Shakara/London Scene - Fela

Advantages: It's limited edition, so one day I may be able to sell it and make some money
Disadvantages: Everything else about it

...I bought this album not to long after buying Moseley Shoals, at that point Moseley Shoals was all I had heard by Ocean Colour Scene so I was still under the impression that they were a good band. As it was a limited edtion CD I decided to take a chance on it and buy it. Unfortunatly, like most of Ocean Colour Scene's material, B-Sides, Sea Sides and Free Rides is a collection of turgid, bland ballads. There are a few tracks that deviate from the standard Ocean Colour Scene way of doing things, but the chances are you will have drifted off to sleep before you get there.... Read review

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Advantages: Guitar solos, strong bass lines, track 13 is really different
Disadvantages: Takes a few listens to like, much more calm

...Ocean colour scene are one of the best band in the world and one of the most musically tallented traditional band. This album is a masterpiece, nobody can lose the chance to own this ablum. The album offers a few suprised (track 13) and avoids any embarassments - anyone who loved Moseley Shoals will love this album. The album opens with two classic OCS tracks which both have , big, loud guitars and are fast paces anthems . (Everything comes at the right time and free my name). The album contains three covers, firstly my personal favorate, George Harrision "Wah Wah", "Start of the day" by the real people and "My time" by Bob Andy. At first glance OCS look as if they are short of material - the rest of the album reenforces the fact that OCS still have the ability to create great rock. The best and most distinctive track on the album... Read review

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Advantages: An amazing album, story, lyrically and musically
Disadvantages: Themes are repeated

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