5th December 2002

Live on the Riverboat - CD Released

Featuring the full performance from Simon’s and Oscar’s recent acoustic tour at the Renfrew Ferry, Glasgow, on 1st November 2002, the album includes 18 outstanding live tracks, including two brand new OCS songs (Second Hand Car and North Atlantic Drift)

Released on a strictly limited basis solely through the official site following huge fan demand, this is your only chance to get your hands on a copy of the unique live album.

It is released on a strictly limited fan base 4 figure number (around 3000) and once all copies are sold, there will be no reissues.

Update: 19 February 2004
You can currently buy this limited edition album through the Shop on this site.

Source:   ocs.com

8th January 2003

Live on the Riverboat - Postal Delays

Due to problems with Royal Mail/Christmas season, there has been a delay in people receiving there Live on the Riverboat CD’s, the Official Site has apologised for the delays and will look into any further disruptions

Source:   ocs.com

13th April 2003

UK Tour Announced

OCS manager Chris Cradock is currently finalising the itinerary of a full UK tour for later this year. The tour, which will take place during Autumn 2003, will begin in Scotland before moving south throughout England, also making a trip over the Irish Sea.

We’ll be announcing full details of the tour on the site very shortly, prior to going to the general press.

Source:   ocs.com

13th April 2003

“Dad Rock!”

A big congratulations to Steve Cradock and his wife Sally who last week gave birth to their first child; a beautiful bouncing baby girl named Sunny Elizabeth, who weighed just under 6 pounds.

Source:   ocs.com

1st April 2003

OCS to Split

An official note from Chris Cradock posted on the website, announced the band is to split immediately citing ‘irreconcilable differences’.
This is a huge blow to their loyal fanbase, and we wait with baited breath to see further developments on this one

Source:   ocs.com

13th April 2003

OCS Anthology and DVD

Universal Records are planning on releasing an Ocean Colour Scene anthology and DVD in the near future.  Although no exact details are finalised, the anthology will feature two CDs full of B-sides and rare OCS tracks (including many from the very first album). 

Concurrently, Universal will also be releasing a DVD, including live footage, promotional videos and interviews.

Source:   ocs.com

14th April 2003

New Album Update

As we mentioned previously, the new OCS album is now all recorded and we’re just going through the throws of the final mixes. It’s sounding ace; much heavier than the previous two albums. The band also thought it was crucial that it sounds more like an “album”, rather than a compilation of songs and they’re happy that they’ve achieved that.

The album, which is still unnamed, is due for release on 7th July (which just happens to be manager Chris Cradock’s 60th birthday!). Prior to this, the first single will be released on the 23rd June, with two CDs containing four brand new B-sides.

In the near future we will be playing around one minute of each album track on the website. Initially there will be one track for two days, followed by another track for two days and so on. When all twelve tracks have been played individually then a minute of all twelve will be accessible.

Watch this space!

Source:   ocs.com

14th April 2003

Festival News

The lads will not be playing any festivals this year, although Steve and Damon will be playing a few with Paul Weller.  For more details see www.paulweller.com

Source:   ocs.com

14th April 2003

Tour News Latest

As mentioned previously, Ocean Colour Scene will undertake a full UK tour in September/October. The tour will commence on the 4th September and continue until the 15th October.  The lads will be taking in 31 dates in all, right throughout the UK and Ireland.
 
As many fans already know, the band have always agreed that anybody who is outside the various venues at sound check time are let in to listen.

However, for this tour we’re currently investigating all the venues for age restrictions.  We’ve had loads of letter and e-mails in the past for fans under the age of 21 or 18 who can’t get into the shows.  So to get around this, the lads are hoping to extend the sound check by playing a few extra songs to allow the fans who would be to young for the gig to see and hear the lads for free, and also get an opportunity to meet the band and get autographs, etc.  The numbers would have to be limited but once all the details have been worked out we will place on website and local press to inform all.

Source:   ocs.com

13th April 2003

Album Latest

The band have now finished the recording of the new album at the Townhouse Studios in London. Max Heynes will spend the coming weeks remixing the 12 songs that have been laid down, ready for an album release in late summer 2003.

The group are delighted with the way the album’s going, and have had some hugely positive feedback from the label.  There’s 6 songs we could potentially choose as singles, and even more we’ll be able to play live later this year.

Even songs we thought we destined for stardom a year or two ago, such as ‘St. Cecilia’, haven’t managed to find their way onto the latest record.  In fact. after hearing the track “Golden Gate Bridge”, Noel Gallagher even commented “I wish I’d ****ing written that.”

Source:   ocs.com

17th May 2003

Interview in Birmingham Evening Mail

In an enlightening interview in the Birmingham Evening Mail, the band announced the new album title, ‘North Atlantic Drift’ and another date for their upcoming tour, at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. ( see tour news )
 
Some of the best quotes to come from the article are, on the reason for OCS doing another album, Simon states “Basically we got bored playing the same songs live” and of Simon’s frustration at the Lighthouse Family beating them to the most records sold in the mid nineties, “It still bothers us that the Lighthouse Family sold more records. This time, we determined to sell more than them”. Take that one very tongue in cheek!.

To read the full interview click here for a fullsize scan of the paper (kindly provided by Thomas Rose). To read the lyrics to the song ‘North Atlantic Drift’, click here

Source:  Birmingham Evening Mail / Thomas Rose

22nd May 2003

First Review of ‘North Atlantic Drift’ here soon

Later today/this week, I hope to bring a world first! The very first Review, Tracklisting and Lyrics from the new Ocean Colour Scene album ‘North Atlantic Drift’.

Update:
Review will be completed when Final Promo arrives....

