In Purple

In Purple
EP by
Ocean Alley
Released28 August 2015
StudiosThe Palmgrove Studios, Studios 301
Length28:40
Label
  • Ocean Alley
ProducersCallum Howell, Rohin Brown
Ocean Alley chronology
Yellow Mellow
(2013)		 In Purple
(2015)		 Lost Tropics
(2015)
Singles from In Purple
  1. "Space Goat"
    Released: May 2015
  2. "Muddy Water"
    Released: August 2015

In Purple is the second extended play by Australian rock band Ocean Alley, released on 28 August 2015. It received a vinyl reissue in 2020 for its fifth anniversary. Following its vinyl reissue in August 2026, the EP peaked at number 50 on the Australian ARIA Charts.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The MusicStarStarStar

Paul Barbieri from The Music said "Combining '70s psychedelic soundscapes with blues, reggae and ska probably shouldn't work, but these boys make it seem effortless."

Lauren Katulka from Sounds of Oz said "The songs are full of sexy grooves and infectious hooks" and "[it] is a little rough around the edges, but I think its rawness is endearing. It adds a sense of authenticity that's missing in many more polished recordings. "

Track listing

All tracks are written by Ocean Alley.

In Purple track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Space Goat"4:22
2."Those Daze"4:00
3."Daydreaming"5:46
4."Sleepwalking"4:27
5."Twisted"5:28
6."Muddy Water"4:41
Total length:28:40

Charts

Chart performance for In Purple
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) 50

Release history

Release history and formats for Yellow Mellow
Region Date Format Label Catalogue Ref.
Worldwide 28 August 2015
Ocean Alley
Australia October 2020 (limited to 500)
Australia 14 August 2026
859715322026

References

  1. ↑ "Ocean Alley – Bald Faced Stag, Sydney 06/09/15". Music Feeds. September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Five Years On, Ocean Alley Look Back At Their In Purple EP Ahead of Its Vinyl Reissue". The Music (magazine). 28 August 2020. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  3. 1 2 JPaul Barbieri (8 September 2015). "Album Review: Ocean Alley - In Purple". The Music. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  4. ↑ "In Purple by Ocean Alley". Sounds of Oz. 17 September 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  5. ↑ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 August 2026. Retrieved 21 August 2026.
  6. ↑ "In Purple by Ocean Alley". Apple Music. 28 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2026.
  7. ↑ "In Purple 12" 140g Vinyl (Purple & White Marble)". Sound Merch. 2026. Retrieved 22 August 2026.