Released 14 years ago this October
Dear G-d...
Being as an Ocean · 2012
51 min · 11 tracks · punk rock
An intense blend of melodic post-hardcore and punk rock, filled with emotional introspection and powerful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dear G‐d — This title track encapsulates the album's raw emotion and existential questioning, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with intensity.
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This Loneliness Won’t Be the Death of Me — The song highlights a struggle against despair while maintaining an anthemic quality, resonating deeply with listeners experiencing similar feelings.
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It’s Really Not as Complicated as You’re Making It Out to Be — With its lengthy and immersive structure, this track illustrates the band's lyrical depth and willingness to explore complex themes without sacrificing musicality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends melodic post-hardcore with punk rock elements, showcasing emotional intensity but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken word intro that sets a contemplative tone, followed by a shift into aggressive instrumentation.
- Tracks often feature dynamic shifts between melodic choruses and intense, heavy verses, creating a push-and-pull effect.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like emotional intensity
- cathartic release through vulnerability
- introspective moments of reflection
- late-night -searching sessions
- urgent messages wrapped in rawness
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer polished, upbeat sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Dear G-d... is Being as an Ocean's debut album, released on October 23, 2012. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity in the post-hardcore scene, having formed just a year prior. The album served as a significant introduction to their unique sound that would distinguish them from contemporaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Devil Wears Prada· Underoath· Silent Planet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing, Save the Power They’re Given 2:59
- 2 Dear G‐d 3:17
- 3 The Hardest Part Is Forgetting Those You Swore You Would Never Forget 5:07
- 4 This Loneliness Won’t Be the Death of Me 4:33
- 5 The Sea Always Seems to Put Me at Ease 4:00
- 6 Salute e Vita 4:23
- 7 It’s Really Not as Complicated as You’re Making It Out to Be 11:13
- 8 Humble Servant, Am I 4:39
- 9 This Room Is Alive 2:57
- 10 We Will Never Be the Same 3:29
- 11 If They’re Not Counted, Count Me Out 4:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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