Some Heavy Ocean is the first official studio album by American singer-songwriter Emma Ruth Rundle, released on May 20, 2014 by Sargent House.[2] Writing for the album took place between summer 2012 and 2013.[4] The record was co-produced by Rundle and labelmate Chris Common, with recording completed at Sargent House's in-home studio.[4] Rundle has named "Living With the Black Dog" as her favorite track on the record.[5] The track "Oh Sarah" was said to be the first track written for the record.[6]