2017 may be young, but there have been no shortage of solid albums released so far. New Code Orange? Good. New Souvenirs? That band is gonna get big, and soon. New Aversions Crown and Iron Reagan? They’ll satisfy your thirst for quality metal. But 2017’s most stunning album so far might just below to Australian “Odd World Music” collective Ocean Grove. Their debut full-length The Rhapsody Tapes is a diverse mix of nu-metal, hardcore, metal, and various other subgenres, all distilled into a mix that is fresh and never stale.
Instead of going the safe route like most bands would do for their debut album, Ocean Grove are not afraid to experiment, either – it’s bold steps like the potential arena-filler “The Wrong Way” that, while gritty, hint at a direction that will likely see the band explode, and soon. If you’re not yet a believe, listen to the album below. It’s a diverse, moving experience. Ocean Grove needs to be on your radar NOW. The Rhapsody Tapes is a masterpiece.
