Oceana - Birtheater

[circatbs]

It's leaked. What do you guys think?

I think it's great, only on my first listen though. This seems like it could be better than The Tide after some more listens.

[OdeToTheSun]

Oh shiz! I'm definitely going to find it and download it now.

Thanks Adam!

[c_rob2700]

In before Klatzke for blog cred

[Napoleon Solo]

So does this one sound exactly like Define the Great Line too?

[circatbs]

In before Klatzke for blog cred

Haha, he's waiting till the release date

Reported.

Reported.

[ThisIsNotDan]

this band rules.

*one month later*

uh what I was I thinking this shit blows so fucking hard fuck this band

[more heart]

Well I for one am stoked. I was a little uncertain when I originally heard the new songs but I absolutely love "The Family Disease". I, like Klatzke, will wait until it's officially released as I normally always do.

[circatbs]

Well I for one am stoked. I was a little uncertain when I originally heard the new songs but I absolutely love "The Family Disease". I, like Klatzke, will wait until it's officially released as I normally always do.

It's awesome. The last track "Devil Walk, God Walk (Heaven Walk, Hell Walk)" is 9 minutes long and fucking great.

[more heart]

It's awesome. The last track "Devil Walk, God Walk (Heaven Walk, Hell Walk)" is 9 minutes long and fucking great.

Suh-weet!

[circatbs]

Suh-weet!

it is.

[more heart]

it is.

AOTY potential?

[circatbs]

AOTY potential?

I don't know about that. That spot is reserved for Circa Survive's new album haha. But there really is so much good stuff coming out this year (at least for me), that if it gets in my top ten then that is damn good. I think it has the chance.

[more heart]

I don't know about that. That spot is reserved for Circa Survive's new album haha. But there really is so much good stuff coming out this year (at least for me), that if it gets in my top ten then that is damn good. I think it has the chance.

Yeah, this'll more than likely be a top 10 record at best for me. I have a feeling All Time Low and Set Your Goals will be 1 and 2 though I don't know which will take 1 and which will take 2. There is a possibility that both suck, but I highly doubt that.

[circatbs]

Yeah, this'll more than likely be a top 10 record at best for me. I have a feeling All Time Low and Set Your Goals will be 1 and 2 though I don't know which will take 1 and which will take 2. There is a possibility that both suck, but I highly doubt that.

Haha I know what you mean. I could probably pick my top 3 right now.

[more heart]

Haha I know what you mean. I could probably pick my top 3 right now.

I have so many records that I'm anticipating that I could fill out a top 15 list or so.

[circatbs]

I have so many records that I'm anticipating that I could fill out a top 15 list or so.

Definitely. Releases coming out in May and June could be enough for me lol

[DejaNew]

I don't know about that. That spot is reserved for Circa Survive's new album haha. But there really is so much good stuff coming out this year (at least for me), that if it gets in my top ten then that is damn good. I think it has the chance.
Circa Survive for AOTY? I couldn't see it. There's a lot of other great stuff being released this year. To each his own though.

[circatbs]

Circa Survive for AOTY? I couldn't see it. There's a lot of other great stuff being released this year. To each his own though.

Of course, there's Brand New, Say Anything, Taking Back Sunday, MewithoutYou, Dance Gavin Dance, blah blah blah there's so much. But they're one of my favorite bands (hence the username), and their previous records are two of my favorites of all time. I expect a lot from it.

But this thread is for talking about Oceana's new album!

[poi]

lolololololol @ being aoty potential for anyone or anything

[shimmyshakes]

I love it! A lot more than I thought I would!

[more heart]

lolololololol @ being aoty potential for anyone or anything

Certain genres are for certain people. Obviously anything with screaming isn't for you. It's fine.

[shimmyshakes]

AOTY potential?

I think the AOTY spot already goes to Manchester Orchestra...
But I think this may be in my top 10, although I do have 8 more months of music to listen to.

[Klatzke]

In before Klatzke for blog cred
lol what?

