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Editorial Reviews
Above And Beyond are a true dance music success story. As artists, DJs, remixers, and label owners, their dedication and independent ethos permeate everything they do. On "Oceanlab", the duo is joined by the vocal talents of Justine Suissa who has collaborated with some of the world's top DJs, including Armin Van Buuren and Chicane.
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50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
By B. Ackley
Format:Audio CD
Oceanlab is the side project of Above & Beyond and singer Justine Suissa. Having unleashed some of clubland's most epic trance songs over the years (Sky falls down, clear blue water, satellite) a long overdue album finally materializes from this musical collaboration.
First, to fans who expect an album of thumping dancefloor vocal trance tunes you may be disappointed. The album is a mix of club ready cuts, chill out tracks and even some down tempo ambient type stuff. If you picked up Above and Beyond's own "tri-state" album last year expect something along the same line except with ethereal female vocals.
This album in my opinion is quite amazing! For those needing a dance floor fix "if i could fly" "come home" "lonely girl" and "on a good day" serve up Above and beyond's trademark dance beats, moody syths and nice electronic flourishes. For me "if I could fly" is worth the album purchase alone.
The chill-out tracks are awesome as well. The album opener "just listen" starts the album with a soft but insistent twinkling and sparse piano that sets the album tone of quiet beauty. The album mix of the club smash "miracle" is an acoustic/chill-out workout that takes the song in a more intimate and though provoking direction. While the message of climate change is present in both the album mix and last year's club version its easy to lose the message in the club beats. The album mix puts the message front and center. And only Above and Beyond cold make a globally conscious track about climate change avoid being cheesy and pretentious. The other down tempo tracks "I am what I am" "ashes" and "secret" also play to the groups songwriting strengths - lyrically not the deepest but beautiful and melodic.
My only true complaint of this album is that the act elected not to include their 4 earlier singles on the album. I can certainly understand Oceanlab wanting to present an album of fresh newcohesive songs however it would have been nice to get a bonus disc that collects those older songs-especially for fans late to the game who are just now discovering this act.
I'm hopeful we'll see a "Sirens of the Sea remixed" much like "Tri-State" was last year. In any case for fans who like beautiful vocals and pretty melodies wrapped in electronic sound scapes purchasing this album is a definite buy.
First, to fans who expect an album of thumping dancefloor vocal trance tunes you may be disappointed. The album is a mix of club ready cuts, chill out tracks and even some down tempo ambient type stuff. If you picked up Above and Beyond's own "tri-state" album last year expect something along the same line except with ethereal female vocals.
This album in my opinion is quite amazing! For those needing a dance floor fix "if i could fly" "come home" "lonely girl" and "on a good day" serve up Above and beyond's trademark dance beats, moody syths and nice electronic flourishes. For me "if I could fly" is worth the album purchase alone.
The chill-out tracks are awesome as well. The album opener "just listen" starts the album with a soft but insistent twinkling and sparse piano that sets the album tone of quiet beauty. The album mix of the club smash "miracle" is an acoustic/chill-out workout that takes the song in a more intimate and though provoking direction. While the message of climate change is present in both the album mix and last year's club version its easy to lose the message in the club beats. The album mix puts the message front and center. And only Above and Beyond cold make a globally conscious track about climate change avoid being cheesy and pretentious. The other down tempo tracks "I am what I am" "ashes" and "secret" also play to the groups songwriting strengths - lyrically not the deepest but beautiful and melodic.
My only true complaint of this album is that the act elected not to include their 4 earlier singles on the album. I can certainly understand Oceanlab wanting to present an album of fresh newcohesive songs however it would have been nice to get a bonus disc that collects those older songs-especially for fans late to the game who are just now discovering this act.
I'm hopeful we'll see a "Sirens of the Sea remixed" much like "Tri-State" was last year. In any case for fans who like beautiful vocals and pretty melodies wrapped in electronic sound scapes purchasing this album is a definite buy.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Eric Scott
Format:Audio CD
You can check the domestic release for the music reviews of this amazing CD. Here is a listing of this Singapore Only 2 disc import edition with the Bonus Disc of previous club hits...;8^) Enjoy!
Tracklisting:
"Justine Suissa teams up with Above & Beyond to form Oceanlab"
Includes an exclusive bonus disc containing OceanLab's Greatest Hits.
