North Atlantic Drift (album)
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| North Atlantic Drift | ||
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| CD by Ocean Colour Scene | ||
| Released | July 2003 | |
| Recorded | ? | |
| Genre | rock, britpop, blues rock | |
| Length | ? | |
| Record label | Sanctuary Records | |
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| Professional reviews | ||
| All Music Guide (http://www.allmusic.com) review | 4/5 | link (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=A2h77gjtr46ic) |
| Ocean Colour Scene Chronology | ||
| Live on the Riverboat (200?) | North Atlantic Drift (2003) | Anthology (2003) |
North Atlantic Drift is a 2004 album by Ocean Colour Scene
The title track is political commentary on American cultural imperialism its support by the UK governent, particularly the then impending US-led invasion of Iraq, which was opposed by the majority of the British public. (OCS had shown their anti-war tendencies with the previous protest song Profit in Peace and associated with Paul Weller). "Meanwhile Rome burns" appears to be a reference to the September 11 Attacks, anology with the Sacking of Rome, "Between the Euphrates and tha other river now the home of the Devil and the liar" is a reference to Iraq and US President George W. Bush.
The first track, I Just Need Myself was played by Virgin Radio and charted, though the other two singles Make the Deal and . The folky Second Hand Car was released as a single in Germany and possibly elsewhere. She's Been Writing is dedicated to Sandy Denny, one of Fowler's favourite bands being The Fairport Convention
Track listing
- I Just Need Myself
- Oh Collector
- North Atlantic Drift
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Make the Deal
- For Every Corner
- On My Way
- Second Hand Car
- She's Been Writing
- The Song Goes On
- When Evil Comes
| Ocean Colour Scene |
| Steve Cradock | |
| Studio Albums: Ocean Colour Scene |
Moseley Shoals | Marchin' Already | One from the Modern | Mechanical Wonder | North Atlantic Drift | A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad |
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| Notable songs: The Riverboat Song | The Day We Caught the Train |