Germany's eclectic metallers of divine creativity THE OCEAN merge to the surface with their latest Precambrian. One has to admit this release is something of a different musical entity considering the creation process of it all. Upon listening to the first CD consisting of 5 tracks my listening adventure was abruptly stopped due to the inactive musical response. I mean come on... hardcore vocals with some symphonic flair sound should never be allowed. Nothing memorable about this first half of Hadean/Archaean for a band trying to achieve what? Something with geological lyrical references? Please! Now we shall mention the better half of Precambrain that had the senses soaring with Proterozoic. From beginning to the end this side reveals powerfully written songs blending melodic touches along with fiery energy as displayed with tracks Rhyacian, Ectasian and Tonian. Taking the lyrical process one has to really put themselves in a complex place trying to figure out what is being told, but nonetheless the music and words blend well together achieving something different on all fronts. So if different and indifferent speak to your listening taste buds then this band is for you.