Moseley Shoals - Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene were basically reborn with this album after their first album made no impression on the general public. They regrouped after that, re-evaluated their music and four years later released Moseley Shoals. It turned out to be one of the biggest albums in 1996 and reintroduced Ocean Colour Scene to the masses. It was released when British Guitar music was once again at it's height and with this album, OCS proved that they could cut it with the best of them, their songs beating some of their more established and well known counterparts. 'The Riverboat song' is the one that literally everyone knows. It has been played on everything from ...

This album had 12 tracks all of which are absolutely brilliant. I have 2 favourites which are POLICEMEN AND PIRATES and THE CIRCLE. These 2 songs really are 2 of their best. There is only one song on the album which I’m not too keen on which is LINING YOUR POCKETS, it makes me feel down, although I have a friend who loves this song, so I guess its all down to personal opinions. The cover of the album isn’t as attractive as it could be, but if you like ocean colour scenes music or anything of a similar type I would recommend it highly to anyone for sure. ...

Like a good action movie this has an awesome beginning with big explosions aplenty to be found in the form of the first two songs, which are probably the most popular two songs from the band to date. 'The Riverboat Song' with it’s sprawling guitar solo, a organic contribution from Paul Weller (he played the organ, ha, ha!), and rousing chorus. Next port of call is the brilliant 'The day we caught the train', sharp and intelligent verses capped off by another highly memorable chorus. Oscar, Simon, Steve and Damon are all talented individuals and have a great chemistry, this album being a fantastic showcase. 'The Circle' is a ...