Ocean 2: The Answer
Eloy · 1998
57 min · 8 tracks · progressive rock
Eloy's sonic landscape intertwines expansive soundscapes with intricate melodies, evoking a journey through time and consciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ro Setau — This track embodies the album's progressive spirit, featuring intricate instrumental sections that gradually build into a powerful climax, showcasing Eloy's musical prowess.
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Paralysed Civilization — With its brooding atmosphere and thought-provoking lyrics, this song captures the essence of the album's exploration of societal issues and human consciousness.
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The Answer — As the title track, it encapsulates the overarching themes of the album, blending ethereal melodies with reflective lyrics that invite deep contemplation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate arrangements and thematic depth, characteristic of progressive rock while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding seven minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- The use of synthesizers and layered guitar solos contributes to a rich, atmospheric soundscape that evolves throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 pacing with peaks
- cosmic journey through soundscapes
- reflective moments of serenity
- long tracks for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer short, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Ocean 2: The Answer marked Eloy's return after a lengthy hiatus since 1988's Destination. This album represented a shift in their sound, showcasing a mature approach to progressive rock while continuing the thematic exploration of existential questions that pervaded their earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ash Ra Tempel· Tangerine Dream· Can
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Between Future and Past 2:43
- 2 Ro Setau 7:09
- 3 Paralysed Civilization 9:29
- 4 Serenity 3:12
- 5 Awakening of Consciousness 6:03
- 6 Reflections From the Spheres Beyond 12:59
- 7 Waves of Intuition 4:56
- 8 The Answer 11:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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