Atlantic Ocean

Richard Swift's The Atlantic Ocean (2009) is a meticulously crafted album, gorgeously recorded with a session at Chicago's famed Wilco Loft. It's a brilliant takedown of music industry artifice and hipster culture's emptiness. Opening with 'I'm part of the scene... I got the right LPs' over fuzzed Casio stabs and a drum - machine beat on the title track, the chorus 'Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, You're gonna drown' slyly targets a major label. Throughout the album, Swift burns bridges and exposes the truth. On 'Lady Luck', a Sly Stone - inspired track, Swift shows his trust in family love over the allure of the music industry. Alongside 2007's Dressed Up for the Letdown and 2018's posthumous The Hex, it forms a meta - pop masterpiece trilogy.

To enjoy this album, simply play it on your preferred music player. You can listen to it from start to finish to catch the overall theme, or pick your favorite tracks. There are no special playback requirements. Keep your music device clean and in good condition to ensure the best sound quality. While listening, relax and let the lyrics and melodies immerse you in Swift's world. If you're sharing it with others, remember that everyone might interpret the album's messages differently, so have fun discussing it!