- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Japan
- ASIN: B0000072NG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
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"I remember", said OCS singer Simon Fowler in a 1996 interview, "when we were dropped, our old label boss said there were no potential singles on the demo tape we'd just given him. One of the songs on that tape was "The Day We Caught The Train"."
You can't blame the boy for gloating. When the Birmingham quartet recorded Moseley Shoals in their tiny home studio, there wasn't a label that wanted them. Perhaps that's why Fowler--one of Britain's most under-recognised lyricists --sounds like a man with nothing to lose on "The Circle" and the aching "It's My Shadow". R&B driven hits such as "The Riverboat Song" and "You've Got It Bad" paint a slightly misleading picture. In fact, there's a pastoral poignancy to much of Moseley Shoals which owes more to, say, Fairport Convention than mentor/mate Paul Weller. --Peter Paphides
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For people keen to see what guitar music sounded like in the late 90's, You can do a lot worse than buy Moseley Shoals. The album is packed with great tracks, The singalong 'The day we caught the train', the catchy 'The riverboat song' and 'the circle'(Supposedly based on the number 11 bus route around Birmingham) are probably the albums highlights, 'You've got it bad' and 'get away' are great album finishers.
But more than just an great album, Ocean Colour Scene were great for Birmingham. Oasis were Manchester's, Blur very London and Even Cast had that Liverpool sound, Birmingham had nothing until these mods came along. It was great to be in a club and bump into the band, to be 17 and have a nationwide band there was great. Getting the drummers autograph in a Birmingham Homebase kind of summed them up.
OCS have gone on to produce some poor stuff since then, Marchin' already was a sad let down, but for that moment, 90's defining albums, Moseley shoals is there.
But more than just an great album, Ocean Colour Scene were great for Birmingham. Oasis were Manchester's, Blur very London and Even Cast had that Liverpool sound, Birmingham had nothing until these mods came along. It was great to be in a club and bump into the band, to be 17 and have a nationwide band there was great. Getting the drummers autograph in a Birmingham Homebase kind of summed them up.
OCS have gone on to produce some poor stuff since then, Marchin' already was a sad let down, but for that moment, 90's defining albums, Moseley shoals is there.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I borrowed this CD from my friend last year before going to see Ocean Colour Scene at T in The Park, let's just say I've still got it! This CD has absolutely everything you could want in an album. Every single song on this album rocks, I wouldn't skip a single song. It is really sequential starting with the amazing Riverboat Song that has the best intro you will ever hear. It merges perfectly into The Day We Caught the Train, guarenteed to keep you singing for weeks. Lining your pockets is fantastic and It's my shadow will stay in your mind forever. If you're stuck on a deserted island this is the album to take, 5 stars just isn't enough! There's only one thing better than listening to Mosely Shoals and that's seeing the boys live, fantastic doesn't cover it!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
from the opening riff of the river boat song to the brilliance of fleeting mind mosely shoals is british music at its best,having managed to get my hands on the album in 96 on the day of it's release on tape there hasn't been a week from then on that i haven't played it, a few years ago i upgraded to the cd version only because i'd worn the tape out that much the lead guitar wasn't audible,need i say anymore? well dam right i do! over the years ocs have suffered total critical abuse because they dont play the media game like the likes of oasis,coldplay,etc, they realease the music that they want to realease,they are still one of the best kept secrets in the history of british music,the band contains one of the best singer song writers around, the album is a must for anyone who has any musical taste.
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Published 17 months ago by Tony
Sounds like a fresh debut album-but its not!
As I said on my title of my review this is not their first album as they released an album before Moseley Shoals which wasn't recived well but this album however was released at... Read more
Published on 18 Mar 2010 by Ross1927
So So!!
Well this band came along in mid 90's with oasis when thankfully bands were starting to play instruments again so as far as artistic merit goes then this stuff is fine even though... Read more
Published on 25 Jan 2010 by A. Dockrell
First time I heard this albumn
Went to watch oasis maine rd mcfc ground summer 97, Ocs supporting. Walking in 10 min late and beered up. To the beginnings of riverboat song, unforgetable . Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by D. Lloyd
still waiting
I'd actualy forgoten that i'd even ordered this cd but i've definately not yet received it!!
Published on 1 Aug 2009 by M. Bailey
Old Friend, Good to reacquaint.
I had this when it came out originally - on cassette - So when I saw it so less than £1 used - I just had to get it. Read more
Published on 6 July 2009 by McG
Simply great pop music.
I hold this album close to my heart. It dosen't get a listen often but It holds a lot of memories for me from when I was but a youth. Read more
Published on 6 July 2008 by Amplified Man
I saw this as the start...
It's fair to say this is one of the classic Britpop/Britrock albums.
Four singles came from the album (You've got it bad, The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught The Train... Read more
Four singles came from the album (You've got it bad, The Riverboat Song, The Day We Caught The Train... Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2007 by David Bowers
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I bought this CD two years ago when I was at college from someone's recomendation that 'most indie albums are rubbish, but this one is good. Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2006 by Paul Smithson
Ignore all memories of Chris Evans...
Maligned, derided and then ignored. Poor Ocean Colour Scene, a band who have had a rough ride with the press yet maintain a loyal base of fans. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2006 by Merry Terry
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