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"Hikari" is the second full length studio album from British metalcore band Oceans Ate Alaska, released 28th July 2017 on the Fearless Records label.
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What’s most obvious about Hikari is how much it feels like an album. Instead of jarring inter-song transitions, many of these songs stay in one lane much longer. “Hansha” is the best song the band have ever crafted, and it highlights how boldly (and subtly) they integrated disparate elements together. Oceans Ate Alaska haven’t gone all The Contortionist on us just yet, but their focus on tone, texture, and feel over overt aggression and technicality has paid off in dividends here. Hikari is not easy listening, per se, but it is an incredibly easy record to keep spinning because of the band’s smart songwriting and understanding of how to keep songs interesting without needing to go off the prog or tech deep end at every chance. The choice to keep the lyrics positive helps the record stand out a bit more.
Optimistic, empowering, and mesmerizing, Ocean Ate Alaska’s bold sophomore album is a true progressive metalcore triumph. --- Reviewed by newnoisemagazine.com
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