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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with climaxes
  • evocative themes for deep thinking
  • immersive journey through soundscapes
  • haunting melodies for solitude
  • rich instrumentation for headphone listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek standalone catchy singles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Porcupine Tree· Anathema· Opeth

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The L.O.C 4:14
  • 2 The Black Sea 3:59
  • 3 Cypher 3:58
  • 4 The Maker 4:11
  • 5 Black Roses 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 8:37
  • 12 Into the Unknown 5:02

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