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We Are the Ocean
We Are the Ocean performing at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Gloucester in August 2011
We Are the Ocean performing at the Guildhall Arts Centre in Gloucester in August 2011
Background information
OriginLoughton, Essex, England
Genres
Years active2007–2017, 2022
LabelsHassle, SideOneDummy
Members
  • Liam Cromby
  • Alfie Scully
  • Jack Spence
  • Tom Whittaker
Past members
  • Dan Brown

We Are the Ocean is an English rock band from Loughton, Essex. The band's line-up includes Liam Cromby (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Spence (bass), Alfie Scully (guitar), and Tom Whittaker (drums). Since forming in 2007, they have released four albums: Cutting Our Teeth (2010), Go Now and Live (2011), Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow (2012), and Ark (2015).

History

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Formation and self-titled debut EP (2007–2008)

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Following the dissolution of Dan Brown and Jack Spence’s previous band, the pair began playing with local friends Liam Cromby, Rickie Bloom, and Tom Whittaker in 2007, under the name Dead But Still Dreaming. Bloom was soon replaced by Alfie Scully, and the band became We Are the Ocean. They gained attention through online promotion via MySpace, leading to a nomination for the Kerrang! Best British Newcomer award in 2008.[1] That same year, they independently released their self-titled debut EP, ‘We Are the Ocean.’

Cutting Our Teeth and subsequent touring (2008–2010)

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We Are the Ocean performing at Sheffield Leadmill, October 2008.

We Are the Ocean began writing material for their debut album, Cutting Our Teeth, around December 2008. The album was produced by Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, USA. Initially due for release in Summer 2009, the album was delayed before its eventual release on 1 February 2010.[2][3] A deluxe edition, featuring their debut EP and four previously unreleased tracks, was released in October 2010.[4]

The band toured in the UK, Europe, the US, and Australia, and played festivals such as Reading and Leeds Festival, Download Festival, and The Bamboozle in New Jersey, USA.[1]

Departure of Dan Brown and Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow (2011–2013)

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The band's second album, Go Now and Live, was recorded with Pete Miles.[5] Singles "What It Feels Like," "The Waiting Room," and "Runaway" received airplay on BBC Radio 1. The album reached number 45 in the UK Albums Chart. In 2012, the band began recording their third album. Frontman Dan Brown left to pursue a career in band management, with Cromby taking over lead vocals.[6][7] Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow was released in the UK on 17 September 2012.

Ark and disbandment (2014–2017)

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Under new management,[8] We Are the Ocean recorded their fourth album, ARK, in 2014, releasing a teaser single at the end of the year.[9] They recorded a BBC Live Lounge session, including an acoustic version of "Ark" and a cover of London Grammar's "Hey Now,"[10] which led to a BMG/Infectious record deal.[11] ARK was released on 11 May 2015, followed by a tour. The band was dropped by their label in early 2016. We Are the Ocean announced their disbandment and a farewell tour in January 2017.[citation needed]

Reunion (2022)

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"Our friendship inside and out of We Are The Ocean has always remained strong. The last 2 years have really put life into a new perspective, so we thought we owed it to ourselves and our fans to come together and do what we love to do best. In the rehearsal studio we found the energy was still there - it honestly felt better than ever - and that’s why we’ve decided to get back on stage together; to connect, share and celebrate We Are The Ocean"

—We Are the Ocean on Facebook

The band announced their reunion on Facebook on 15 July 2022, and played their first show in five years on 15 October 2022 at London's Omeara Venue.

Band members

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Current members
Former members
  • Dan Brown – lead vocals (2007–2012)


Timeline

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK[12] UK Indie[13] UK Rock[14] UK Digital[15]
Cutting Our Teeth 143 — — —
Go Now and Live
  • Released: 22 April 2011
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Hassle Records
 45 5 3 40
Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow
  • Released: 17 September 2012
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Hassle Records
 59 — — —
ARK
  • Released: 11 May 2015
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: Hassle Records
 73 13 4 —

Extended plays

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Title Album details
We Are the Ocean
  • Released: 4 August 2008[16]
  • Label: Hassle
  • Format: CD, digital download
Look Alive
  • Released: 16 November 2009[17]
  • Label: Hassle
  • Format: CD, digital download

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Release
UK SVK[18]
"Nothing Good Has Happened Yet" 2008 — — We Are the Ocean
"God Damn Good" 2009 — —
"Look Alive" 2010 — — Cutting Our Teeth
"These Days, I Have Nothing" — —
"All of This Has to End" — —
"Lucky Ones" — —
"What It Feels Like" 2011 — 70 Go Now and Live
"The Waiting Room" — 22
"Runaway" — 45
"Overtime Is a Crime" — —
"Bleed" 2012 — — Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow
"The Road (Run for Miles)" — —
"Now and Then (Acoustic)" 2021 — — Non-album single

Music videos

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  • "Save Me! Said the Saviour" (2007)
  • "Nothing Good Has Happened Yet" (2008)
  • "Welcome to My Broken Home"[19]
  • "Look Alive" (2009)
  • "All of This Has to End" (2010)
  • "These Days I Have Nothing" (2010)
  • "Lucky Ones" (2010)
  • "Waiting Room" (2011)
  • "Runaway" (2011)
  • "What It Feels Like" (2011)
  • "Overtime Is a Crime" (2011)
  • "The Road" (2012)
  • "Young Heart" (2012)
  • "Machine" (17 April 2013)
  • "Chin Up, Son" (5 September 2013)
  • "Holy Fire" (2015)
  • "Do It Together" (2015)
  • "Good For You" (2015)
  • "Hey Now" (2015)
  • "The Pretender (Foo Fighters cover)" (2015)

References

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  1. ^ a b Jon O'Brien. "We Are the Ocean - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". Allmusic. Rovi. Retrieved 7 August 2012.
  2. ^ "Hassle Records". Hasslerecords.sandbag.uk.com.
  3. ^ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace.
  4. ^ "We Are The Ocean Interview". 7 November 2010. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  5. ^ "We Are The Ocean to release new album April 25th". 10 March 2011. Archived from the original on 10 March 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  6. ^ "It is with much regret that we announce... - We Are the Ocean". Facebook.com.
  7. ^ "The New Bury Tomorrow Video is A Tough Watch". Rock Sound Magazine. 9 January 2016.
  8. ^ "One Fifteen - Artists - We Are the Ocean". Onefifteen.com.
  9. ^ "Song Review: We Are The Ocean – 'ARK' | CultNoise". 25 February 2015. Archived from the original on 25 February 2015. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  10. ^ "BBC Radio 1 - Live Lounge, We Are the Ocean". BBC. 27 November 2014.
  11. ^ "BMG/Infectious makes first new signings - Music... - mediaor". Mediaor.com.
  12. ^ "UK Albums & Singles Chart History: We are the Ocean". UK Charts. The Official Charts Company. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  13. ^ "UK Independente Albums Chart - Archive". Official Charts Company. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  14. ^ "UK Rock & Metal Album Chart - Archive". Official Charts Company. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  15. ^ "UK Album Download Chart - Archive". Official Charts Company. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  16. ^ "Post Hardcore > We Are The Ocean > EP We Are the Ocean". Spirit of Metal. Apple. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  17. ^ "iTunes - We Are The Ocean EP Look Alive". iTunes. Apple. 17 August 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2011.
  18. ^ "We Are the Ocean on Slovenská". IFPI. (IFPI). Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  19. ^ We Are The Ocean - Welcome to My Broken Home UNOFFICIAL. YouTube. 29 July 2008.
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