Charles C Oldman - Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction

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Review by Vivian Gagliano

Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction: A Raw, Gritty Dive into Drone Rock Chaos Alright, buckle up. This ain’t your grandma’s rock album—Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction by Charles C Oldman is a wild ride through experimental drone and raw, unfiltered aggression. Released in 2004 outta France on the hinah label, this thing hits like a punch to the gut. And yeah, it’s just one dude doing everything—writing, acoustic guitar shredding, bass grinding—it’s all him. No backing band, no polish, just pure chaotic energy. First off, let’s talk about the title track, Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction. It’s not so much a song as it is an experience—a slow-burning haze of dissonance that feels like drowning in smoke but kinda liking it. The layers build until you’re trapped under their weight, suffocating yet hypnotized. You don’t listen to this; you endure it. That’s what makes it stick in your brain though. Days later, you’ll still hear those haunting riffs echoing around your skull like some kind of auditory ghost. Then there’s another standout (okay fine, I won’t name it because honestly, who cares beyond the main event?) where Oldman really lets loose on the bass. Like, seriously—he beats that thing like it owes him money. It’s ugly, messy, and absolutely magnetic. There’s no chorus, no hook, nothing friendly about it—but damn if it doesn’t grab hold and refuse to let go. It’s the sound of frustration bottled up for years and then exploding all at once. If you’ve ever felt pissed off at the world, this track gets it. The whole vibe here is DIY as hell, like someone recorded it in a basement while chain-smoking Gauloises and muttering curses under their breath. But that’s the charm. It’s real. No auto-tune, no studio tricks, just Charles C Oldman bleeding himself dry onto tape. Some might call it pretentious or self-indulgent, but screw ‘em. This album doesn’t care if you “get it” or not. It exists on its own terms, and that’s refreshing as hell in a world full of cookie-cutter crap. So yeah, Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction isn’t gonna be everyone’s jam. If you want catchy hooks or lyrics about love and sunshine, look elsewhere. But if you’re into music that challenges you, pisses you off, and maybe even scares you a little… well, this might just light your fire. Or burn your house down. Hard to tell with something this unhinged. Final thought? Listening to this feels like finding a crumpled-up note in the back of a bar bathroom stall. Gross? Yeah. Compelling? Absolutely. Now go blast it loud enough to annoy your neighbors. They deserve it.

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Artist: Charles C Oldman
Album: Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction13:20

Catalog Numbers

hinahgift011

Labels

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Credits

RoleCredit
Written-ByCharles C. Oldman
Acoustic GuitarCharles C. Oldman
BassCharles C. Oldman

Notes

Recorded live in 2002.

About Charles C Oldman

Real Name

    • Charles C. Oldman

Name Vars

  • Oldman

Aliases

  • Charles-Eric Charrier

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Low Nicotine Aromatic Addiction* by Charles C Oldman is a one-man show. Released in 2004 in France, it blends drone and experimental rock. Every note, from the acoustic guitar to the bass, was played by Oldman himself. Even the writing credits are all his. It’s like he built an entire world of sound on his own. The title track alone makes you feel like you’re floating through a sonic haze. Pretty impressive for someone flying solo, right?