OYS's music is noted in particular for its lyricism. In their first album,
Omnipotent Youth Society, their music evokes the
urban decay and hopelessness of the city of Shijiazhuang, which was once renowned as a manufacturing hub in the 1950s and 1960s, but gradually declined into irrelevance during the unemployment crisis known as
Xiagang during
China's transition to market economy. The album's lead single, "Kill That Man From Shijiazhuang" (), evokes the image of a stagnant, hopeless family trapped in the monotony of daily life. The band's music has been associated with the
tang ping or "lying flat" movement in China, and evokes the concept of
neijuan ("involution")—a skepticism towards the idea that working hard will pay off. Musically, the album is a blend of genres, including
alternative rock,
folk rock,
progressive rock,
blues rock, and
free jazz.And their creative style is not limited to the above through open arrangement techniques. OYS's Inn Band not only attracts rock fans with their music, but also has thought-provoking lyrics, vibrant arrangement, and beautiful music. OYS's second album,
Inside the Cable Temple, represents a change of theme from the band's first album. The album, inspired by a train ride the band mates took through the
Taihang Mountains in 2013, explores the theme of the relationship between humans and nature. The album's
Chinese-language title literally translates to "Journeying Through the Forest Roads of Southwestern Hebei". The sense of compassion and reflection on the times conveyed in
Inside the Cable Temple is in line with
Omnipotent Youth Society. Musically, the album is more mellow than their previous release, with strong
folk music and
blues influences. The lyrics have themes about environmental degradation, the effects of technology on humans and the environment, and traditional Chinese mythology. ==Discography==