Being as an Ocean's 2024 album "Death Can Wait" marks a significant stylistic shift, leaning heavily into a post-punk sound while retaining the band's signature lyrical depth. The album showcases a more mature and refined approach to their established sound.
- "Death Can Wait" was released on February 2, 2024, by the German label Out of Line Music.
- The album was produced by the band themselves, with additional production and mixing handled by Alan Douches, known for his work with The Dillinger Escape Plan and Mastodon.
- "Death Can Wait" features guest vocals from Caleb Shomo of Beartooth on the track "Werewolf."
Being as an Ocean is a post-hardcore band from San Diego, California, known for their introspective lyrics and dynamic soundscapes. Emerging in the early 2010s, they quickly became a significant voice in the post-hardcore and alternative scene. In 2024, with the release of "Death Can Wait," the band continued to explore their evolving sound, moving towards a more atmospheric and post-punk influenced style that signaled a new chapter in their career.
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