The Ocean Party
Churning out three LPs in as many years would take its toll on most bands, but Split shows us that The Ocean Party are capable of pumping out a steady stream of lackadaisical lo-fi pop tunes with no apparent decrease in quality. With every band member contributing as a singer-songwriter on the record, you would be forgiven for thinking that Split could have ended up a discordant mash-up of competing egos. Yet Split flows seamlessly from leisurely opener Quarter Life to dreamy closer Outside with impressive cohesion. With a total running time of just over half an hour, Split is definitely worth a lunch break listen.
