The Ocean Blue (album)

The Ocean Blue
Studio album by
The Ocean Blue
ReleasedJuly 21, 1989 (1989-07-21)
StudioEden Studios, London, England
GenreAlternative rock, indie pop, jangle pop, new wave
Length45:47
Label
Producer
The Ocean Blue chronology
The Ocean Blue
(1989) 		Cerulean
(1991)
Singles from The Ocean Blue
  1. "Between Something and Nothing"
    Released: July 1989
  2. "Drifting, Falling"
    Released: 1990
  3. "Vanity Fair"
    Released: 1990

The Ocean Blue is the debut studio album by American indie pop band the Ocean Blue, released on July 21, 1989, by record labels Sire and Reprise.

Composition

The song "Vanity Fair" references The Pilgrim's Progress.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Magnetfavorable[2]
Trouser Pressgenerally favorable[3]

In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Nitsuh Abebe 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 No. 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.TitleLength
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

References

  1. ^ a b Abebe, Nitsuh. "The Ocean Blue – The Ocean Blue | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  2. ^ DuBrowa, Corey. "Classic Alternative: The Ocean Blue 'The Ocean Blue' [Sire/Reprise]". Magnet. Retrieved July 1, 2016.
  3. ^ Reighley, Kurt B.; Reno, Brad. "TrouserPress.com :: Ocean Blue". TrouserPress.com. Retrieved July 1, 2016.