Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic cover

Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic

The Ocean · 2018

47 min · 7 tracks · post-metal

An expansive post-metal journey through deep time, blending heavy instrumentation with ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive journey through time
  • ethereal melodies for contemplation
  • gradual escalation to resolution

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks instant gratification
  • prefers standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic' was released in 2018, The Ocean had solidified their presence in the post-metal scene with several acclaimed albums. This album marked a return after their ambitious conceptual work 'Pelagial' (2013), showcasing an evolution in their sound while continuing to explore thematic depth and complex musical structures.
Stylistic neighbors
Cult of Luna· Neurosis· Isis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Cambrian Explosion 1:54
  • 2 Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence 7:51
  • 3 Ordovicium: The Glaciation of Gondwana 4:49
  • 4 Silurian: Age of Sea Scorpions 9:36
  • 5 Devonian: Nascent 11:05
  • 6 The Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse 3:08
  • 7 Permian: The Great Dying 9:22

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