Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)

Chiaroscuro is the second studio album by Australian rock band Ocean Alley, released on 9 March 2018.[7] The album debuted at number 15 on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart following its release. The album was supported by a national tour.[8]

Chiaroscuro
Studio album by
Ocean Alley
Released9 March 2018
StudioThe Grove Studios
GenreReggae rock
Length48:49
LabelUnified, Sony Music Australia
Ocean Alley chronology
Lost Tropics
(2016)		 Chiaroscuro
(2018)		 Lonely Diamond
(2020)
Singles from Chiaroscuro
  1. "Overgrown"
    Released: 2 March 2017[1]
  2. "The Comedown"
    Released: 11 August 2017[2]
  3. "Confidence"
    Released: 6 February 2018[3]
  4. "Bones"
    Released: 6 March 2018[4]
  5. "Knees"
    Released: 25 May 2018[5]
  6. "Happy Sad"
    Released: 21 August 2018[6]

At the J Awards of 2018, the album was nominated for Australian Album of the Year.[9]

In December 2018, the album was voted at No. 2 on Triple J's Top 10 Albums of 2018.[10]

In 2018, "The Comedown", was voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2017 at #48,[11] whilst in 2019, "Confidence", "Knees" and "Happy Sad" were voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018 at numbers 1, 10 and 100, respectively.[12] "Bones" was also voted into the Hottest 200 of 2018 at #166.[13]

Reception

Riley Fitzgerald from Music Feeds said "Chiaroscuro is a big, spacious record. 12 tracks arrive crammed full of hooks and loaded with riffs. A radio-friendly rock sound with funk and reggae undercurrents."[14] An ABC staff writer called the album "a sun drenched, genre bending delight".[15] RJ Frometa from Vents Magazine said "Chiaroscuro explores the contrast of light and dark, from the hazy, hopeful tones on the paradoxical 'Happy Sad', to the wistful yet commanding howls on 'Knees', and warm, rich rolling guitars on single 'The Comedown'... Each song is drenched in equal parts distortion and dreaminess, pairing blissfully scuzzy riffs with intoxicating echoing vocals, to create the ultimate fusion of psychedelic reggae and laid-back surf rock."[16] Emma Salisbury from The Music wrote: "As the album's title suggests, this work explores both light and shade. In a confident step forward, Ocean Alley have crafted a seamless blend of the two within their constantly evolving melting pot of psychedelic and surf rock."[17] A staff writer from The Newcastle Herald called the album "a stunning collection of ebbing and flowing tracks; full of slinky bass riffs, epic harmonies and soaring guitar solos."[18]

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Corduroy"3:14
2."The Comedown"4:44
3."Happy Sad"5:30
4."Confidence"4:13
5."Knees"4:45
6."Rage"4:13
7."She's Always Right"4:04
8."Frostbite"3:24
9."Overgrown"3:54
10."Bones"3:19
11."Flowers and Booze"4:03
12."Man You Were Looking For"3:26
Total length:48:49

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2018–2019) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[19] 11
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] 38

Year-end charts
Chart (2018) Position
Australian Artist Albums (ARIA)[21] 25
Chart (2019) Position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[22] 78

Release history
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Ref.
Australia 9 March 2018
Unified / Sony Music Australia OA001 [7][23]

References
  1. "Overgrown – Single by Ocean Alley on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 2 March 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  2. "The Comedown – Single by Ocean Alley on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  3. "Confidence – Single by Ocean Alley on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  4. Newstead, Al (6 March 2018). "First Spin: Ocean Alley preview new album with 'Bones'". ABC. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  5. "Ocean Alley". Unified Music Group. 25 May 2018. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  6. "Ocean Alley release new single 'Happy Sad'". Vents Magazine. 21 August 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  7. "Chiaroscuro by Ocean Alley on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 6 February 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  8. "Ocean Alley new album 'Chiaroscuro' out today!". Amnplify. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  9. "The J Award 2018". Triple J. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
  10. "Vote in triple j's 2018 Album Poll". 20 November 2018. Retrieved 7 December 2018.
  11. "Hottest 100, 2017 – Triple J". ABC. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  12. "Hottest 100, 2018 – Triple J". ABC. 27 January 2019. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
  13. "101–200 – Hottest 100, 2018 – Triple J". ABC. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  14. "ALBUM REVIEWS Ocean Alley 'Chiaroscuro' Written by Riley Fitzgerald". Music Feeds. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  15. "Ocean Alley - Chiaroscuro". ABC. 18 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  16. "Ocean Alley Release New Full-Length, Chiaroscuro, Ahead of North American Tour!". Vents Magazine. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  17. "Ocean Alley / Chiaroscuro". The Music. March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  18. "Ocean Alley have become more confident with the making of Chiaroscuro". The Newcastle Herald. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  19. "Australiancharts.com – Ocean Alley – Chiaroscuro". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  20. "Charts.nz – Ocean Alley – Chiaroscuro". Hung Medien. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
  21. "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 50 Australian Artist Albums 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  22. "ARIA End of Year Albums Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
  23. "Chiaroscuro by Ocean Alley (CD)". JB Hi-Fi. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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