Ascendants
Oceano · 2015
28 min · 9 tracks · punk
A relentless barrage of guttural vocals and thunderous instrumentation that embodies the chaos of existence.
Why this album works
'Ascendants' received positive reviews for its technical proficiency and lyrical depth, charting on Billboard's Top Heatseekers and contributing to Oceano's reputation as a formidable force in contemporary metal. The album showcases a maturation of their sound, influencing subsequent deathcore bands seeking to balance aggression with intricate songwriting.
- Best for
- concise energetic listening experience intense focus on chaos short bursts of intensity
- Context
- Released on January 1, 2015, 'Ascendants' marked Oceano's third studio album, following their 2013 release 'Incisions'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the deathcore scene, exploring darker themes and more complex musical compositions compared to their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flatfoot 56· NOFX· Mongol Shuudan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nephilim Standout 1:32
- 2 Transient Gateways 3:10
- 3 The World Engine Standout 3:12
- 4 Dead Planet 3:24
- 5 The Taken 3:08
- 6 Dawn of Descent Standout 4:28
- 7 The Dulce Incident 2:50
- 8 Arc of Creation 3:05
- 9 External Existence 3:14
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