THE OCEAN COLLECTIVE Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic Album Review | Overkill Reviews

[@ninfan200]

If anyone here hasn't listened to the oceans previous album "pelagial" yet; you should. Its a perfect metal album in every way, shape, and form.

[@chapter_black3234]

Note: If you are looking this project up on Spotify, they are under the name "The Ocean" and not "The Ocean Collective"

[@jessehilton1337]

Joel Harold I was just coming to post this. Good looking out

[@joetrosclair8434]

Ditto for ITunes

[@markovucic2785]

i NEVER KNEW THEIR REAL NAME IS "THE OCEAN COLLECTIVE" I ALWAYS THOUGH THEIR NAME IS "The Ocean"

[@joetrosclair8434]

Marko Vučić well if you ask iTunes, it’s just ‘The Ocean’

[@markovucic2785]

@@joetrosclair8434 gosh u responded me fast lol

[@Underjoggle]

If a music video has time-lapse footage of stuff growing, 9 times out of 10 it’s post-metal.

[@darkfortress9966]

The first thing I thought of when reading this comment was the ferrous fluid on the video for 20 minutes/40 years

[@troelschristensen8562]

At least in this instance, it's part of a theme instead of just for the pretty colors.

[@deliciousdishes4531]

So what other people might miss, is that this album picks up where their legendary 2007 release "Precambrian" left off. Like, literally. Not only in theme, but with the literal same melody/chord progression. The intro to this is basically a hyped up version of that double album's final track. Great touch and shivers down my spine! As far as to the actual album, mostly agree with Blayne. Those two songs are such juggernauts compared to the rest of the album. I feel like before (especially on Precambrian, which is my favourite non-Neurosis, non-Amenra, non-Terra Tenebrosa post metal album) they were able to kind of have a more consistent quality or space things out better.

[@joetrosclair8434]

DeliciousDishes I’ve already made a playlist where Precam runs into Phan 😉

[@schlejel]

2:58 That's why Blayne should go on a world metal stand-up tour. And make sure to come to Germany, us art wankers love that kind of stuff

[@jamsena91]

Thank you, Banger! Never heard of this band before. I'm listening to the album right now and... I'm in love.. One of my favorite records of this year already!

[@thegreatkhan4601]

Their entire discography is really good, especially Pelagial and Precambrian.

[@Grindead]

Thanks for support from Eternal Rot! Bluuurggh!

[@403pookie]

I am extremely satisfied with his album. It has satisfied my Tool craving.

[@maurobilotti]

I recommend you "Applause Of A Distant Crowd" of VOLA too... these two records are the best I heard in a pretty big while

[@AdamPortier]

Super happy to see this band get some coverage, been a fan since their Fogdiver demo. They did the 2 album thing before with Heliocentric / Anthropocentric, I would consider it a pattern at this point. And yea, it's some artsy nonsense, but they are consistently super good at it. Fantastic group to see live.

[@deliciousdishes4531]

also of course Precambrian was a double album

[@miguelrivoch]

Their albums Fluxion and Aeolian were also supposed to be released together.

[@chaosfalz]

I saw them at SBSW in 2014 and their crowd was criminally small, but they killed. Got to meet them after their set and they were the coolest guys. Was definitely one of the highlights of the festival for me.

[@flagmuffin1221]

I saw them in Sydney in January, and they fucking killed it. Best live show I've been too (maybe because Monuments played before them as well - been waiting to see them for years).

[@Roadycore]

gonna love seeing this stuff live this Sunday, just before being blown away by Ihsahn

[@SunCityGamer]

Must be nice! I love me some Ihsahn!

[@jbasti227]

Man what I'd give to see them perform together

[@neliogoncalves3662]

Ah, St.Anger snare joke. Me like.

[@jbasti227]

Travis Bickle image. Me like.

[@BenA718]

This was a quality review. Great work! Suggestion: can you put your recommendations/shout out in the notes? Would make it much easier to look up.

[@dave-m3tal]

Ben Asaro I was just about to write that ;)

[@Nacur]

Nice review! Jonas is always a nice addition to an album!

