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Oak Island

Our Last Night · 2013

26 min · 7 tracks · post-hardcore

A fervent blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic introspection, capturing youthful angst and resilience.

Why this album works

Best for
steady mid-tempo introspective flow youthful angst and resilience short bursts of emotional release
Context
Released on November 5, 2013, 'Oak Island' marked Our Last Night's fourth studio album, following their 2012 release 'The Ghosts Among Us'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to establish a dedicated fanbase within the post-hardcore scene while experimenting with their sound, balancing heavier instrumentals with poignant lyrical themes.
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Oak Island is an album by Our Last Night, released in 2013. A fervent blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic introspection, capturing youthful angst and resilience. 'Oak Island' showcased a significant growth in the band's musicality, earning them critical acclaim within the post-hardcore community. The album's singles received substantial online traction, helping to elevate their presence on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, where they connected deeply with a younger audience grappling with similar emotional experiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Oak Island sound like?

A fervent blend of post-hardcore energy and melodic introspection, capturing youthful angst and resilience. Rooted in post-hardcore.

What makes Oak Island by Our Last Night notable?

'Oak Island' showcased a significant growth in the band's musicality, earning them critical acclaim within the post-hardcore community. The album's singles received substantial online traction, helping to elevate their presence on platforms like Spotify and YouTube, where they connected deeply with a younger audience grappling with similar emotional experiences. Released on November 5, 2013, 'Oak Island' marked Our Last Night's fourth studio album, following their 2012 release 'The Ghosts Among Us'. At this point in their career, the band had begun to establish a dedicated fanbase within the post-hardcore scene while experimenting with their sound, balancing heavier instrumentals with poignant lyrical themes.

Who is Oak Island for?

Oak Island works well if you're into steady mid-tempo introspective flow, youthful angst and resilience and short bursts of emotional release.

How many songs are on Oak Island?

Oak Island has 7 tracks, running approximately 26 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·26:26

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dark Storms Standout 4:02
  • 2 I’ve Never Felt This Way 3:37
  • 3 Same Old War Standout 4:04
  • 4 Reality Without You 3:40
  • 5 Sunrise 3:49
  • 6 Scared of Change 3:20
  • 7 Oak Island Standout 3:54

Release Date

November 5, 2013

Genre

post-hardcore

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

26 min 26 sec