Source:   Inhouse

27th May 2003

Vastly expanded Gallery Section

I have updated the Gallery which now runs to seven pages and has over 110 photos on, including certain photos that have never been seen before and many high resolution shots. I am always searching for new photos of OCS, if you have any you think might be of interest then you can send them to this address.

Click here to go to the Gallery

Source:   Inhouse / Anomymous

23rd May 2003

World Exclusive Details of ‘North Atlantic Drift’!

I have finally got the promo CD of OCS’s next album, ‘North Atlantic Drift’, I am in a quandry at the moment about posting anything more than screenshots of the CD and CD Inlay. Still you get the Tracklisting. I have done a full review and have got the Lyrics, I am currently waiting on a response from OCS Management......

Click here for the Tracklisting and for a picture of the Promo CD

Source:   Inhouse

25th May 2003

Tour Tickets for Nottingham and York on sale

More Tour Dates for you, firstly Nottinghams Rock City Venue and another at the York Barbican. The Official Site is due to be updated with the full tour listing soon. Visit the tour news page for further details.

Source:   Inhouse

25th May 2003

Dave Liddle: R.I.P

Dave Liddle, Paul Weller and Ocean Colour Scenes guitar technician for over 20 years died recently, He was respected in the industry and will be very sorely missed, as Simon once said “Dave Liddle, Legendary Roadie, Live on Radio 1, Give him a round of applause, Now!”

Some fans on the Paul Weller site have made a tribute page to him here

Source:   Inhouse

The Tour announcement Schedule is as follows:
May 27th: OCS Website Exclusive           
May 28th: Radio Announcements             
May 30th: Tickets go on Sale                

June 1st: First Ads in National Press
June 2nd: First Radio Ads
June 4th: NME Full Page

If anyone sees an advert for OCS in the paper, can you kindly scan it in and send it to me on this address

Source:   ocs.com

28th May 2003

Tour Announcement Schedule

26th May 2003

Exclusive interview with Chris Cradock

My scoop on the tracklisting seems to have gained a lot of attention! Not least of a certain Chris Cradock, Manager of OCS. In a lengthy interview with him I managed to glean some new and exciting information about your favourite band for you. Single Information, B - Sides, Photoshoot, Tour Information, New DVD etc etc.

Click here for the Part 1 of the Interview

Source:   Inhouse

28th May 2003

Stoke Lomax Venue Problems

Some of the more eagle eyed among you may have noticed that the Stoke Lomax Gig scheduled for the 13th of September has now been removed from the official site tour list, This is because the Venue has been sold. Alternative Venues are being sought.

Source:   Inhouse

30th May 2003

More Live Gig Photos Added

I have added over thirty new gig photos to the Gallery, making this the largest Ocean Colour Scene Gallery available! Thanks to Scott Ledbury who very kindly provided me with the photos, they cover the last couple of years gigs.

Click here to go to the Gallery Index, and here to go straight to the Gig photos page

Source:   Inhouse

8th May 2003

Filmed from the Front Row ~ DVD Released

Well, it is available to be purchased from the amazon website click here for details. The official date for release of the DVD is the 19th of May. The DVD includes footage shot at the Shepherds Bush gig shot last year, also has 40 Minute interview section and a gallery with shots going back several years.

Source:   forum

9th May 2003

Tour tickets on sale for Stoke Lomax

If your lucky?! enough to live in Stoke, the tour has got its first announced tour date there,

Go to the tour news page for links to the site.

Source:   ocs.com forum

6th May 2003

Top 100 British Artists of the last ten years

The song “The Day we caught the Train” came 15th in the top 100 artists of the last ten years, voted by the readers of the Virgin Radio website. The top three were, 1: Oasis - Wonderwall, 2: The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony, 3: R.E.M - Everybody Hurts. For the full list visit here

Source:   Inhouse

11th May 2003

Rare and Promo CD’s and Vinyl

If your looking for very rare and/or promo OCS material, click here. The current highlights include Talk of the Devil - 1999 Issued 25 Track promo CD with band interviews interspersed with 11 songs and some mega rare unissued vinyl. ( Check out the Swedish LP of “The day we caught the Train”, right, nice shirts! )

Source:   Inhouse

13th May 2003

Tour tickets on sale for Dublin’s Olympia Theatre

If you live in Dublin, (you lucky people) the tour has got its second announced tour date there, on the 15th of September. Tickets cost €33. Go to the tour news page for links to the site.

Source:   hotpress (sub required) / email from Orla

14th May 2003

Tour tickets on sale for Belfast’s Waterfront Hall

People from Belfast the tour has got its third announced tour date there, on the 17th of September.

Go to the tour news page for links to the site.

Source:   Inhouse

18th May 2003

Tour Tickets for Wolverhampton on sale

As briefly mentioned in the Birmingham Evening Mail article below, the tour gets its fourth announced date in Wolverhampton on the 13th of October. Click the tour news page for further details.

Source:   Inhouse

21st May 2003

Tour Tickets on sale for Cambridge, Southend & Margate

The new tour dates are starting to roll in, three confirmed dates are as mentioned above, at Cambridge Corn Exchange, Margate Winter Gardens and Southend Cliffs Pavilion. Visit the tour news page for further info

Source:   Inhouse

30th March 2003

New OCS Site to go live soon

There have been delays in getting the new OCS site up and running but I am told it is coming soon, the reason for this was that the contract for the existing site was cancelled before plans for the new one where in place, Hence the problems.

Source:   ocs.com

20th February 2003

www.debrisroad.co.uk to stay as online archive

The no longer updated OCS website known as Debris Road, which most people have had problems accessing, has now reappeared as an archive, it will no longer be updated but will remain as a source of OCS information going back five years.

Source:   ocs.com