Album Review: North Atlantic Oscillation - Grappling Hooks

North Atlantic Oscillation take a ambient/prog-rock approach on 'Grappling Hooks', with a steady mix of loud and soft tracks.

'Hollywood Has Ended' summarises the bands sound with its Pink Floyd-esque delicateness and bright, atmospheric vibe being mixed with indie rock guitars. On paper it may not sound very good but in the end its rather appreciative.

Elsewhere tracks 'Cell Count' and 'Ceiling Poem' showcase the bands electronic-based soft side with '77 Hours' and 'Audioplastic' being the opposite and sounds like nearly a different band altogether, with crashing drums and rocking guitars. Although the bands use of electronica remains intact.