{"product_id":"oceansize-self-preserved-while-the-bodies-float-up","title":"Oceansize - Self Preserved While The Bodies Float Up","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 2010, '\u003cem\u003eSelf Preserved While The Bodies Float Up\u003c\/em\u003e' marked both a culmination \u0026amp; a parting shot - the fourth \u0026amp; final full- length from \u003cstrong\u003eOceansize\u003c\/strong\u003e, a band widely regarded as one of the most innovative \u0026amp; uncompromising acts in modern British rock. Now, this new 2CD edition casts fresh light on the landmark album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainstakingly remastered by Frank Arkwright (INXS\/Cardiacs\/Shed Seven) at Abbey Road \u0026amp; presented across the two discs, this edition includes around 30 minutes of previously unheard material - six bonus tracks, three of which feature newly recorded vocals by \u003cstrong\u003eMike Vennart\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rare glimpse into alternate futures that never came to pass. Far from studio offcuts, these are fully- formed works, some of which now sound eerily prophetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf- produced \u0026amp; fiercely unfiltered, '\u003cem\u003eSelf Preserved...\u003c\/em\u003e' was Oceansize at their most direct. From the lurching menace of \"\u003cem\u003eBuild Us A Rocket Then...\u003c\/em\u003e\" to the ethereal drift of \"\u003cem\u003ePine,\u003c\/em\u003e\" the album pushes extremes in both aggression \u0026amp; atmosphere. Alongside core members Mike Vennart, \u003cstrong\u003eGambler\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Durose\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eMark Heron\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026amp; \u003cstrong\u003eSteve Hodson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the record features guest vocals from \u003cstrong\u003eSimon Neil\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eBiffy Clyro\u003c\/strong\u003e) \u0026amp; the haunting presence of \u003cstrong\u003eClaire Lemmon\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eSidi Bou Said\u003c\/strong\u003e, ex-\u003cstrong\u003eCardiacs\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough Oceansize disbanded shortly after its release, their influence has only grown. Praised for their commitment to artistic evolution, the band quietly redefined the post-rock \u0026amp; prog lexicon for a generation. '\u003cem\u003eSelf Preserved While the Bodies Float Up\u003c\/em\u003e' stands as a final, formidable statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2CD edition of '\u003cem\u003eSelf Preserved While The Bodies Float Up\u003c\/em\u003e' is presented in a 6-panel digipack \u0026amp; includes newly remastered audio \u0026amp; six bonus tracks, three of which with newly recorded vocals by Mike Vennart, as well as a new essay by Remfry Dedman (The Guardian, Metal Hammer).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KSCOPE","offers":[{"title":"2CD - Remastered","offer_id":59435373691225,"sku":"SDZ-52436","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/3455\/0945\/files\/0802644808437_7B02_7D.jpg?v=1789469757","url":"https:\/\/spindizzyrecords.com\/products\/oceansize-self-preserved-while-the-bodies-float-up","provider":"Spindizzy Dublin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}