Being As An Ocean
How We Both Wondrously Perish
Reviewed by: Sebastian Mackay
Being As An Ocean are powerful. Dear G-D was a statement of that and How We Both Wondrously Perish is the reaffirming second album. Their lyrics are powerful, affecting, important and often painfully true observations. Beneath the metalcore (which can and will be a turn off for some) there’s a band that opens their hearts and spills everything out. They’re demanding (it’s hard to do anything but listen), but incredibly rewarding and there’s not a moment where this album lapses into the same ole that you’d expect from something lumped in with metalcore.
How We Both Wondrously Perish uses every aspect of the genre but breaks free of it as well. The metalcore label truly only represents the screams and some of the musicianship. Outside of that is a band that explores atmosphere and melody. Sudden transition from thrashing anger to delicate and heartbreaking moments. This is only album number two but already Being As An Ocean are the best at what they do.
Every listen brings something different. A new message, a melody you may have not noticed before, a new appreciation of the lyrics. Whatever it is, this album is truly special and deserves to be listened to in it’s entirety. Track by track, second by second.
Rating: Iconic
