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Their first 7" single was called "Sway" and was released in the early '90s UK Indie era. The band released several other records and enjoyed a loyal local following, although it wasn't until the Britpop scene that their music became nationally and internationally known, with their songs being featured on Chris Evans' '' TFI Friday '' - their hit The Riverboat Song was the backing music when guests were introduced - and the film '' Lock, Stock And Two Smoking Barrels ''.

Their sound is deliberately retro, and influenced by sixties rock especially.


BAND MEMBERS


Their traditional line-up has consisted of:


Damon Minchella was fired by the band in 2003 , temporarily replaced by Gary "Mani" Mounfield for a support slot with Stereophonics and then was permanently replaced by Dan Sealey on bass. Another guitarist, Andy Bennett was also added, making them a five-piece.


Other contributing musicians




DISCOGRAPHY


Studio albums









































released Title Highest chart position
1992 Ocean Colour Scene 54 (upon 1996 re-release)
April 1996 Moseley Shoals 2
September 1997 Marchin' Already 1
September 1999 One From The Modern 4
April 2001 Mechanical Wonder 7
July 2003 North Atlantic Drift 14
March 2005 A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad 30



B-sides, Compilations and Lives






































March 1997 B-sides, Seasides And Freerides 14 B-sides compilation of material from the " Moseley Shoals " era.
December 2002 Live On The Riverboat N/A/ Live recording of an acoustic concert by Simon Fowler and Oscar Harrison and released via their website in limited edition run.
July 2001 Songs For The Front Row 16 Compilation of mainly singles up to 2001 with some other tracks. Also a limited edition was released with bonus live CD.
July 2003 Anthology 50 A complete collection of Ocean Colour Scene's material from their debut album up to 2001. Including singles and b-sides. A limited edition CD was released with bonus disc featuring alternative mixes, b-sides and live songs.
September 2004 One For The Road (sic) 75 A live album taken from their 2004 summer festival tour.
May 2006 Live At The Jam House - A live album to be released shortly, following a Birmingham acoustic gig in mid-February 2006.



UK Singles


  • 1989 (as The Fanatics ) "Suburban Love Songs"

  • 1990 "Sway"

  • 1991 "Yesterday Today EP"

  • 1992 "Sway" reissue

  • 1992 "Giving It All Away"

  • 1992 "Do Yourself A Favour EP"


  • Hiatus/Paul Weller's backing band


  • 1996 " The Riverboat Song " #15

  • 1996 "You've Got It Bad" #7

  • 1996 " The Day We Caught The Train " #4

  • 1996 "The Circle" #6

  • 1997 "Hundred Mile High City" #4

  • 1997 "Travellers Tune" #5

  • 1997 "Better Day" #9

  • 1998 "It's a Beautiful Thing" #12

  • 1999 "Profit in Peace" #13

  • 1999 "So Low" #34

  • 2000 "July / I am the News" #31

  • 2001 "Up on the Down Side" #19

  • 2001 "Mechanical Wonder" #49

  • 2001 "Crazy Lowdown Ways" #64

  • 2003 "I Just Need Myself" #13

  • 2003 "Make the Deal" #35

  • 2004 "Golden Gate Bridge" #40

  • 2005 "Free My Name" #23

  • 2005 "This Day Should Last Forever" #53



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