The Rhapsody Tapes
Ocean Grove · 2017
37 min · 12 tracks · alternative metal
A wild blend of alternative metal and nu metal, pulsating with vibrant energy and eclectic songwriting.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thunderdome (feat. Running Touch) — This track exemplifies the album's genre-blurring ethos, merging heavy riffs with melodic hooks and showcasing a collaborative spirit that defines Ocean Grove's sound.
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Beers — Offering a catchy chorus and relatable themes, this song captures the carefree essence of youth while balancing gritty instrumentation with playful lyrics.
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Mr Centipede — With its intricate arrangement and dynamic shifts, this track highlights the band's artistic ambition and lyrical depth, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic songwriting and varied vocal styles but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- The use of varied vocal styles, including clean singing and aggressive shouting, adds to the eclectic nature of the sound throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What I Love About a Natural Woman 1:21
- 2 Beers 2:51
- 3 Thunderdome (feat. Running Touch) 3:44
- 4 Intimate Alien 3:32
- 5 The Wrong Way 3:44
- 6 Slow Soap Soak 1:50
- 7 These Boys Light Fires 3:22
- 8 When You're This High You Can Say What You Like 3:28
- 9 Mr Centipede 4:20
- 10 From Dalight 2:02
- 11 Stratosphere Love 4:13
- 12 Hitachi 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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