Oceansize Reveal Details Of New Single 'Superimposer'
Thursday, 28 October 2010
Written by Jon Stickler
Oceansize are pleased to announce the imminent release of their new limited edition 7” single ‘Super Imposer’, taken from their 4th studio album 'Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up'.
One of the UK’s true innovators, Oceansize have carved a unique place for themselves in the music scene. Previous albums 'Effloresce', 'Everyone Into Position' and 'Frames', recent DVD 'Feed To Feed' and a series of EP’s have been hugely critically acclaimed. This acclaim, in part recognition that Oceansize look to do things differently to the mainstream. The sound is progressive but never forgets the importance of good songs. Oceansize remain a powerful force in the alternative UK scene – still playing to 1500 capacity venues.
What does OCEANSIZE sound like? To answer that, we'd need to start coughing out logic-free pseudo-philosophical analogies. If it matters to you, Oceansize loves texture, dimension, fucking about with time, discord, dissonance, the element of surprise and (sometimes) taking a long time to make a point.
'Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up' is yet another progression in Oceansize’s stunning catalogue. From the out of kilter timings of 'SuperImposer' to gentle layers of 'Build Us A Rocket Then…' from the lush melodies of 'Silent / Transparent' to the brutal riffing of 'Part Cardiac', Oceansize are a band who remain unique – defying conventions to produce engaging and beguiling rock music. Driving rhythms overlaid with beautifully crafted multi-instrumentalism and the unique voice of Mike Vennart.
The album was produced by Oceansize in their very own Ornamental Studios in Manchester, mixed by Chris Sheldon (Biffy Clyro, Foo Fighters, Pixies, Therapy?) and mastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios.
Oceansize are an accomplished live act, supporting acts as diverse as Porcupine Tree, Coheed & Cambria, Smashing Pumpkins and Biffy Clyro in addition to sold out headline shows. The band are set to tour Europe in September, October and November 2010. Oceansize UK Tour Dates are as follows.
November 2010
Thur 11th Nov - Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms
Fri 12th Nov - Exeter, Cavern
Sat 13th Nov - Brighton, Concorde 2
Sun 14th Nov - Bristol, Thekla
Mon 15th Nov - Manchester Academy 2
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