Oddworld (album)

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Oddworld
Studio album by
Released22 October 2024
Recorded2017 [1] -2024
Genre
Ocean Grove chronology
Up in the Air Forever
(2022)
Oddworld
(2024)
Singles from Up in the Air Forever
  1. "30 May Fly Away"
    Released: 2024
  2. "My Disaster"
    Released: 25 July 2024
  3. "Raindrop"
    Released: 28 August 2024
  4. "Last Dance"
    Released: 10 October 2024

Oddworld is the fourth studio album by Australian nu metal band Ocean Grove. it was released on 22 November 2024 through SharpTone Records.

Contents

Background

Producer Sam Bassal has stated that several aspects of the album were inspired by major 2000s artists such as N.E.R.D. and Justin Timberlake. [1] [3]

Reception

Track listing

Note: All track titles are stylised in all caps.

Oddworld track listing
No.TitleLength
1."OG Forever" 
2."Cell Division" 
3."Fly Away" 
4."Stunner" 
5."Raindrop" 
6."No Offence Detected" 
7."My Disaster" 
8."Last Dance" 
9."SoWhat1999" 
10."OTP" (feat. New Babylon & Adult Art Club) 

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