The Ocean Blue (album)
The Ocean Blue is the eponymous debut studio album by American band The Ocean Blue, released in 1989 by record labels Sire and Reprise.
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| Released | 1989 | |||
| Studio | Eden Studios, London, England | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 45:47 | |||
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Composition
The song "Vanity Fair" references The Pilgrim's Progress.
Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| Magnet | favorable[2] |
| Trouser Press | generally favorable[3] |
AllMusic wrote "While its songwriting occasionally falters, and it lacks the sonic cohesion of its two successors, The Ocean Blue delivers on what makes all of the band's work so appealing: simple, beautiful hooks and melodies."[1]
The album peaked at #155 on the Billboard 200.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by David Schelzel; all music is composed by David Schelzel and The Ocean Blue.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Between Something and Nothing" | 4:02 |
| 2. | "Vanity Fair" | 4:38 |
| 3. | "Drifting, Falling" | 3:54 |
| 4. | "The Circus Animals" | 3:56 |
| 5. | "Frigid Winter Days" | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Just Let Me Know" | 3:29 |
| 7. | "Love Song" | 3:22 |
| 8. | "Ask Me Jon" | 3:12 |
| 9. | "Awaking to a Dream" | 4:11 |
| 10. | "The Office of a Busy Man" | 3:46 |
| 11. | "Myron" | 3:29 |
| 12. | "A Familiar Face" | 4:33 |
| Total length: | 45:47 | |
Personnel
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References
- Abebe, Nitsuh. "The Ocean Blue – The Ocean Blue | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- DuBrowa, Corey. "Classic Alternative: The Ocean Blue 'The Ocean Blue' [Sire/Reprise]". Magnet. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
- Reighley, Kurt B.; Reno, Brad. "TrouserPress.com :: Ocean Blue". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
External links
- The Ocean Blue at Discogs (list of releases)
- http://www.theoceanblue.com/self-titled
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