Osada Vida - The After Effect

Review by Marilyn Carrasco

The After Effect by Osada Vida: A Polish Prog Rock Gem That Packs a Punch If you’re into music that makes your brain do somersaults while headbanging, The After Effect by Osada Vida is worth a spin. Released in 2014 under Metal Mind Productions, this Polish powerhouse blends prog rock and heavy metal with just enough pop-rock vibes to keep things interesting. It’s not perfect, but it’s one of those albums that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Let’s talk tracks for a sec. First off, “King of Isolation” hits like a freight train wrapped in velvet. The opening riff grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go, while the vocals weave between raw emotion and smooth-as-hell melodies. There’s something about the way the song builds—layer upon layer of intricate guitar work and pounding drums—that feels like watching a storm roll in. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re either raising your fists or staring blankly at the wall, lost in thought. Either reaction works here. Then there’s “Still Want to Prevaricate?” (yeah, try saying that five times fast). This track is pure energy bottled up and shaken till it explodes. The rhythm section is tight as hell, and the lyrics? They stick with you. Not because they’re deep philosophical musings, but because they feel real—as if someone took all their frustration and doubts and turned them into fuel. Plus, the solo near the end? Chef’s kiss. It’s flashy without being over-the-top, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. Now, full disclosure: I had to double-check whether some songs were repeated since titles like “No One Left To Blame” and “I’m Not Afraid” show up twice. Turns out, nope, they’re legit repeats. Kinda weird, right? But honestly, after a couple listens, you barely notice—it’s more like revisiting an old friend than hearing the same thing again. What sticks with me most about The After Effect isn’t just the technical wizardry or the genre mash-up; it’s how human it feels. These guys aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel—they’re just spinning it faster and adding spikes. You can hear the polish, sure, but also the passion. Like they gave zero fs about trends and just made what felt right. And maybe that’s why Poland keeps pumping out killer bands—weirdly talented folks making music that punches above its weight class. So yeah, give The After Effect a shot. Just don’t blame me if “King of Isolation” gets stuck in your head for days. Oh, and fun fact: Osada Vida translates to “life village,” which kinda sounds like the name of a hippie commune. Go figure.

Artist: Osada Vida
Album: The After Effect

Poland

2016

Rating: 2.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Restive Lull	5:41
I'm Not Afraid	5:46
Haters	4:31
Lies	5:34
No One Left to Blame	7:52
Sky Full of Dreams	4:31
Losing Breath	5:0
King Of Isolation	3:51
Still Want To Prevaricate?	3:05
Sky Full Of Dreams	4:32
I'm Not Affraid	5:47
Still Want to Prevaricate?	3:5
Dance With Confidence	1:11
1. King of Isolation	3:50
No One Left To Blame	7:52

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Osada Vida - King Of Isolation (Official Lyric Video)

Osada Vida - Sky Full Of Dreams (Official Video Clip)

Osada Vida - I'm Not Affraid (HQ)

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Catalog Numbers

MASS CD DG 0742

Labels

Metal Mind Productions

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lytte på nettet
kuunnella verkossa
lyssna på nätet
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
online anhören
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CD
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Promo in plastic envelope cover with insert cover

About Osada Vida

Progressive Rock band from Poland.

Members

Adam Podzimski
Bartek Bereska
Łukasz Lisiak
Rafał Paluszek

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a cool fact: The album *The After Effect* by Osada Vida is a rollercoaster of emotions and genres. Released in 2014 in Poland, it blends Prog Rock and Heavy Metal with a Pop/Rock twist. One standout detail? The track "King of Isolation" appears twice on the album. Fans speculate this was either an intentional artistic choice or a quirky oversight. Either way, it adds to the album's unique charm. Plus, with tracks like "I'm Not Afraid" and "Sky Full of Dreams," it’s got a mix of raw energy and dreamy vibes. Definitely worth checking out if you’re into layered, thought-provoking music!

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bestinlines

2025-03-14

Wstyd, wstyd, dopiero teraz odkryłem ten zespół i od razu zamówiłem trzy ostatnie płyty. A myślałem, że tylko Riverside rządzi. Tak to teraz stoję na dwóch nogach ambitnej polskiej muzyki zagranej tak , że dech zapiera. Najgorsze są takie płyty co to ich nie można przesłuchać w całości. Gra ,, King Of Isolation,, i wciąż cofam odtwarzacz :-).
Rewelacja!!!!! Już patrzę gdzie gracie i melduję się na koncercie.

annajayneb

2025-03-13

O, prosze.
Tez elegancko.

juliettekost

2025-03-13

very impressed! first listening here and liked the proggy influences

lostuforia

2025-03-12

Tak zastanawiam się, co mam napisać o Waszej nowej płycie?,
znów peany mają płynąć?,
oj, zdecydowanie tak!, nic tu po mnie......
od nowa niech płyta gra!
Pozdrawiam :-D,
zdecydowanie jestem na TAK!