OCEANSIZE’S 2010 EPIC – REMASTERED 2CD EDITION, INCLUDES 6 BONUS TRACKS & AROUND 33 MINUTES OF BRAND NEW MUSIC + FEATURES NEW ESSAY BY REMFRY DEDMAN. REMASTERED AT ABBEY ROAD BY FRANK ARKWRIGHT
Originally released in 2010, ‘Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up’ marked both a culmination & a parting shot - the fourth & final full-length from Oceansize, a band widely regarded as one of the most innovative & uncompromising acts in modern British rock. Now, this new 2CD edition casts fresh light on the landmark album.
Painstakingly remastered by Frank Arkwright (INXS/Cardiacs/Shed Seven) at Abbey Road & presented across the two discs, this edition includes around 30 minutes of previously unheard material - six bonus tracks, three of which feature newly recorded vocals by Mike Vennart, offering a rare glimpse into alternate futures that never came to pass. Far from studio offcuts, these are fully-formed works, some of which now sound eerily prophetic.
Self-produced & fiercely unfiltered, ‘Self Preserved…’ was Oceansize at their most direct. From the lurching menace of “Build Us A Rocket Then…” to the ethereal drift of “Pine,” the album pushes extremes in both aggression & atmosphere. Alongside core members Mike Vennart, Gambler, Steve Durose, Mark Heron & Steve Hodson, the record features guest vocals from Simon Neil (Biffy Clyro) & the haunting presence of Claire Lemmon (Sidi Bou Said, ex-Cardiacs).
Though Oceansize disbanded shortly after its release, their influence has only grown. Praised for their commitment to artistic evolution, the band quietly redefined the post-rock & prog lexicon for a generation. ‘Self Preserved While the Bodies Float Up’ stands as a final, formidable statement.
Tracklist:
DISC 1
1. Part Cardiac (04:10)
2. SuperImposer (04:14)
3. Build Us A Rocket Then (04:00)
4. Oscar Acceptance Speech (08:54)
5. Ransoms (04:06)
6. A Penny’s Weight (03:37)
7. Silent / Transparent (08:29)
8. It’s My Tail & I`ll Chase It if I Want To (03:34)
9. Pine (04:55)
10. SuperImposter (05:26)
DISC 2
1. Cloak (03:41)
2. To The Zoo (07:20)
3. Cheeseus (04:32)
4. As Devils Do (04:05)
5. Perfect Timing (02:26)
6. The Day After The Duke (06:50)
7. Sport Axe (07:59)
This item is available for pre-order. It will be available on 10/02/2026.
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