North Atlantic Drift (album)

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North Atlantic Drift
North Atlantic Drift cover
Studio album by Ocean Colour Scene
Released July 07, 2003
Recorded ?
Genre Britpop, Blues Rock
Length 58:21
Label Sanctuary Records
Producer Martin 'Max' Hayes
Professional reviews
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

The U.S. version was released on August 19, 2003, and contained four bonus tracks, all of which were b-sides to the U.K. single releases of "I Just Need Myself."

  1. "I Just Need Myself"
  2. "Oh Collector"
  3. "North Atlantic Drift"
  4. "Golden Gate Bridge"
  5. "Make the Deal"
  6. "For Every Corner"
  7. "On My Way"
  8. "Second Hand Car"
  9. "She's Been Writing"
  10. "The Song Goes On"
  11. "When Evil Comes"

  1. "I Just Need Myself"
  2. "Oh Collector"
  3. "North Atlantic Drift"
  4. "Golden Gate Bridge"
  5. "Make the Deal"
  6. "For Every Corner"
  7. "On My Way"
  8. "Second Hand Car"
  9. "She's Been Writing"
  10. "The Song Goes On"
  11. "When Evil Comes"
  12. "Will You Take Her Love"
  13. "Me, I'm Left Unsure"
  14. "Questions"
  15. "I Want To See The Bright Lights"
 v • d • e Ocean Colour Scene

Band Members: Steve Cradock • Simon Fowler • Oscar Harrison • Dan Sealey • Andy Bennett
Former members: Damon Minchella
Discography
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) • On the Leyline (2007)
Live albums: Live on the Riverboat (2003) • One for the Road (2006) • Live at the Jam House (2006) • Live at Birmingham Academy (2006) • BBC Sessions (2007)
Compilations: B-sides, Seasides and Freerides (1997) • Songs for the Front Row (2001) • Anthology (2003) • The Collection (2007)
DVDs: Filmed From the Front Row (2003)
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