Owl City - Ocean Eyes

Ocean Eyes

by Owl City

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Released
09/11/2009
Music Genre
Rock
8 customer reviews

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Description

Filled with bubbling electronics and light, G-rated club anthems, Ocean Eyes sets its sights on the MySpace generation, targeting the younger siblings of those who bought the Postal Service's Give Up six years earlier. This is computerized pop music, replete with programmed drum loops, digital symphonies, and all the amenities of modern recording software. Only Adam Young's vocals carry a hint of human presence, and his fanciful lyrics -- which turn even the most mundane content (see "Dental Care," a good ol' fashioned ode to oral hygiene) into whimsy -- serve to strengthen the album's escapist appeal. Such syrupy sweetness builds to a feverish pitch throughout the album's 12 tracks, peaking during the viral sensation "Hey Seattle" and its sonic cousin, "On the Wing." Those who don't have a sweet tooth should stay away, but Ocean Eyes will serve as a tasty dessert for those who can stomach it. Andrew Leahey.

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Product Details

Artist
Owl City
Number of Discs
1
Recording Environment
Studio
Label / Studio
UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS
Media Content Format
Album
Original year of release
2009
Media Format
Audio CD
Year of release
2010

Tracklisting

Disc 1:

  1. Cave In (4:02)
  2. Bird and the Worm (3:27)
  3. Hello Seattle (2:47)
  4. Umbrella Beach (3:50)
  5. Saltwater Room (4:02)
  6. Dental Care (3:11)
  7. Meteor Shower (2:13)
  8. On the Wing (5:01)
  9. Fireflies (3:48)
  10. Tip of the Iceberg (3:22)
  11. Vanilla Twilight (3:51)
  12. Tidal Wave (3:10)

Customer Reviews

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UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes
 
3.9

(based on 8 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Can listen over and over (4)
  • Hit songs (4)
  • Original (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • At home (5)
    • In the car (4)
    • Parties (4)
    • Gift (3)
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    16/3/2011
     
    4.0

    Great uplifting album

    By Kanera

    from Australia

    About Me Adult

    Verified Reviewer

    Pros

    • Engaging
    • Great Lyrics
    • Hit Songs
    • Original

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Gift
      • In The Car
      • Parties

      Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

      I found it a great album to just listen too, great background music as well as for driving or anything you want really.

      Service and delivery comments:

      excellent as per usual - keep up the good work guys.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      17/2/2011
       
      4.0

      A Great Album From a Great Band

      By Lee

      from New Zealand

      About Me Adult, Teenager

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Can Listen Over And Over
      • Engaging

      Cons

      • Lacks Hit Songs
      • Too Few Tracks

      Best Uses

      • At Home
      • Parties

      Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

      Not many tracks, but this is made up for by having long tracks instead. So while it's not a radio-friendly album, I do like it because I like long songs and since I now own it I don't need to listen to it on the radio!

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      27/5/2010
       
      5.0

      Cute Quirkiness

      By Klaudie

      from Toowoomba

      About Me Young Adult

      Pros

      • Can Listen Over And Over
      • Great Lyrics
      • Hit Songs
      • Original

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • Gift
        • In The Car

        Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

        Doesn't include a lyric sheet, lyrics are more unusual than most, so it makes it harder to follow at first. Great to sing along to.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        24/5/2010
         
        4.0

        Owl city -"ocean eyes"

        By Teacher Marie

        from CAvan

        About Me Adult

        Verified Reviewer

        Pros

        • Can Listen Over And Over
        • Hit Songs
        • Original

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At Home
          • In The Car

          Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

          This Cd is a very original sound. It's actually not one I expected to like but do. Very easy to listen to. My daughter loves it too.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          7/3/2010
           
          2.0

          Postal Service, anyone?

          By I Think I'm A Contra

          from Berlin

          About Me Young Adult

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Hit Songs

          Cons

          • Unoriginal

          Best Uses

          • Parties

          Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

          This is a 100% copy of The Postal Service. Sometimes not bad, but not original at all. The Voice effects are terrible...

          Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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          23/2/2010
           
          2.0

          Hear one and you have heard them all

          By Jody

          from Ratoath, Co.Meath

          About Me Adult

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          Pros

          • Kids love Fireflies

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Parties

            Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

            Sucked in by Firelies. Lyrics are not too bad but all tracks sound very familiar once you have listened to the 'HIT'

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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            2/2/2010
             
            5.0

            Fantastic feel-good funk!

            By Turbo

            from Noriwch

            About Me Adult

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            Pros

            • Can Listen Over And Over
            • Original

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • At Home
              • Gift
              • In The Car

              Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

              I was fished in by Fireflies but didn't hold much hope for enjoying the whole album. Glad to say I was wrong and its had several plays at home, in car and at work - perfect for glum Febraury days when you want to drift away with your tunes!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              30/1/2010
               
              5.0

              Brilliant !!!

              By Lophorina

              from Poland

              Verified Reviewer

              Comments about UMGD/UNIVERSAL RECORDS Owl City - Ocean Eyes:

              Brilliant music and lyrics. New & Fresh. Recomend !!!!!

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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