Ocean Colour Scene – Moseley Shoals: A Britpop Classic

Released in 1996 during the golden era of Britpop, ‘Moseley Shoals’ by Ocean Colour Scene quickly captured hearts, reaching No. 2 on the UK charts and staying there for an impressive 92 weeks. This album, selling over a million copies worldwide, marked a significant turning point in the band’s career, propelled by the support of music legends like Paul Weller and Noel Gallagher.

The album’s standout single, ‘The Riverboat Song’, gained massive exposure through Chris Evans’ popular TV show, ‘TFI Friday’, setting the stage for a series of hits. Produced by Brendan Lynch, known for his work with Weller, the album features a rich blend of R&B influences, reminiscent of the Small Faces and infused with a distinctive ’60s flair. Elements of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones can also be sensed, along with touches of prog-rock and psychedelia, creating a truly eclectic sound.

Alongside ‘The Riverboat Song’, the album boasts three other Top 10 singles: ‘The Day We Caught the Train’, ‘You’ve Got It Bad’, and ‘The Circle’. Dive into the full Ocean Colour Scene album tracklist below:

• 1. The Riverboat Song – Ocean Colour Scene (4:55)
• 2. The Day We Caught the Train – Ocean Colour Scene (3:06)
• 3. The Circle – Ocean Colour Scene (3:43)
• 4. Lining Your Pockets – Ocean Colour Scene (3:37)
• 5. Fleeting Mind – Ocean Colour Scene (5:09)
• 6. 40 Past Midnight – Ocean Colour Scene (4:02)
• 7. One for the Road – Ocean Colour Scene (3:43)
• 8. It’s My Shadow – Ocean Colour Scene (4:24)
• 9. Policemen and Pirates – Ocean Colour Scene (4:03)
• 10. The Downstream – Ocean Colour Scene (5:32)
• 11. You’ve Got It Bad – Ocean Colour Scene (4:26)
• 12. Get Away – Ocean Colour Scene (7:56)