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Ocean Colour Scene
12+ albums
britpopindierockbritishindie rock
about
Ocean Colour Scene (often abbreviated to OCS) is an English rock band formed in Birmingham in 1989. They have had five top 10 albums including a number one in 1997. They have also achieved seventeen top 40 singles and six top 10 singles to date. They were formed after two other bands called The Boys and Fanatics disbanded. Fanatics released an EP titled Suburban Love Songs. OCS signed to Phfftt Records in 1990. Their first single, "Sway", was released in September 1990 during the alternative era. When their record label was swallowed up by larger company Phonogram their eponymous début album was remixed, against the band's wishes, to fit in with the Baggy/alternative-dance musical trend of the time. The album was largely deemed a failure. Being in dispute with their label, the band were forced back onto unemployment benefits, with no real direction and being only able to write new music with no outlet for it. In 1993, the start of the turnaround occurred. Paul Weller invited the band to support him on some dates of his tour. On the back of these performances, Weller invited guitarist Steve Cradock to play on one of his singles, and vocalist Simon Fowler to sing on his album, Wild Wood. Cradock was asked to play live with Weller on his tour, and the money Cradock made kept the band afloat during this time. Britpop fame (1995–2000) The band recorded a demo that was sent to various industry figures. After hearing this tape, Noel Gallagher invited the band to play with Oasis on
top songs
albums
Moseley Shoals
Marchin' Already
One From the Modern
Songs For The Front Row - The Best Of Ocean Colour Scene
Mechanical Wonder
Ocean Colour Scene Hit Pac - 5 Series
Moseley Shoals Deluxe Edition
A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad
Anthology
North Atlantic Drift
Music From The Motion Picture Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels
On The Ley Line