Echoes of the Sea: The Oceans Greatest Hits

## Professional ratings

"Echoes of the Sea: The Oceans Greatest Hits" is a compilation album by Danish rock band The Oceans, released on June 20, 2028. The album features 16 of the band's biggest hits from their career, spanning from their debut EP "Who is The Oceans?" (2023) to their most recent album at the time, "Making Waves" (2026). The album includes all of the band's chart-topping hits, such as "(I Want You) To Love Me," "The Tide," "Trains," and "Deep Heart," among others. In addition, the album also features two new tracks, "Echoes of the Sea" and "Remember Me," which were recorded exclusively for this compilation.

The re-production of the songs on "Echoes of the Sea: The Oceans Greatest Hits" was undertaken by the renowned producer Patrick Steele, who has worked with numerous other successful artists in the industry. Steele's production on the album showcased his ability to take already great songs and enhance them with his own creative touch, elevating the overall sound of the album to new heights. Steele incorporated modern production techniques while still staying true to the original recordings, ensuring that the album would appeal to both long-time fans and new listeners alike.

The album was a commercial success, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and has since been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA, denoting shipments of over four million copies in the United States alone. It has also received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the band's songwriting and musicianship.

## Charts

 US Top Rock Albums
 US Digital Albums
 Canadian Albums Chart
 UK Albums Chart
 German Albums Chart (Offizielle Top 100)
 Danish Albums Chart (Hitlisten)
 Australian Albums Chart
 New Zealand Albums Chart
 French Albums Chart (SNEP)

## Certifications

 Canada
 Denmark
 United Kingdom
 Australia
 New Zealand

## Notes

1. The album was originally planned to feature 18 tracks, but the band decided to cut it down to 16 to ensure that only the best songs made the final cut.
2. The two new tracks on the album, "Echoes of the Sea" and "Remember Me," were originally written during the band's downtime in between their "Making Waves" tour dates, but were rewritten later.
3. "Echoes of the Sea" was written as a tribute to the band's love for their audience and their everlasting legacy in the music industry,
4. The album's cover art features a stunning vintage photograph of the band standing on Møns Klint, signed by both band members.
5. The band spent over six months carefully curating the tracklist for the album, listening to every song they had ever recorded and debating which ones deserved a spot on the final compilation.
6. The album's lead single, "(I Want You) To Love Me," was actually the band's first-ever radio hit, and it helped catapult them to mainstream success.
7. The album was released on the tenth anniversary of the band's formation, making it a special milestone for the group and their fans.
8. Despite being a compilation album, "Echoes of the Sea: The Oceans Greatest Hits" was well-received by critics, who praised the band's consistency and their ability to craft catchy, memorable songs.
9. The album's success led to a surge in popularity for the band, with many fans discovering their music for the first time and attending their concerts in record numbers.
10. To celebrate the album's release, the band played a massive reunion concert in Dublin, playing to a sold-out crowd with 82,000+ audience members.