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Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic

The Ocean · 2020

51 min · 8 tracks · post-metal

A breathtaking sonic journey through geological epochs, blending atmospheric post-metal with intricate musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing inviting reflection
  • dynamic journey through epochs
  • immersive headphone experience required
  • cathartic crescendos and releases

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking short, standalone tracks
  • dislike gradual unfolding narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 25, 2020, 'Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic' is The Ocean's follow-up to their 2018 album 'Phanerozoic I: Paleozoic.' This album continues the band’s ambitious project exploring Earth's history through music, showcasing their evolution as a band within the post-metal genre while refining their sound and thematic depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Cult of Luna· Neurosis· Isis

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Triassic 8:31
  • 2 Jurassic | Cretaceous 13:24
  • 3 Palaeocene 4:00
  • 4 Eocene 3:57
  • 5 Oligocene 4:00
  • 6 Miocene | Pliocene 4:40
  • 7 Pleistocene 6:40
  • 8 Holocene 5:47

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata