{"product_id":"the-wombats-oh-the-ocean","title":"The Wombats - Oh! The Ocean","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOh! The Ocean by The Wombats\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wombats return with \u003cem\u003eOh! The Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e, their latest full-length exploration of existential anxiety, romantic mishaps, and the general chaos of trying to make sense of modern life. This 2025 release finds the Liverpool outfit in characteristically self-aware form, oscillating between moments of genuine vulnerability and dark humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wombats have spent the better part of two decades crafting infectious indie rock that manages to be both clever and wildly entertaining. Known for their witty lyricism and propulsive rhythm section, the band has built a devoted following by refusing to take themselves too seriously whilst addressing very serious subjects. With Matthew \"Murph\" Murphy's distinctive vocals anchoring their sound, The Wombats continue to prove that thoughtful songwriting and fun aren't mutually exclusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Album + Tracklisting:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOh! The Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e is a masterclass in how to balance introspection with entertainment. The album opens with \"Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come\"—an immediate statement of intent that sets the tone for eighteen tracks of unfiltered observations about relationships, self-doubt, and the peculiar weight of existing in the 2020s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandout moments include \"Kate Moss,\" \"Gut Punch,\" and the album's anchoring track \"My Head Is Not My Friend,\" which explore themes of anxiety and self-sabotage with the band's trademark melodic sensibility. The inclusion of original writing demos and unreleased material—including \"X Rated\" and \"Different Next Time\"—provides listeners with an intimate look at the band's creative process, revealing how rough sketches become fully realised compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tracklist flows seamlessly through eighteen songs, each contributing to the album's overarching exploration of what it means to navigate uncertainty with a sense of purpose (or at least the pretence of one).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want To Come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan't Say No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood On The Hospital Floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKate Moss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGut Punch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Head Is Not My Friend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love America And She Hates Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe World's Not Out To Get Me, I Am\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrim Reaper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReality Is A Wild Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwerve (101)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood On The Hospital Floor (Original Writing Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReality Is A Wild Ride (Original Writing Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX Rated (Unreleased Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Next Time (Unreleased Demo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReady to join the conversation? Pick up \u003cem\u003eOh! The Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e on vinyl today. Buy it online, collect in-store at our Camp Hill location, or call 07 3171 0580 to reserve your copy now.\u003c\/p\u003e\"","brand":"The Wombats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67660118720548,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/5549\/7508\/files\/images_100.jpg?v=1791865532","url":"https:\/\/www.stashrecords.com.au\/products\/the-wombats-oh-the-ocean","provider":"Stash Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}