they know how to draw on various influences without actually emulating or imitating the artists that they admire. They're Radiohead admirers, but they aren't Radiohead clones. They realize that admiring someone doesn't have to mean becoming an exact replica or a carbon copy. For Omni, Radiohead -- as well as Floyd, Crimson, and Nirvana -- are points of reference but not the quest for the Holy Grail. Besides, Omni's work tends to have a slightly harder, rougher edge than Radiohead... All things considered, Omni shows considerable promise on this unpredictable, risk-taking CD. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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"Every Day" genre: Rock
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	A driving, bass heavy song.
	CD: Paint By Numbers   Label: Faux Pas Credits: Omni
"Porcelain" genre: Rock
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	CD: Paint By numbers   Label: Faux Pas records Credits: Produced by Ronan Chris Murphy & Omni Mixed by Ronan Chris Murphy Recorded by Pat Sample and Ronan Chris Murphy at Paradise sound Index, Wa Mastered by Barry Corliss at Master Works, Seattle Wa
"Paint By Numbers" genre: Rock
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	A groove oriented Rock song
	CD: Paint By Numbers   Label: Faux Pas Credits: Produced by Ronan Chris Murphy & Omni Mixed by Ronan Chris Murphy Recorded by Pat Sample and Ronan Chris Murphy at Paradise sound Index, Wa Mastered by Barry Corliss at Master Works, Seattle Wa
"Soliloquy" genre: Experimental Classical
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	Not a rock song. Chapman stick, Ebow guitar and interesting percussion. Listen to calm yourself after a stressful day
	CD: Paint by Numbers   Label: Faux Pas Credits: same as above
"Soliloquy ( LIVE )" genre: Experimental Classical
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	This was our first live performance of this song at Berklee in Boston.
	CD: Paint By Numbers (studio version)   Label: Faux Pas records Credits: omni ( thanks to Al for his minidisk boot skills)

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