Oceana - The Tide

Suggested guide for voting
10 - Amazing CD. Everyone should own it.
9 - Among the best of the year.
8 - One of the top CDs around, but could have been improved in a few places.
7 - Not a bad CD, but could have been better in a number of places.
6 - Pretty good for it's genre, but overall it's only acceptable.
5 - Decent CD, but only if you're a big fan of this genre.
4 - If you love this band, you'll like this CD. Otherwise, probably not.
3 - If you're a fan of this genre, the CD is barely acceptable.
2 - If you're a big fan of this band, this CD is tolerable.
1 - Even if you like this band, you won't like this CD.

Can't give it a number yet, but I regret comparing it to ACB. I spoke way too soon on that one.

This band is good, but this cd doesn't hold a candle to "Son...". I'm not sure how to classify them, but I guess fans of Life In Your Way, Burden of a Day, and ACB would probably like them. They're harder than any of the bands I just listed, though, so if those are too mellow for you I'd still recommend Oceana. They're some excellent breakdowns, mixed in with slower parts that actually don't take away from the music. If you like what they've got on their myspace you'll like the cd.