North Atlantic Drift (album)
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| North Atlantic Drift | ||
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| Studio album by Ocean Colour Scene | ||
| Released | August 19, 2003 | |
| Recorded | ? | |
| Genre | Britpop, Blues Rock | |
| Length | 58:21 | |
| Label | Sanctuary Records | |
| Producer(s) | ? | |
| Professional reviews | ||
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| Ocean Colour Scene chronology | ||
| Live on the Riverboat (2002) |
North Atlantic Drift (2003) |
Anthology (2003) |
North Atlantic Drift is a 2003 album by Ocean Colour Scene
The title track is political commentary on American cultural imperialism and its support by the UK government, 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, analogy with the Sacking of Rome, "Between the Euphrates and the 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 reached #13 in the charts, though the other two singles did less well. The folky Second Hand Car was released as a single in Germany and Holland. She's Been Writing is dedicated to Sandy Denny, one of Fowler's favourite bands being The Fairport Convention
[edit] 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 • Simon Fowler • Oscar Harrison • Damon Minchella |
| Discography |
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| Studio albums: Ocean Colour Scene (1992) • Moseley Shoals (1996) • Marchin' Already (1997) • One From The Modern (1999) • Mechanical Wonder (2001) • North Atlantic Drift (2003) • A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad (2005) |
| Live albums: Live on the Riverboat (2003) • One For The Road (2006) • Live at the Jam House (2006) |
| Compilations: B-sides, Seasides and Freerides (1997) • Songs for the Front Row (2001) • Anthology (2003) |
