Flip Phone Fantasy
Second studio album by Australian nu metal band Ocean Grove.
Flip Phone Fantasy is the second studio album by Australian nu metal band Ocean Grove, released on 13 March 2020 through UNFD Records. Their first single "Ask for the Anthem" came out on 6 February 2019, followed by "JUNKIE$" on 28 October 2019, "Sunny" on 12 December 2019 (with its music video released on 20 January 2020), "NEO" on 11 February 2020, and "Thousand Golden People" on 27 February 2020 alongside the album's release date announcement. It is the first album to not feature Luke Holmes on vocals and Jimmy Hall on guitar, and the first to feature Twiggy Hunter on bass and vocals with Dale Tanner switching to lead vocals. The album shifts away from their previous hardcore punk influence toward rap metal and alternative rock, with far less screaming than their earlier work.
Quick Facts
- Artist
- Ocean Grove
- Released
- 13 March 2020
- Recorded
- 2018–2019
- Genre
- Nu metal; rap metal
- Length
- 37:01
- Label
- UNFD
- Producer
- Sam Bassal
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Critical reception
Flip Phone Fantasy received critical acclaim upon release. Kel Burch of Depth Mag gave it a perfect score of 10, stating: 'Whether it’s in the fire of "Neo", the dark trancey world of "Guys from the Gord", the whispered intoxication of "Baby Cobra", the heartfelt balladry of "Freaks", or the bouncy singalongs of "Ask for the Anthem", Flip Phone Fantasy brilliantly expresses the heart and soul of Ocean Grove. The band embody the importance of individuality and to look to the heart instead of assume a prescribed or expected image. Flip Phone Fantasy is a fitting tribute to that, and a breathtaking adventure to be with.' Tom Valcanis of Hysteria Magazine also gave a perfect 10, writing: 'Ocean Grove starved for this album, they bled for this album. Flip Phone Fantasy is that union of imagination, time, and sound manifest. Go decorate some well earned moments with it. You’ll be glad you did.'
Frequently Asked Questions
Who produced Flip Phone Fantasy?
Flip Phone Fantasy was produced by Sam Bassal.
How long is Flip Phone Fantasy?
Flip Phone Fantasy runs 37:01.
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