Effloresce
Details
LP / Format
Beggars Banquet / Label
Post-Rock, Progressive Rock, Alternative Rock
Post-Hardcore
, Alternative Metal
, Space Rock Revival
, Noise Rock
/ GenreFull Credits
Sign In to rate and review
Critic Reviews
There aren't many debut records as amazing as Effloresce. It's a bona fide masterclass of innovative songwriting and atmosphere, at once one of the smartest rock albums ever written and the most accessible, despite many of the songs nearing ten minutes in length.
Normally, a band this progressive would be classed as niche, but Oceansize hit a wonderful sweet spot between the familiar and the experimental, utilizing long instrumental soundscapes with breathtaking moments of aggression. Every. ... read more
i am the morning: 100
catalyst: 100
one day all this could be yours: 100
massive bereavement: 100
rinsed: 95
you wish: 100
remember where you are: 100
amputee: 100
unravel: 85
women who love men who love drugs: 100
Saturday morning breakfast show: 100
long forgotten: 100
Moody Prog With Aggressive Tones Done Right
This 12 track 1 hour 15 minute LP was Oceansizes debut LP in 2003. It stands out as one of the best Prog LPs i've ever listened to despite it being just their debut. It carries this melancholy feeling throughout while also sometimes using somewhat heavy riffs and vocals, with a key example being Track 4 Massive Bereavement.
The tracks 6-8 are the standout and peak for the LP with themes of drugs, abuse and narcissism. Towards the ... read more
The sound is good, I like the mix of Post-Rock and alt Rock but some songs take way too much time to sound good.
Become a Subscriber
Subscriber badge, no ads + more benefits.
Subscriber badge, no ads + more benefits.
Advertisement
Track List
| 1 | I Am the Morning 4:18 | 89 |
| 2 | Catalyst 6:40 | 92 |
| 3 | One Day All This Could Be Yours 4:19 | 92 |
| 4 | Massive Bereavement 9:59 | 93 |
| 5 | Rinsed 3:58 | 83 |
| 6 | You Wish 6:00 | 93 |
| 7 | Remember Where You Are 5:22 | 91 |
| 8 | Amputee 5:32 | 94 |
| 9 | Unravel 2:50 | 79 |
| 10 | Women Who Love Men Who Love Drugs 8:30 | 91 |
| 11 | Saturday Morning Breakfast Show 9:04 | 93 |
| 12 | Long Forgotten 8:57 | 93 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes
