The Ocean at the End
The Tea Party · 2014
56 min · 12 tracks · progressive rock
A haunting fusion of progressive rock and world music, layered with evocative lyrics and rich instrumentation.
Why this album works
'The Ocean at the End' received positive critical reception, debuting at No. 17 on the Canadian Albums Chart and reaffirming The Tea Party's status within the progressive rock genre. The album demonstrated their ability to blend various musical influences while addressing personal and existential themes.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with climaxes evocative themes for deep thinking immersive journey through soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 2014, 'The Ocean at the End' is The Tea Party's first studio album in almost a decade, following their hiatus after the 2004 album 'Seven Circles'. This marked a significant return for the band, showcasing their evolution while maintaining the darkly atmospheric sound that originally defined their presence in the 90s Canadian rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Nikolai Noskov· King Crimson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The L.O.C 4:14
- 2 The Black Sea Standout 3:59
- 3 Cypher 3:58
- 4 The Maker 4:11
- 5 Black Roses Standout 5:29
- 6 Brazil 4:44
- 7 The 11th Hour 4:59
- 8 Submission 3:54
- 9 The Cass Corridor 2:41
- 10 Water's on Fire 4:45
- 11 The Ocean at the End Standout 8:37
- 12 Into the Unknown 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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