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Ocean Colour Scene (often abbreviated to OCS) are an England|English Rock music|rock Musical ensemble|band from Birmingham.
History
They were formed after two other local bands called ''The Boys'' and ''Fanatics'' disbanded. Fanatics released an E.P. titled ''Suburban Love Songs.''
Their first 7" single was called "Sway" and was released in the early 1990s|'90s UK indie (music)|indie era. However, when their record label was swallowed up by larger company Phonogram Records|Phonogram their eponymous debut was mixed, against the band wishes, to fit in with the Madchester musical trend of the time. With the album largely deemed a failure, and with the band in dispute with their record company, they spent several years in the wilderness.
With the explosion of the Britpop scene, OCS's music became nationally and internationally known. Their second album Moseley Shoals was received to critical acclaim, containing four hit singles and reaching the heights of #2 in the UK albums chart|UK Albums Chart and the follow up, Marchin' Already displacing Oasis (band)|Oasis at the top of the charts.
Their song The Riverboat Song was featured on Chris Evans' ''TFI Friday'' as the backing music when guests were introduced, and "Hundred Mile High City" and "July" were used in the film ''Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels'' and the associat... read all
Simon Fowler
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Simon Fowler Of Ocean Colour Scene