I'm waiting for release date to listen to this.

[Klatzke]

Yeah, this'll more than likely be a top 10 record at best for me. I have a feeling All Time Low and Set Your Goals will be 1 and 2 though I don't know which will take 1 and which will take 2. There is a possibility that both suck, but I highly doubt that.
Those are both terrible. Move them aside for good albums.

[Klatzke]

lolololololol @ being aoty potential for anyone or anything
Don't worry, you fit in.. You can quit with those kinds of comments.

[circatbs]

Don't worry, you fit in.. You can quit with those kinds of comments.

haha, don't even bother with that kid. i've had arguments with him in other threads, and it's pointless. trust me.

[poi]

Don't worry, you fit in.. You can quit with those kinds of comments.i just want to be popular. people don't get me because i scream for xchristx chugchug atmospheric underoath breakdown chug for xlivex

[Klatzke]

haha, don't even bother with that kid. i've had arguments with him in other threads, and it's pointless. trust me.
lol i didn't get the blog cred comment, explain?

[Klatzke]

i just want to be popular. people don't get me because i scream for xchristx chugchug atmospheric underoath breakdown chug for xlivex
Makes perfect sense, I feel sorry for you. Instead, you should start an indie band that does only SDRE & NMH covers but puts your own "spin" on them. You can play my local VFW hall with your antique equipment and sweet scarves.

[poi]

Makes perfect sense, I feel sorry for you. Instead, you should start an indie band that does only SDRE & NMH covers but puts your own "spin" on them. You can play my local VFW hall with your antique equipment and sweet scarves. sounds good, better head out to american apparel.

[circatbs]

lol i didn't get the blog cred comment, explain?

I really didn't get it either, haha. I think he was referring to how much you liked them? idk haha

[Klatzke]

sounds good, better head out to american apparel.

Exactly, they don't have one here in ohio though, we're not hip enough

I really didn't get it either, haha. I think he was referring to how much you liked them? idk haha

I guess so?

[poi]

Exactly, they don't have one here in ohio though, we're not hip enough



I guess so? well what the fuck i guess its just glamourkills neon vnecks and pacsun super skinny jeans.

[ambulance]

New vocalist sucks. I want to like this more, but I just can't stand vocalists that only scream in one pitch throughout the whole album. So annoying. If they had a better screamer I'm positive I would listen to this a lot more. Oh well :\

[Klatzke]

New vocalist sucks. I want to like this more, but I just can't stand vocalists that only scream in one pitch throughout the whole album. So annoying. If they had a better screamer I'm positive I would listen to this a lot more. Oh well :\
The singing is leagues better imo.

[Klatzke]

well what the fuck i guess its just glamourkills neon vnecks and pacsun super skinny jeans.
Not for me, for you. I like my buddies to breatheeeeeee.

[jfork]

Oceana - Quality music eater but doesn't regurgitate its food with the faintest amount of decency

Edit: I forgot they go to UO for inspiration. I assumed they listened to good stuff.

[poi]

Not for me, for you. I like my buddies to breatheeeeeee. well i used to care about that, but when im running in place on stage, that usually makes them comfortable right before i stage dive growling "move" into a mic.

[Klatzke]

well i used to care about that, but when im running in place on stage, that usually makes them comfortable right before i stage dive growling "move" into a mic.
Oh, so you do TDWP covers?

[poi]

Oh, so you do TDWP covers? mostly. we try to do underoath stuff, but its too technical.

[Klatzke]

mostly. we try to do underoath stuff, but its too technical.
hahahahhahah.

Don't try a ZAO cover then.

[jfork]

mostly. we try to do underoath stuff, but its too technical.

Agreed, going shirtless and being a girl is hard to pull w/o the cops halting the party.

http://www.altpress.com/specials/warped2007/photos/8-03/james_hamilton/12_jameshamilton_underoath.jpg

[poi]

hahahahhahah.

Don't try a ZAO cover then. is zao that band the totally rips off august burns red?