[@TheKulneff]

Definitely one of the best albums I've heard this year, listened to it tonight and I couldn't stop soaking up the music, like some kind of weird sponge. Can't decide if this album or Pelagial is the better one though. Tough one.

[@tommysalami4717]

Yes! Best thing to wake up to in the morning. A Blayne review!

[@kevinkuypers]

I've never actually given them a chance, but it sounds interesting. I think I will do so now.

[@bioburden]

Great & fair review. I really love this band's work and it's great to see them come back with another album.

[@Abendrot05]

Great review! An artsy, post-metal band with a depressive/agressive feel + John Carpenter synths + Jonas Renske?! This is tickling so many places I didn't know needed tickling! Thanks for bringing this under my attention!!

[@jbasti227]

What'd you think about the album?

[@Nattskog]

Really enjoyed reviewing that Eternal Rot release, once again Blayne is repping the best!

[@jameslevario2254]

finally a review of this band on here!!! been a fan since about '05. love their dynamic!!

[@nicsalehiamin2162]

The ocean is absolutely epic and I'm bummed that I won't get to hear the second half until 2020. That being said, this was pretty great and I think itll be worth the wait.

[@mo55m00n]

The new album is out!

[@drxsmetalhippie]

Mass Hysteria's 'Maniac' came out this week too. French metal that is groove/thrash mixed with whatever good could be salvaged from nu metal., maybe? It's a fun angry album worth checking out.

[@rocioiribe5841]

So i'm coming from 2020, where's the final review sir Blayne? 2020 sucks but the follow up to this album does not.

[@tylerjacobson8012]

I wanna love the ocean, they have everything I want in a band, sludgey huge riffs, progressive tendencies, and dynamic vocals. But something is missing for me. I’m not a fan of their preachy lyrics. But lyrics are always secondary to me. Ocean are talented and deserve praise though. Progressive music in general deserves praise.

[@GreatLokeOfMoonRoad]

Just bought Pelagial. Think I need to buy this as well. Cheers!

[@zoolamander]

Love this band, been excited to pick this album up

[@403pookie]

I really like this shit man! Each listen it gets better and better. Good review.

[@ivangushkov3651]

I just listened to the Witherfall record and it´s so fucking good wtf thanks Blayne O.O

[@Iceberg6606]

Rhyacian off of Precambrian was phenomenal! Looking forward to listening to this one!

[@403pookie]

Christ. This album gets better and better.

[@princealigorna7468]

I wasn't sure Blayne was going to be the right choice for a post-metal review. It just doesn't seem like his normal bag. But I'm glad to see he seems to be a fan.

[@LuisRafaelHeredia]

Ah, finally! This one will make it's way into my top list for sure!

[@splatterbrained]

First a Daughters review from Anthony and now this? Two new reviews a week!! Geeeeeeeked.

[@FollowBetulas]

2020? I WANT IT NOW

[@Serphwratt]

Blayne - did you see Eternal Rot play? How'd you get that tee! they are so fucking heavy and grimy! stoked on the shirt man.

[@GodzOvWarProductions]

;) godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/album/cadaverine

[@SanskarWagley]

Gotta review Evoken next week

[@UbdU]

Holy fuck! A new Cancer album? And it's death metal?? Happy day

[@LeeGion_981]

Album of the year!

[@YanivRiahi]

Please review the new Cancer.

[@Nothing-bl7bj]

Formed in 20GERMANY. So futuristic to the point where year dates become actual time/places

[@petebrown3715]

Blane you just knock it out of the park Everytime you do a review. Thank you for your service sir!!!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘. Ocean Collective sounds great to me. New arty bullshit to check out bruh!!!

[@luciofidelis4620]

Guys, a reminder that my most anticipated album so far of 2018 has been released today! "Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone", by Sylvaine. Pleeeeeeeease, check it out!

[@jordancarey5460]

Ok..The Ocean has a new album..cool..but.. I CAN'T PUT DOWN THE DAUGHTERS COMEBACK ALBUM!! HOLY SHIT!! REVIEW WHEN!!

[@toxaginda1426]

If it's an artsy tech album, why isn't Dylan reviewing it?)

[@deliciousdishes4531]

because it's a feelsy, slow, atmospheric post metal album. There is a prog element, but this is mostly subdued.

