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Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic

The Ocean · 2018

47 min · 7 tracks · post-metal

An expansive post-metal journey through deep time, blending heavy instrumentation with ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements.

Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic is an album by The Ocean, released in 2018. An expansive post-metal journey through deep time, blending heavy instrumentation with ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements. 'Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic' received widespread acclaim, charting in multiple countries and praised for its ambitious concept. It is noted for its unique blend of heavy metal and progressive elements, influencing subsequent post-metal releases and further establishing The Ocean as a leading force in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic sound like?

An expansive post-metal journey through deep time, blending heavy instrumentation with ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements. Rooted in post-metal.

What makes Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic by The Ocean notable?

'Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic' received widespread acclaim, charting in multiple countries and praised for its ambitious concept. It is noted for its unique blend of heavy metal and progressive elements, influencing subsequent post-metal releases and further establishing The Ocean as a leading force in the genre. By the time 'Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic' was released in 2018, The Ocean had solidified their presence in the post-metal scene with several acclaimed albums. This album marked a return after their ambitious conceptual work 'Pelagial' (2013), showcasing an evolution in their sound while continuing to explore thematic depth and complex musical structures.

How many songs are on Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic?

Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic has 7 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

7 tracks·47:47

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

  • 1 The Cambrian Explosion 1:54
  • 2 Cambrian II: Eternal Recurrence Standout 7:51
  • 3 Ordovicium: The Glaciation of Gondwana 4:49
  • 4 Silurian: Age of Sea Scorpions 9:36
  • 5 Devonian: Nascent 11:05
  • 6 The Carboniferous Rainforest Collapse Standout 3:08
  • 7 Permian: The Great Dying Standout 9:22

Release Date

November 2, 2018

Genre

post-metal

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

47 min 47 sec