[Klatzke]

well i used to care about that, but when im running in place on stage, that usually makes them comfortable right before i stage dive growling "move" into a mic.

Agreed, going shirtless and being a girl is hard to pull w/o the cops halting the party.

http://www.altpress.com/specials/warped2007/photos/8-03/james_hamilton/12_jameshamilton_underoath.jpg

Dude, he's like the best ddrummer ever, haven't you heard?!

is zao that band the totally rips off august burns red?

Try the other way around. They virtually invented this "Scene"

[jfork]

Dude, he's like the best ddrummer ever, haven't you heard?!



Try the other way around. They virtually invented this "Scene"

heard she's having a baby!

[Klatzke]

heard she's having a baby!
With spencer.

[poi]

Dude, he's like the best ddrummer ever, haven't you heard?!



Try the other way around. They virtually invented this "Scene" uhh wrong idiot, these guys were a band in '98 way before your dumb ABR ripoffs

I1tcCs_QKhI

[Klatzke]

uhh wrong idiot, these guys were a band in '98 way before your dumb ABR ripoffs

I1tcCs_QKhI
Oh, is that Killswitch Engage?

[poi]

Oh, is that Killswitch Engage? uhh no its atreyu, best screamo.

[Klatzke]

uhh no its atreyu, best screamo.
"Cut my life into pieces, this is my last resort"

They penned those famous lines, I remember.

[poi]

"Cut my life into pieces, this is my last resort"

They penned those famous lines, I remember. no, that was alexisonfire.

[Klatzke]

no, that was alexisonfire.
Hey, don't mess with them. lol

[poi]

Hey, don't mess with them. lol they're pretty legit in my book, though after hearing the new song, i wouldn't be sad if they broke up and kept they're good name.

[Klatzke]

they're pretty legit in my book, though after hearing the new song, i wouldn't be sad if they broke up and kept they're good name.
I was thinking the exact same thing. The vocals in the new track really turned my anticipation off.

[poi]

I was thinking the exact same thing. The vocals in the new track really turned my anticipation off. i started listening to the song, and I couldn't get over how bad he was "screaming" (if you could even call it that) it sounded like chad kroeger had been listening poison the well.

[Klatzke]

i started listening to the song, and I couldn't get over how bad he was "screaming" (if you could even call it that) it sounded like chad kroeger had been listening poison the well.
haha, I like Poison the Well too..

[poi]

haha, I like Poison the Well too.. also a band I like though the only records i've listened to are versions and the opposite of december, the latter being in my top 5 favorite metalcore. behind killswitch, god forbid, atreyu and trivium of course.

[Klatzke]

also a band I like though the only records i've listened to are versions and the opposite of december, the latter being in my top 5 favorite metalcore. behind killswitch, god forbid, atreyu and trivium of course.
lol are those jokes?

And Versions is my favorite from them.

[poi]

lol are those jokes?

And Versions is my favorite from them. Versions was the first record I ever heard by them, and I still enjoy it, but I understand how a hardcore fan of the band might have hated it. I would have hated it if I had heard Opposite of December first.

[Klatzke]

Versions was the first record I ever heard by them, and I still enjoy it, but I understand how a hardcore fan of the band might have hated it. I would have hated it if I had heard Opposite of December first.
I guess. I never got into their older stuff, i just love the weirdness behind versions lol

[circatbs]

WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED HERE

x

[batmannj]

Bummer this leaked. I will wait for my pre-order :)

[more heart]

Those are both terrible. Move them aside for good albums.

:hitself:

Come on, Set Your Goals is amazing. Anyone who would think they're terrible must not have any ears haha.

[Klatzke]

:hitself:

Come on, Set Your Goals is amazing. Anyone who would think they're terrible must not have any ears haha.
They're annoying, and ATL is straight up terrible.

[more heart]

They're annoying, and ATL is straight up terrible.

I won't argue ATL with ya but what's so bad about SYG? Mutiny! was such an amazing record and records like that don't come around that often. At times the lyrics were a bit cheesy but, overall they were far better than most of their peers.

