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Birmingham, England (1990 – present)
Ocean Colour Scene is an alternative rock band which formed in Birmingham, England in 1990. Currently, the band consists of Simon Fowler (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Steve Cradock (guitar, organ), Andy Bennett (guitar), Tony Boylan (guitar), Dan Sealey (bass) and Oscar Harrison (drums). Founding bassist Damon Minchella left the band amicably in 2003.
Falling between the energetic pop/rock of mod revival and the psychedelic experimentations of Traffic, Ocean Colour Scene came to be one of the leading bands of the traditionalist, post- Britpop of the mid-’90s. Although they had formed in Birmingham in 1990 and had several minor hits during the height of Madchester in the early ’90s, the band didn’t earn a large following until 1996, when their second album, Moseley Shoals, became a multi-platinum success story in the U.K. Their ascent was greatly aided by Paul Weller and Oasis’ Noel Gallagher, both publicly praised Ocean Colour Scene for keeping the flame of real rock & roll burning during the ’90s. And, according to one specific definition, they were right, since Ocean Colour Scene was nothing if not rock & roll traditionalists, drawing heavily from British Invasion pop, psychedelia, soul, R&B, and blues-rock to create a reverential homage to classic rock.
Falling between the energetic pop/rock of mod revival and the psychedelic experimentations of Traffic, Ocean Colour Scene came to be one of the leading bands of the traditionalist, post- Britpop of the mid-’90s. Although they had formed in Birmingham in 1990 and had several minor hits during the height of Madchester in the early ’90s, the band didn’t earn a large following until 1996, when their second album, Moseley Shoals, became a multi-platinum success story in the U.K. Their ascent was greatly aided by Paul Weller and Oasis’ Noel Gallagher, both publicly praised Ocean Colour Scene for keeping the flame of real rock & roll burning during the ’90s. And, according to one specific definition, they were right, since Ocean Colour Scene was nothing if not rock & roll traditionalists, drawing heavily from British Invasion pop, psychedelia, soul, R&B, and blues-rock to create a reverential homage to classic rock.
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Broken-Stones wrote:
Never disappoint live! Love love love this band!!
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DuGallagher wrote:
The Fabulous Ocean Colour Scene <3
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englishstone wrote:
so underrated...
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luvstuss wrote:
Ocean Colour Scene в O2 Academy Brixton Возникновению этой группы предшествовал неизбежный распад двух других - The Boys и The Fanatics. http://pulse-uk.org.uk/concerts/ocean-colour-scene-v-o2-academy-brixton/
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
Up On The Downside
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garyjcbs482 wrote:
saw Simon Fowler at Bridge Bash Festival a couple of month ago, There were great :)
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reidcronin16 wrote:
Marchin' Already is a great album, my favourite is get blown away! great track!
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CypherUK wrote:
My Dad used to listen to OCS along with the Jam and others. So before I really knew who OCS were their songs were imprinted on me. For anyone new to them and looking to get to know their stuff the 'best of' album called 21 that they released last year would be a great place to start. Loads of great songs but I think Big Star is one of the best songs I've ever heard. It's become a sin to hit the skip button when that song comes on. More people need to know about them tbh.
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enoughWithThis wrote:
The best BritPop band ever!
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podgethebastard wrote:
back in the day...but still quality
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DuGallagher wrote:
These guys are amazing.
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Ipsascientia wrote:
i will admit i like them far more than i originally thought i would.
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matthewirwin286 wrote:
why aren't people listening to So Low?
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RobAyers wrote:
Amazing live
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boblindz wrote:
kren.,!
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Sleepchk wrote:
Lock, stock and two smoking barrels.
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fisshbone wrote:
damn, i just know them when Up On The Downside featured in PES 2010 Soundtrack... if only i know them sooner...
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MisterMackaye wrote:
GOD DAMN't!!! OCEAN COLOUR SCENE TOTALLY AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Matty-303 wrote:
These were the first band I ever saw. I was 9 and they played at Hull City Hall. Solid Gold supported
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X_Luis wrote:
They must be more popular! Moseley Shoals and Marchin' Already are great classic of britpop!
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