The eight member German band The Ocean (also sometimes known as The Ocean Collective) prefers to describe their sound as heavily influenced by a long and diverse group of surrealists including artists in contemporary metal and alternative, composers, and film makers, and further claim that the band works to disassociate themselves from these influences. 'FluXion', thefollow up to 2003's 'Fogdiver', mixes the layered sonic landscapes and slow building tempos with periods of aggressive metal and hardcore. However, the more interesting and unusual aspect of 'FluXion' is the dense orchestral atmosphere that gives much of the album a film score feeling. In fact, I would say this combination Rachels by way of Danny Elfman and David Lynch influence is as strong as the earlier made comparisons, and also better captures the band's strengths.