The 2009 debut album from Owl City, "Ocean Eyes" spawned the ubiquitous hit single "Fireflies," which became a sleeper smash in late 2009 and early 2010.
- "Ocean Eyes" was originally self-released onintermediatesound.com before being picked up by Universal Records.
- The album's lead single, "Fireflies," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US and number eleven in the UK.
- "Ocean Eyes" charted at number eight on the Billboard 200, eventually earning platinum certification from the RIAA.
Owl City is the project of Adam Young, a musician from Owatonna, Minnesota, known for his synth-pop sound. "Ocean Eyes" marked his first album release, following early EPs on the label.
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