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Over the Counter Culture

~ The Ordinary Boys (Artist)
4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Audio CD (5 Jul 2004)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: B-Unique
  • ASIN: B0002C9TY4
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,677 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Track Listings

1. Over The Counter Culture
2. The List Goes On
3. Week In Week Out
4. Talk Talk Talk
5. Little Bitch
6. Settle Down
7. Weekend Revolution
8. Maybe Someday
9. Just a Song
10. Seaside
11. In Awe of the Awful
12. Robots and Monkeys

Product Description

Amazon.co.uk Review
Seemingly arriving fully formed, and with a polished debut, Over the Counter Culture, tucked under their arms, the Ordinary Boys are one of those bands that deserve the hype. Rooted in the best traditions of British bands, with the predominant sound being that of classy recent single "Week In Week Out", the Brighton band's debut album demonstrates their natural grasp of the punk-pop vocabulary--indeed, there are echoes of Britpop-era Blur in the horn-laden title track, as well as a direct link to the past in a cover of the Specials' "Little Bitch", which still retains its ska traditions but adds beefy "Brown Sugar" styled riffing.

Original it may not be, but what comes through most of all is the fact that this is solid stuff; confident vocals coupled with rama-lama glam guitars and very British lyrics ("Stop throwing insults/ And crockery around") shows the band's natural, infectious talent. In fact, the only time the band come a cropper is in "The List Goes On", an overreaching lament for musical originality--slightly hypocritical in light of the band's immediate (and very obvious) influences, most notably the Jam. A good indicator of things to come, this set is certainly a recommended choice, with enough promise to show that the Ordinary Boys will be around for a while yet. --Thom Allott

CD Description
'Over The Counterculture' is the debut album from East Preston four piece The Ordinary Boys. The album, almost a homageto early eighties British indie and mod, has earned the boys comparisons to The Jam, The Clash, The Smiths and even TheSpecials. The singles 'Talk Talk Talk', 'Week In Week Out',and 'Maybe Someday' are all included.

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars You can really feel the energy, 7 Dec 2005
I took to this album straight away because of its raw energy and emotion - it reminded me of a lot of new wave bands in the late 70's ( even echoing In The City by The Jam in places, although not quite hitting that very high standard). A very good debut and I look forward to hearing 'Brassbound'
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars ALBUM OF THE YEAR SO FAR, 8 Jul 2004
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This review is from: Over the Counter Culture (Audio CD)
I got this record on the strength of the 2 singles i had heard, but nothing about them prepared me for how great this album would be.I have bought every major guitarband's release this year, Franz Ferdinand, Snow Patrol, Razorlight etc and enjoyed all of them, it is indeeda good time for good guitar music.
However the Ordinary boys album blows them all away, the opening and title track is a classic with it's motown brass and cutting lyrics.This band have something to say unlike most bands who prefer bland ambigious lyrics, i love 'Just a song', with the line this is not cathartic this is just a song.
Other stand out songs are Seaside and weekend revolution.
buy this if you want your live seriously enriched by something exciting.Not a dinner party record more a smash the house up kind!IMPRESSED
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Noisy boys..., 4 Jan 2005
By Neil "Celtic Soul Boy" (Ipswich, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Over the Counter Culture (Audio CD)
I bought this one on the strength of hearing the single 'Week in Week out' - reminded me of 'time for heroes' by the Libertines but with their own distinctive sound - nice to hear some 'English' vocals again, bringing the Jam to mind. Apart from all of this the OBs do stand out as a band with a little bit of character and attitude in a time of identikit guitar bands. The production could do to be a bit more raw in my opinion...whatever, this will get you out of your seat and get you going...easily worth the money.

Enjoy, love, Neil

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5.0 out of 5 stars Maximum rating for the title track alone!
I have to agree with many views here: "Brassbound" is the inferior album. Too streamlined. Tame in comparism. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2006 by Club Senior

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE ALBUM
Im writing to disagree with a previous reviewer i have both of TOB albums and Over the Counter Culture is definatly the better of the two,although i like Brassbound i found it a... Read more
Published on 24 April 2006 by Mr. R. Z. Cochrane

5.0 out of 5 stars Massively underrated album
The Ordinary Boys may no longer be alternative cool after singer Preston's appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, but there's no denying the sheer quality of this album. Read more
Published on 17 April 2006 by Ray L

3.0 out of 5 stars BUY BRASSBOUND!
Dont get me wrong, i am a big fan of the ordinary boys, but only a fan of their new album brassbound, which is a masterpiece, but i think this is a poor debut, listening to tracks... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by ash9_23

5.0 out of 5 stars once upon a time, music used to mean so much more......
This album is good! It's very good in fact. For me personally, it's refreshing to see a young band who for all intents and purposes have engulfed themselves in the... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006 by Mr. P. Lloyd

4.0 out of 5 stars A "Nostalgic" New Band
If I get an album these days with more than 3 songs on it that I actually like then I feel I got good value. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2006 by kabo

5.0 out of 5 stars bloody brilliant
this album is absolutely brilliant.. addictive - cannot stop listening. witty takes on modern life, and with Preston's voice it all sounds fantastic. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2006 by emma

5.0 out of 5 stars Over The Counter Culture
Not much to say, except that this is possibly the second best album you can buy, the first being 'The Ordinary Boys' Newest material 'Brassbound'. Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2006 by dec_redders1

1.0 out of 5 stars The Band with the most apt name in the world
This is Britpop millennium style,, The Ordinary Boys like so many of the recent glut of British Bands, could probably if they so wished list exactly the same collection of bands... Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2005 by Robert Stephenson

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of British
This plays like a greatest hits. Not a bit of filler and each song as good as the last! Has to be heard to be believed!
Published on 24 April 2005 by Hands

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