The second studio album features the band's signature blend of raw, guitar-driven rock with elements of noise rock and pop, and was co-produced with J. Mascis of Dinosaur Jr. and Sean Slade.
The EP, along with their subsequent work, established the band's reputation for raw aggression and visceral energy, with lyrics exploring frustration and anxiety.
A cult classic among Japanese music collectors, Ocean Side was originally released in 1984 by mythical label VAP and features lush compositions and arrangements by J-Pop icon Tetsuji Hayashi.