Not to be outdone, “Jurassic / Cretaceous” is even more symphonic and wide-ranging (thanks in part to guest vocalist Jonas Renkse of Katatonia), whereas “Eocene” and “Oligocene” act as a one-two punch of restrained heartbreak. A sublime amalgamation of the group’s in-your-face brutality and cosmic catchiness, opener “Triassic” is an instant earworm. However, what Phanerozoic II lacks in surface-level appeal, it makes up for with increased nuance, scope, and ambition. If push comes to shove, its predecessor is a bit more immediately accessible and enjoyable. ![]() Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic / Cenozoic, which picks up right where 2018’s Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic left off. One of the pillars of modern German progressive metal, the Ocean Collective’s album-by-album dives into different eras of history never fail to entice and surprise. The Ocean Collective – Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic | Cenozoic
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