What makes Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up by Oceansize notable?

This album marked a significant moment for Oceansize as they embraced a more experimental approach, which garnered positive reviews from critics. It reached number 36 on the UK Albums Chart, showcasing their growing fanbase and cementing their influence in the post-rock and progressive rock scenes. Released in 2010, 'Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up' is Oceansize's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Frames' from 2007. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the UK progressive rock scene, incorporating diverse influences while navigating lineup changes and evolving soundscapes.

Who is Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up for?

Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up works well if you're into wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts, intricate melodies for deep focus and emotional peaks and valleys.

How many songs are on Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up?

Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up has 11 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up

Oceansize · 2010

55 min · 11 tracks · progressive rock

A sprawling tapestry of intricate melodies and heavy riffs that blend progressive rock with atmospheric nuances.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
intricate melodies for deep focus
emotional peaks and valleys
immersive experience during solitude
thought-provoking soundscapes to explore

Maybe skip if you want

prefer immediate gratification
seek straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2010, 'Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up' is Oceansize's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Frames' from 2007. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation within the UK progressive rock scene, incorporating diverse influences while navigating lineup changes and evolving soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors: The Mars Volta· Porcupine Tree· Amplifier

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Tracklist

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

1 Part Cardiac 4:10
2 SuperImposer 4:14
3 Build Us a Rocket Then… 3:58
4 Oscar Acceptance Speech 8:54
5 Ransoms 4:06
6 A Penny's Weight 3:37
7 Silent/Transparent 8:29
8 It's My Tail and I'll Chase It If I Want To 3:35
9 Pine 4:55
10 SuperImposter 5:26
11 Cloak 3:41

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Home & Minor EP

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