[@antongregory838]

He's too busy listening to the new Disturbed album LOL

[@Sorrow366]

That Witherfall album is excellent. 4 1/2 💀. Thanks for the recommendation guys!

[@neilfoster9587]

DAM!! sick tee!! where do you get your merch???

[@uncoveringthelost]

See, I knew there was something to those synths at the beginning. Why don't more people use analogue synths? They sound awesome!

[@spellman007]

It's cool that this album is a sequel to 2007's Precambrian. Unfortunately though, they had to replace a Kevin Spacey speech with one by Christopher Plummer.

[@DaveTheTrain]

Can you explain this please? Do you mean the speach on Statherian?

[@andyfox8377]

Both this and Witherfall were amazing new releases

[@joetrosclair8434]

This is the SECOND ALBUM of the series! Check our PRECAMBRIAN !

[@splatterbrained]

And I’m glad you enjoyed Pittsburgh!

[@roydank1864]

Ya'll need to review the new Daughters album "You won't get what you want" that shit is violent, unbelievable. ITS SO GOOODDDD

[@davidmorris9287]

Wow I just discovered this band yesterday and now I see this review lol

[@sudewagaming7308]

You've missed "Humilliation feat yuka tamada - Ironi Agnostik"

[@Litoff90]

Think I'm hooked on this guys ... It's great!!!!!

[@403pookie]

The analog synth parts sound awesome. like Pink Floyd.

[@ThatOneGuy7550]

Yes, a Blayne review! Personally dig this album even if its got that artsy bullshit going on I don't mind it. Also gonna check out Cancer and Whiterfall!

[@chaosfalz]

That's really funny, because I MUCH prefer the first half of the album to the second half, with Ordovicium and especially Silurian being some of my favorite Ocean songs ever. Now to just wait 2 years for the second half...

[@MizuharaLive]

great review, I liked the first half though

[@a.j.abrams3550]

Joe Dirt's Album Review, Call and Return II: Electric Bugaloo.

[@Xankill3r]

Blayne: "trust that that's gonna happen in 2020" 2020: Syke!!!

[@mozartfx1]

".....bassist Betrais Nosehairstrand" is how I heard it.

[@coledelahooke809]

God damn at first I figured, why is Blayne reviewing this and not ARSIS! But he killed it, love the channel.

[@mexaloco]

You can trust that the album in 2020 will make perfect sense, Germans plan so far ahead (for everything), and they are good at it. I am not German, I am Mex-I-can, and we Mexicans are more, let’s say “spontaneous” :)

[@DerBomster]

You have no idea how much sense this and the follow-up made in 2020/21... "Within the blink of an eye - wiped of the face of the earth".

[@lifegoeson1877]

Man that shirt is sick just like this review

[@gabrielbacca381]

hahah... reading portuguese really topped it off... I don't speak it but It sounded like he just massacred that sentence...

[@raquelsenra3977]

he did.

[@memorabiliatemporarium2747]

@@raquelsenra3977 PREDILACÂO PÉLO MACABROW

[@TheZooropaBaby]

oh so this band is like, Guided by Voices?

[@antongregory838]

Im getting a Gojira vibe from this album

[@varitsvq9002]

React to Heresy's Blasphēmia! Thrash masterpiece from Costa Rica

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

Is Blayne a Muppet? The way he moves his arms makes me suspicious.

[@ediblebeautyofartnouveau]

I really like the Post Metal side of this, but can’t really get into the core-elements especially the vocals

[@deliciousdishes4531]

I mean that's kind of a thing with post metal. It's a form of sludge metal and since that has heavy roots in hardcore, the vocals are generally there to stay. Though yeah I'd agree The Ocean has some of the least interesting harsh vocals out there.

[@Kristofburger]

I actually think labeling post-metal into such a confined box is a bit obsolete these days. Agalloch are one example who to an extent did it at the same time with ISIS and Cult of Luna. Then there's Ghost Brigade, particularly their last album.

[@deliciousdishes4531]

@@Kristofburger yes, and Agalloch doesn't sound like Neurosis or ISIS. Hence a different genre. Ghost Brigade mixes post metal with another genre. So they're still partly post metal in the traditional sense. What's your point?

[@Kristofburger]

My point is post-metal doesn't strictly equal to sludge like ISIS or Neurosis anymore, it has evolved to be seen as a combination of ANY metal and significant post-rock influence. From that standpoint, Ghost Brigade are just as "post" as ISIS, the base being doom metal of some kind.

[@deliciousdishes4531]

@@Kristofburger that's true if you want to define "post metal" as "metal with post rock influences". Which I would say is a stretch and kind of misses the point of genres (that being recognition and description of similar sounds). But if you want, then sure. I would say you can always talk about bands like that as combination of two genres. Also, Ghost Brigade partly fit pretty well into the sludgy post metal. There's bands like Terra Tenebrosa who I would say fit post metal as well, who sound much less like it. Agalloch is a different story, but "post black metal" is also a term that's used. So that's different from post metal in the sludgy sense.

[@dennisheflin2680]

Super Awesome

[@craigcoady3219]

Not even a mention of the new arsis wow

[@Detren]

3.5mm headphone jack please don't leave!

[@davidprime6080]

Reminds me a lot of ISIS, circa Panopticon. Which means I like what I heard here.

[@carlosjbg]

A bit too slow for me, I reaaaally prefer their style on the previous album. But thank god the didn't overdo it with the orquestation this time. The guitars could sound more agressive/nastier thou.

[@Detren]

I think the second part will be faster. They said that this album is bridging the gap between their last 3 releases and precambrian.

[@BKsBullets]

Press release Art wankers joke killed me. Good over Blaine!

[@arbersllamniku9651]

Check out the new Kriegsmaschine

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

Blayne is the fuckin best

[@toyotaecw]

I think this is the first review I’ve seen from Blayne other than Cannibus Corpse where he doesn’t verbally defecate all over the album he’s reviewing. Something isn’t right in the world...

[@lucasstruna3962]

Game Of Thrones reference nice

[@jeffmon666]

Blayne! Review Un - Sentiment

[@kylewitcher9670]

I WANT MAH WINDS OF WINTERRRR DansGame

[@kylewitcher9670]

REEEEEEEE

[@403pookie]

I hear lots of Tool elements. When in Christ are they releasing their new album? Fuck...

[@pedraum_quejero]

Hahaha ele falando português

[@h1te]

The new Cancer album is terrible, it`s "Black Faith 2." Just listen to the first 3 Cancer albums and pretend the others don`t exist.

[@UponThisAltar]

I mean props to the band for getting so many people pumped... but personally I really, REALLY didn't like the album. It's like the weaker, artsy version of BTBAM's The Great Misdirect. 4/10 for me sadly :(

[@matcarpes]

noice

[@antongregory838]

Will you guys review the new Slipknot album? LOL hahahahaha

[@jbasti227]

The Tool review should be up pretty soon

[@gabewell]

Hahaha, I'm from Brazil, you totally butchered that name. xD

[@theoptimisticmetalhead7787]

Aww, damn it. A new post-metal band I like. I don't know if I can handle being a fan of more than 10 post-metal bands. I feel like I'm sliding deeper and deeper toward hipster territory with each band. Excellent rule of three work by the by. (Fuck! By the by is the hipster b-t-dubs)

[@sebastienruesch6350]

Why would a musician ever want to talk about art?? Weird...

[@Scirzo]

Not my favorite album by this band...I find it sort of boring compared to most of their other releases.

[@johnstrika9170]

I give up with this channel. Whatever happened to just, fun, enjoyable music. It's like if it's not miserable, screaming crap, this channel doesn't like it. Martin Popoff is the only guy with taste.

[@twr412]

Check the new stuff on VEVO. So much fun!!!! Bye.

[@dan_the_pathmaster7934]

John Strika It’s because there’s more extreme metal being released and 90% of it is better than everything else

[@mozartfx1]

A nose hair trimmer is worth its weight in gold.

[@jeramy576]

lost me at the clean vocals

[@VHS_138]

Fart tone. Classic

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

This is some arty bullshit. But more importantly. Question for Brad. Is it just me or has the NHL season so far been mental?

[@AlexDraganOmu]

you need better sound editing, his voice hurts my ears on headphones