[Klatzke]

I won't argue ATL with ya but what's so bad about SYG? Mutiny! was such an amazing record and records like that don't come around that often. At times the lyrics were a bit cheesy but, overall they were far better than most of their peers.
I just thought the lyrics were awfully cheesy and it just got kind of annoying. That album was definitely overrated.

[love_american_style]

oceans >>>>> oceana

[more heart]

I just thought the lyrics were awfully cheesy and it just got kind of annoying. That album was definitely overrated.

Well according to the band, this new record will blow away Mutiny! in every single way since they now know what it really takes to make a great record. I think you'll come around.

[Klatzke]

Well according to the band, this new record will blow away Mutiny! in every single way since they now know what it really takes to make a great record. I think you'll come around.
Eh. They're just a little obnoxious, idk. did you ever watch the DVD?

[more heart]

Eh. They're just a little obnoxious, idk. did you ever watch the DVD?

No, but I've wanted to get it.

[Klatzke]

No, but I've wanted to get it.
Not worth the money, it's only 30 or so minutes and 2 videos.

[kemichels]

Listened to a couple songs...It's okay. I kind of wish more songs sounded like The Family Disease, or that there was more singing/ at least variety in the screaming.

[kemichels]

also, this thread has brought a lot of laughs. lol.

[ThisIsNotDan]

:hitself:

Come on, Set Your Goals is amazing. Anyone who would think they're terrible must not have any ears haha.

I enjoy SYG alot and even I could see how someone couldn't like em. it took me a long time before I could tolerate the vocals.

[c_rob2700]

Set Your Goals is some really dumb and cheesy shit. That being said, I dig them

[Klatzke]

Set Your Goals is some really dumb and cheesy shit. That being said, I dig them
What was your comment about? haha I didn't understand it.

[c_rob2700]

What was your comment about? haha I didn't understand it.
Mi post is lyke girlz, it waz n0t meant 2 be understood

[Klatzke]

Mi post is lyke girlz, it waz n0t meant 2 be understood
haha ok.

[more heart]

I enjoy SYG alot and even I could see how someone couldn't like em. it took me a long time before I could tolerate the vocals.

I can't say I've ever found that problem. Their vocals have never annoyed me nor could I see how anyone else could find them annoying, but now that it's been brought up...

[the daniel]

"I'm in a band, and I played a show with We Came as Romans about a week ago, and I was having a chat with their bassist about this CD. Apparently, Brennan, (The new vocalist of Oceana), was supposed to be killed as an infant. He was to be killed by abortion. This whole CD is his story. So, instead of people trying to bring it down, they should realize what this record is firstly about." - some dude on youtube

[kemichels]

so who actually enjoys this that has listened to it?

[fly_guy]

This leaked so early

[fly_guy]

so who actually enjoys this that has listened to it?

I didnt hate it, but it wasnt the best

[the daniel]

so who actually enjoys this that has listened to it?
I think it's amazing, thats just me.

[danawalker]

New vocalist sucks. I want to like this more, but I just can't stand vocalists that only scream in one pitch throughout the whole album. So annoying. If they had a better screamer I'm positive I would listen to this a lot more. Oh well :\

I do enjoy the cd..most of the songs..but I whole-heatedly agree with you. I saw them a couple of weeks ago and couldn't get past how the vocalist screamed in one pitch the entire time. It became super boring. And he cannot sing like this live..at all.

[ambulance]

so who actually enjoys this that has listened to it?

I enjoy it, but I just can't listen to it that often. The vocals just make the replay value really low.

[dancelukedance]

This leaked so early

When was it meant to drop? i want and album i like to leak early for once haha

[batmannj]

When was it meant to drop? i want and album i like to leak early for once haha

It was supposed to drop may 26th. If you truly enjoy a band, why would you want it to leak so early? It hurts the band

[more heart]

"I'm in a band, and I played a show with We Came as Romans about a week ago, and I was having a chat with their bassist about this CD. Apparently, Brennan, (The new vocalist of Oceana), was supposed to be killed as an infant. He was to be killed by abortion. This whole CD is his story. So, instead of people trying to bring it down, they should realize what this record is firstly about." - some dude on youtube

If that's true, it makes sense for the album title. Link to the video please?

