Blabbermouth has given an 8/10 review to "Peace When I'm Dead", the new album from Australian band Ocean Sleeper, praising its blend of heaviness and melody. The record reflects the group's DIY origins in the regional town of Gippsland, Victoria, where they built a following without traditional industry backing, and the review suggests this self-made ethos shapes the album's energetic, hard-won character.

The 11-track album draws comparisons to Beartooth and The Amity Affliction, mixing punk and hardcore bite with accessible hooks suited to live performance. The reviewer singles out "Break the Cycle" for its immediate, singalong chorus, "Forgive" for its added emotional and melodic depth, and the title track for its heavier, high-energy sound, concluding that the album works well as a cohesive whole.