Elegance is truly a fascinating part of life. Poise is always welcome in the world, and it can be found wherever you go. Seeing a leaf drift aimlessly in the wind can be an elegant sight to behold, and a glacier that sits in the middle of the sea can have grace as well. Dignity brings a wonderfully intelligent slice to the pie that makes up life, and it has this way of making us feel graceful. Including elegance in the world is delightful, and Echo and The Bunnymen establish this quality with 1984's 'Ocean Rain'.

Echo and The Bunnymen truly brought out the charm that was hidden in their previous works. Echo and The Bunnymen's past efforts were full of dread and longing, and they indulged in outlandish digressions that could freak out their audiences. Albums such as 'Heaven Up Here' and 'Porcupine' flirted with despair and drama, but 'Ocean Rain' displayed a newfound confidence to the band. Doing away with the tension that was present on earlier releases, Echo and The Bunnymen have chosen to embrace the sunshine of life. Much of 'Ocean Rain' is an ornate affair with luxurious orchestration, and the music shines with a sophisticated opulence to it. 'Ocean Rain' is akin to spending a wonderful afternoon in the park, and much of the album exemplifies the extravagant elements of life.

'Ocean Rain' is also a deeply luscious wonderland. Whether it is the sweeping strings of "Nocturnal Me" or the exuberant joy of "Silver", 'Ocean Rain' is masterful in extolling delectable feelings. Echo and The Bunnymen tell these tales of remarkable adventures, and Ian McCulloch's crooning vocals serenade the listener with the sensations of undergoing a grandiose journey. Excitement and glory are all over the album, and 'Ocean Rain' can take its audiences away on a wonderful expedition.

Elements of undiluted energy are present as well. So much of 'Ocean Rain' is a grand experience to uncover, and Echo and The Bunnymen makes you feel like a prince walking through a magical castle. As shown with the opulent developments of "My Kingdom" and the euphoria of "Seven Seas", 'Ocean Rain' can induce sumptuousness with its glowing sound. Its instruments swell like a fluttering heartbeat, and Echo and The Bunnymen feel like artists painting on a glorious canvas.

Overall, 'Ocean Rain' is an exercise in grace. Its dazzling sound reveals a unique dimension for Echo and The Bunnymen's sound, peeling away the angst of their past albums to reveal the gentility in their sound. The album carries itself with lush visions of grandeur, and its energy induces enchantment in the listener. 'Ocean Rain' testifies how grand life can be, and it will always shine in the feats of Echo and The Bunnymen.