Kat Onoma - The Gun

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Review by Gabriel Zero

Album Review: The Gun by Kat Onoma – A Raw Slice of 1992 Alt-Rock Brilliance If you're a fan of rock music that doesn’t try too hard to impress but still leaves a mark, Kat Onoma’s The Gun is worth your time. Released in 1992 under the French label Fnac Music, this album blends Alternative Rock and Indie Rock with a distinctly European edge. It’s not perfect, but it’s memorable—kinda like that one friend who’s rough around the edges but always fun at parties. Let’s talk tracks. The opening song, “The Gun,” kicks things off with an unapologetic punch. You can tell right away this isn’t some polished, overproduced record. Instead, it feels raw, almost like they recorded it live in a dimly lit garage. Jack Spicer gets credit for writing this one, and his lyrics hit harder than expected. They’re cryptic enough to make you think, yet simple enough to stick in your head long after the track ends. What really stands out, though, is how the guitars chug along with this gritty energy—it’s the kind of riff you’d wanna play air guitar to when no one’s watching. Then there’s “Le Désert,” which takes the album in a slightly different direction. Written by Thomas Lago, this track slows things down just enough to let the atmosphere breathe. There’s something haunting about the way the melody lingers; it’s less aggressive than “The Gun” but equally captivating. It reminds me of staring out a train window on a cloudy day—introspective, maybe even a little lonely, but beautiful in its own way. The rhythm has this hypnotic quality that sneaks up on you, making it one of those songs you’ll find yourself revisiting without realizing why. Credit where it’s due: Kat Onoma, R. Burger, and the rest of the crew behind this project clearly poured their hearts into it. Sure, the production might feel a tad dated now (it is from ’92), but that only adds to its charm. This isn’t music made to chase trends; it’s music made because someone had something to say—and damn, did they say it loud. One thing I didn’t expect? How much these tracks made me want to dig deeper into the band’s story. Who were these guys? Why doesn’t anyone talk about them anymore? Maybe that’s the real magic of The Gun: it leaves you wanting more. So yeah, check it out if you’re into underground vibes or just need something fresh to spin. And hey, maybe crank it up next time you’re feeling stuck in a rut—you never know what a little French alt-rock might do for ya.

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Artist: Kat Onoma
Album: The Gun
Rating: 4.0

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
B. The K.5:21
The Gun4:57
Le Désert5:40

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Catalog Numbers

  • 597042
  • 593 042

Labels

Fnac Music

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  • lytte på nettet
  • online luisteren
  • ascolta in linea
  • lyssna på nätet
  • écouter en ligne
  • ouvir online
  • escuchar en línea
  • online anhören

Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • CD
  • Maxi-Single

Companies

RoleCompany
Produced ForDernière Bande
Distributed ByWMD
Published ByYaba Music

Credits

RoleCredit
Composed ByKat Onoma, R. Burger
Written-ByJack Spicer (tracks: 1, 2), Thomas Lago (tracks: 3)

Barcodes

  • Barcode (Text): 3 383005 970422
  • Barcode (Scanned): 3383005970422
  • Rights Society: SACEM
  • Other (Distribution Code): WM 105
  • Barcode (Scanned): 3383005930426

About Kat Onoma

Kat Onoma is a french rock band from Strasbourg (2 guitars, bass, drums and a singer) with unusual colours brought by a trumpeter. "Ambient rock" could be a good way to qualify their style, beyond rock, blues, and a lot of other influences ; beyond language frontiers too (Rodolphe Burger sings in english, french or spanish). Silence takes an import part in Kat Onoma's music, leaving an impression of space and serenity. To give a comparison, we could talk about Japan (David Sylvian's band) transposed in a rock approach.

Name Vars

  • K.O.
  • Katonoma

Members

  • Philippe Poirier
  • Rodolphe Burger
  • Pascal Benoit
  • Pierre Keyline
  • Guy Bix Bickel

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool tidbit: The album *The Gun* by Kat Onoma is a hidden gem from the French indie rock scene. Released in 1992, it blends raw alternative rock vibes with poetic lyrics. Fun fact—two of its tracks were penned by Jack Spicer, an underground literary figure, adding a unique, edgy depth to the music. It’s like art and rock had a secret meeting in France that year.