No. of Disc: 2 CD
Official Release by: 2008 EQ Music
Slim Double CD Casing
Disc 1 : Main Disc
01. Just Listen
02. Sirens of The Sea
03. If I Could Fly
04. Breaking Ties
05. Miracle
06. Come Home
07. On A Good Day
08. Ashes
09. I Am What I Am
10. Lonely Girl
11. Secret
12. On The Beach
13. Breaking Ties (Movie Mix)
Disc 2: Exclusive Bonus Disc (Available For Singapore Only)
OceanLab's Greatest Hits & Remixes
01. Beautiful Together (Radio Edit)
02. Satellite (Radio Edit)
03. Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix Edit)
04. Sky Falls Down (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
05. Sirens of The Sea (Kyau & Albert Remix)
06. Beautiful Together (Nitrous Oxide Remix)
07. Satellite (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
08. Clear Blue Water (Above & Beyond Progressive Mix)
09. Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix)
10. Sirens of The Sea (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
11. Sirens of The Sea (Cosmic Gate Remix)
Tracklisting:
"Justine Suissa teams up with Above & Beyond to form Oceanlab"
Includes an exclusive bonus disc containing OceanLab's Greatest Hits.
No. of Disc: 2 CD
Official Release by: 2008 EQ Music
Slim Double CD Casing
Disc 1 : Main Disc
01. Just Listen
02. Sirens of The Sea
03. If I Could Fly
04. Breaking Ties
05. Miracle
06. Come Home
07. On A Good Day
08. Ashes
09. I Am What I Am
10. Lonely Girl
11. Secret
12. On The Beach
13. Breaking Ties (Movie Mix)
Disc 2: Exclusive Bonus Disc (Available For Singapore Only)
OceanLab's Greatest Hits & Remixes
01. Beautiful Together (Radio Edit)
02. Satellite (Radio Edit)
03. Clear Blue Water (Ferry Corsten Remix Edit)
04. Sky Falls Down (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
05. Sirens of The Sea (Kyau & Albert Remix)
06. Beautiful Together (Nitrous Oxide Remix)
07. Satellite (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
08. Clear Blue Water (Above & Beyond Progressive Mix)
09. Sky Falls Down (Armin van Buuren Remix)
10. Sirens of The Sea (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
11. Sirens of The Sea (Cosmic Gate Remix)
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By D. J. Klett
Format:Audio CD
This album is the perfect example of how a great melodic trance CD should be!
The vocals are absolutely stunning.
A must have for any trance fan.
The vocals are absolutely stunning.
A must have for any trance fan.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best Albums ever made
This is easily one of the greatest albums I have ever had the pleasure of listening to. The variety, quality, and emotion this evokes is astounding. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
Genre Defining Trance
This album, along with A&Bs Tri-State, is what made Above & Beyond famous. It is what they're known for. Read more
Published 2 months ago by caleb
5.0 out of 5 stars
On a Good Day!
I was never into trance or electronic music until my friend Tom introduced me to "Secret" by Oceanlab. I was instantly hooked. That one line where she warbles "... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Crabman Mangoon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album
I first heard this group on Pandora but the whole album is fantastic. Would highly recommend this album to anyone that likes lounge music.
Published 5 months ago by S. Boynton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quality music...have to appreciate it..
The world of music is so amazing....much lesser known artistes are so talented, so good and honest in their efforts yet don't always get the due attention they deserve. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anindo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing album
Great album with a mix of upbeat & slow tracks. Awesome vocals, I listen to it all the time at the gym & also the slow tracks when I'm stretching.
Published 7 months ago by Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "Must Have" for the cooler.
If you like to chill, pull this one straight from the cooler. I really have to comment on the vocals, they are extraordinary. Overall a classic, "must have", for chill fans.
Published 8 months ago by John McKay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Strangely beautiful
This is one of the best musical creations I've ever heard. It puts me in a mood that feels somehow calm and profound. A few of the songs have striking lyrics, too. Read more
Published 10 months ago by heavy-duty reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sirens of the Sea
Justine Suissa provides intoxicating vocals for the atmospheric sound produced by the Above and Beyond boys. An excellent collaboration that is exhilarating from start to finish!
Published 13 months ago by JD84
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music Of The Sea
"Sirens Of The Sea: Ocean Lab" is a great mix of chillout and trance beats. The tracks invoke a calming vibe. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stella Carrier
