|
|
|
Sep 08, 2004 - Manchester, England
|
|
|
Effloresce: Ef flo resce vb. (intr.) 1. To burst forth into or as if into flower; bloom.
As its name implies, Oceansize’s debut album, Effloresce, on Beggar’s Banquet records, shows the Manchester, England-based band at the height of their power – effortlessly fusing vast, heavy, and bombastic riffs alongside delicate and beautiful streams of sound.
Lead singer and guitarist, Mike Vennart, makes up one-third of the three-guitar attack that forms the core of Oceansize’s sound. Of prideful noteworthy mention, Mike’s main instrument is a lefty Squier® Stratocaster® guitar.
Shifting dynamics and time signatures keep things interesting, but the catchy vocal melodies soar effortlessly over the top to make for music that is not only complex and cerebral, but also extremely listenable.
Don’t take it from us, listen to what the British music press have to say about Oceansize …
“… fractured alternative textured noise can only be described as awesome …
Oceansize are THAT band that you always wanted to be in … makes the hairs on the back of your neck rise like you've just been electrocuted … pioneering attitudes … All we can say at manchestermusic.co.uk, is bring it on - have you ever seen a man play a guitar with a screwdriver …” manchestermusic.co.uk
“A staggering debut. Oceansize are at the forefront of an exciting new frontier". -
NME
Oceansize… The new face of rock. For more information about the band visit their official website at http://www.sizeofanocean.com/.
|
|