[dancelukedance]

It was supposed to drop may 26th. If you truly enjoy a band, why would you want it to leak so early? It hurts the band

It doesn't hurt at all, i purchase the cd as soon as its released

[mymomsapanda]

why are you talking about set your goals in an oceana thread. they're very different genres

[batmannj]

It doesn't hurt at all, i purchase the cd as soon as its released

Are you seriously going to argue that it doesn't hurt the band? Just because you buy it doesn't mean a majority of others will. If it were to leak later, less people have it on the release day and they sell more copies. I am so sick of the stupid arguments and ignorance on the part of people who think album's leaking are good.

[dancelukedance]

Are you seriously going to argue that it doesn't hurt the band? Just because you buy it doesn't mean a majority of others will. If it were to leak later, less people have it on the release day and they sell more copies. I am so sick of the stupid arguments and ignorance on the part of people who think album's leaking are good.

Oh you're an idiot. Whatever.

[mymomsapanda]

the real question is how long did it take for you guys to listen to it and actually like it?

[the daniel]

the real question is how long did it take for you guys to listen to it and actually like it?
It took me maybe a good 4-5 days to fully like it. At first, I was quite dissapointed (the same goes when they released the two 'new' songs on myspace) but all the songs grew on me later on. My favorite songs after my first listen were: "The Abortion Plan", "Dead Speaker" and "I Came as Dust (I Left as Dust)", so pretty much the more slower and melodic songs. Now, I absolutely love this album.

[mymomsapanda]

It took me maybe a good 4-5 days to fully like it. At first, I was quite dissapointed (the same goes when they released the two 'new' songs on myspace) but all the songs grew on me later on. My favorite songs after my first listen were: "The Abortion Plan", "Dead Speaker" and "I Came as Dust (I Left as Dust)", so pretty much the more slower and melodic songs. Now, I absolutely love this album.


i agree, because most of the songs you listed had little screaming, and that is what i think oceana is suffering from

[Klatzke]

i agree, because most of the songs you listed had little screaming, and that is what i think oceana is suffering from
They really don't need it.

[fly_guy]

I dont like it. Hopefully I will after a few listens. I hate leaking albums, so I deleted it. I'll listen after it comes out.

Im a try and buy kind of guy

[shimmyshakes]

the real question is how long did it take for you guys to listen to it and actually like it?

second try.

[mymomsapanda]

i dont really like the new album, but i really want to support the band, so im debating if i want to buy it or not

[Klatzke]

i dont really like the new album, but i really want to support the band, so im debating if i want to buy it or not
You could always buy one and gift it.

[i_was_a_lid]

I wish the clean vocals were a little louder and clearer, especially on The Abortion Plan, which in my opinion is the best of the record. They kind of blend in too much with the guitars.

[RejoiceMySoul]

bump because i can

[more heart]

Tuesday is going to kick ass.

[RejoiceMySoul]

Yes it is.

[donwagenblast]

This is easily one of my favorite albums of the year so far. I love it.

[TotalCollapse]

I'm really liking this album so far, especially The Family Disease.

[RejoiceMySoul]

Such a good album.

[mymomsapanda]

eh, i like the tide better

[Cheesus]

This is a really solid album so far. I like it

[Nick Le]

"I'm in a band, and I played a show with We Came as Romans about a week ago, and I was having a chat with their bassist about this CD. Apparently, Brennan, (The new vocalist of Oceana), was supposed to be killed as an infant. He was to be killed by abortion. This whole CD is his story. So, instead of people trying to bring it down, they should realize what this record is firstly about." - some dude on youtube

Whoa. Didn't know that.

Just picked up the album today, I really like it so far. Different, but I think I like it better than the Tide. Waited til now to listen.

