Oceanic "Origin"

Country: Canada
Sub Genre: Progressive Rock
Format: CD, digital
Release date: August 1, 2014
Tracklist: 

1. Evil Doers 09:57
2. Oceanic 06:10
3. Origin 12:58
4. Chemtrails 07:17
5. Defencelessness Is Their Defence 09:49
6. Longboat 09:27

Line-up: 
Glen O'Keefe - Guitar
Mike McPhee - Bass
Cameron Lawrence - Drums, Percussion
   With
Andrew MacKelvie - Saxophone
Cameron Lawrence - Keys, Synth

Description/Reviews: 

Origin comprises six epics each clocking in at around 9 minutes. These prolonged compositions blend epic, anticipatory prog rock structures with an undeniably mathy texture, garnished with some subtle metal sensibility. I feel that Origin showcases two very different musical approaches made by Oceanic. The title track begins with groovy fusion, moves into upbeat prog-rock reminiscent of Pink Floyd and Soft Machine, and then slows to a folky indie finish, allowing the metal to cool. This is one approach: to wander seamlessly across multiples genres and pick the best fruits to compile the story. Make no mistake, Origin is by no means a scrapbook. For the second approach is to follow a very particular blueprint and build a musical monument with such power and vitality that pounding one’s clenched fist becomes an involuntary movement. Tracks such as ‘Longboat’ and ‘Defencelessness And Its Defence’ are perfect examples; they are anthemic, captivating, and showcase Oceanic’s exceptional skills as builders.

 Read the full review by  Nikk Hunter at feckingbahamas.com

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