Search - Ocean Colour Scene :: One From the Modern

Yet another good album that won't get recognition in the us

Bryan Wilson | Lexington, MA United States | 12/06/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"ocean colour scene, up until this album, have mostly been labeled as trad-rock imitators, much like the black crowes have been in this country. it's a shame, because both bands are more than that, and both are especially gifted at crafting great songs and above average albums. "one from the modern" is, without question a step away from that, but in a good way, as it acknowledges and embraces its past influences, and also creates a new "modern" sound, at least for them. the music is beautiful, from the political anthem "profit in peace", to one of the most touching songs i've ever heard in "so low". a few of these songs lag, especially towards the middle-end of the album, but it closes out wonderfully with the funk-inflected "soul driver" and the epic "the waves". some of the lyrics are simple, but they are so effective within the context of this music. listen to "no one at all" for proof. ocean colour scene is oasis without the drama, boring songs, and beatles-wannabe flavor. in other words, they're a talented, important band. if you're getting a little tired of the radiohead-travis-coldplay sound that's pouring out of britain these days (though it's still good stuff), these guys are certainly worth a listen."