[fly_guy]

Hmmm, I didnt like this cd on first listen. Im definitely listening to it again after all of these great things Ive heard.

[the daniel]

The Abortion Plan

I left my head when I was home,
I caught an evil side of me,
I only breathe when I'm alone.
The days await till I am gone.
I grew right next to your heart.
I should have grabbed it and pulled it down.
I feel what your feeding me.
I hear what you really speak.

Could the eater rot in time?
He's sucking out the lines that make you notice
the world as an illusion.
Your body pushed through it.
In birth it all confuses us.
What do I do when I'm lying on a table?
My mother didn't want me, my whole life I've been starving. 9 months to grow inside you, my life was as fresh as the mind of an infant.
Where did I go? Hell, I knew that my heart wouldn't make it.

And the due date is close.
Well heaven knew it take a part of me.
But I only speak, I only speak when I am hungry.
Now the lights on my face.
And I've never felt more ugly when the devil grabbed me by the legs and shook me.
I was gone, you said it.

Homes where death is, I'll just forget it.

[_><_]

Was " creations " re-recorded for this album ?

[the daniel]

Was " creations " re-recorded for this album ?
It wasn't released on Birth.Eater at all

[_><_]

It wasn't released on Birth.Eater at all


:-(

It's probably the best song they have ever written.

[the daniel]

:-(

It's probably the best song they have ever written.
I think the best songs that this band has written are probably The Abortion Plan or Heaven Walk, Hell Walk

[Bloodsucker II]

I heard a song from this album last night. In the song it sounded like there was a choir or something going on, it was really sick. Does anyone know what song this was?

[mymomsapanda]

oceana should go back to writing songs like creations

[Cheesus]

oceana should go back to writing songs like creations

I get the feeling thats the direction they will go with their next album. For now I'm more than happy with this album

[donwagenblast]

I heard a song from this album last night. In the song it sounded like there was a choir or something going on, it was really sick. Does anyone know what song this was?


It's called "The Family Disease," and it's very, very, good.

[TotalCollapse]

And now Oceana has broken up. What a shame. Still not sure if they'll be playing the tour dates that they recently announced.

[mymomsapanda]

i miss them and keith :(

[donwagenblast]

This is very upsetting to me. I was really looking forward to seing them this summer :(

[TotalCollapse]

This is very upsetting to me. I was really looking forward to seing them this summer :(
Me too. I was supposed to see them in July. I don't understand why they'd announce a tour when they probably knew they were going to be breaking up.

[dancelukedance]

Really liking this album, the lyrics are so good not to mention the musicianship

[donwagenblast]

Everybody help me in welcoming Oceana back! Hopefully they tour a shitload and hit everybody's city to make up for lost time. The video for "The Family Disease" is out, what do you guys think?

[AnUnseenLove]

I for one, was so excited to hear about this! I like the video and echo your hopes of them touring a lot. Last time I saw them, they were in the new drummer transition and the new guy only had like 2 songs down off of The Tide and then they were done. Shortest set ever.

[dancelukedance]

Everybody help me in welcoming Oceana back! Hopefully they tour a shitload and hit everybody's city to make up for lost time. The video for "The Family Disease" is out, what do you guys think?

Yeah the video is cool!

[OdeToTheSun]

Hopefully going to see them Dec. 26th.

[wendjiqn]

THIS THREAD IS SOOOOO DOPE NOT TO MENTION THE OP IS SECCSI

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/bump

[Zachariaahh]

I get the feeling thats the direction they will go with their next album. For now I'm more than happy with this album

i dont believe that at all..
i almost guarantee they will change everything up again.
just look at the vocalist brennan. every band/project he has done in different.
comerica, oceana, trome, show-tune

[donwagenblast]

sweet bump there.

[Chrisj182]

Good album, I much preferred the Tide though.

[Deadbolt23]

One of my favourite heavy albums.

[essiepooh119]

i friggin love it!

[dancelukedance]

Just so good