Grandiose by The Oil Barons
"A treasure of gold and thunder." - Skull & Bones Magazine
"A Dantesque exploration...its soundscapes are incredible. Heavy layers of Doom punctuate a certain serenity...Impressive!" - François Alaouret, Rock’N Force Webzine
"A lesson in psychedelic storytelling...There’s no filler here—just a lot of dynamics, arrangement, and emotional resonance.” - Stephen Vicino, Music Existence
"A heady, high-voltage ride that cements the band’s reputation as one of LA’s most unrelenting underground rock forces.” - David Willis, The Metalverse
“It’s quite a thing…I’m sure you’ll be fine. It’s not your first time at the dance, and if it is, just understand that you already have the magic in you and you’ll be fine.” - JJ Koczan, The Obelisk
"A hard, heavy, and heavenly sound." - Dave Franklin, Dancing About Architecture
Tracklist
| 1. | The Surrender | 2:58 |
| 2. | Wizard | 6:36 |
| 3. | Gloria | 3:20 |
| 4. | John Brown's Body | 2:29 |
| 5. | Shinola | 9:21 |
| 6. | Goddamn Horror Show | 4:56 |
| 7. | Vivienne | 3:59 |
| 8. | Death Hangs | 5:24 |
| 9. | Quetzalacatenango | 16:39 |
| 10. | Morning Doom | 13:49 |
| 11. | Grandiose | 6:01 |
Videos
Credits
Dedicated to Harry, Peggy, David, and Gus.
Recorded and Mixed by Matt Harting
Mastered by Anthony Gravino at High Cross Sound (Urbana, IL)
Produced by Matt Harting and Lou Aquiler
Cover Painting: Filippo Masi
Lettering: Red Leavitt and Lou Aquiler
Photography: Molly Perez
Andrew Huber: Bass, Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar (8)
Lou Aquiler: Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (1,2,3,6,9,11), Flute (1,11), Spoken Word (2,9), Lead Vocals (4)
Jake Hart: Drums, Lead Vocals (10), Backing Vocals
Matt Harting: Organ, Acoustic Guitar (3,5,10), Lead Vocals (5)
Additional Musicians:
Tyler Nuffer: Pedal Steel Guitar (5,7,8,9)
Tony Perez: Backing Vocals (11)
All tracks by The Oil Barons except:
"The Surrender" by Ennio Morricone
"John Brown's Body" - Traditional
"Morning Dew" by Bonnie Dobson
℗&© 2025 The Oil Barons,
Third Revelation Music (ASCAP)
