I probably finally know Self Preserved enough to fairly judge it.
Song-by-song.
right now.
GO
Part Cardiac
still the worst song in Oceansize's discography wheeee
Superimposer - Wonderfully put together song, reminds me a lot of Catalyst though not quite as good. very different regardless, and the ending is amazing.
Build Us A Rocket Then... - Man, this song is amazing. So much energy, such great riffs, and it's surprisingly catchy. Oceansize CAN write good heavy songs, and this proves it.
Oscar Acceptance Speech - Definitely well-placed on the album, very calming with lots of wonderful melodies. The instrumental ending is too short IMO
Ransoms - Such a different song for the band; way darker than anything they've ever done, but it works. I kinda wish they'd dragged it out a bit longer.
A Penny's Weight - yeah this is still pretty forgettable. I'm not even sure if I got the title right. It's just so... ordinary.
Silent/Transparent - Best on the album, wonderful lyrics and melodies in the first half and the second half is just plain epic.
It's My Tail etc. - I love the frantic sound of this song and its heaviness. It doesn't seem like the type of thing you'd expect to find on an Oceansize album but it works really well.
Pine - this should be on effloresce. Bu seriously, very nice and pleasant song. The strings really add to the atmosphere
Superimposter - Oceansize made a song with a swing feel? And it's dark sounding? I'm in, sign me up! Yeah, this one works really well... except I don't feel it's a good closer to the album. Ah well.