Oshin (album)

Oshin is the debut studio album by the American shoegaze band DIIV, released on June 26, 2012, by Captured Tracks. The album was primarily written and composed by Zachary Cole Smith, the band's frontman.

Oshin is characterized by its dreamy, reverb-drenched soundscapes, incorporating elements of shoegaze, dream pop, and krautrock. Smith's songwriting focuses on themes of addiction, self-discovery, and relationships, often delivered through obscured and melancholic lyrics.

The album received critical acclaim upon release, with reviewers praising its atmospheric textures, melodic hooks, and Smith's introspective songwriting. Oshin is considered a significant contribution to the revival of shoegaze in the early 2010s and helped to establish DIIV as a prominent force in the indie rock scene. Notable tracks from the album include "Doused," "Geist," and "Human." The album's title is said to be a reference to the Japanese television drama Oshin.