Waterworks [EP]

The Ocean Blue | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 18, 2007)
• Original Release Date: 2007
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: EP
• Label: What Are Records
• ASIN: B0010X714Y
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,714 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising, November 16, 2004

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D. Scott (Buffalo, New York USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waterworks (Audio CD)

I was not the biggest fan of this band, but I do have a few of their records. Seeing that this was only an EP I picked it up on a lark, but was then surprised at my disappointed when it ended so abruptly.

While I had thought that The Ocean Blue were somewhat of a one trick pony (reverb, dated production, etc.) this release proves that the band has grown both as songwriters and as musicians. Like their past releases, each track here offers tangible atmosphere -But for Waterworks, add to that an updated sense of song structure and melody.

This could easily be a five star record had it been just 4 or 5 tracks longer. Still, if this is just a taste of what is to come, I'm back on board.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Ocean Blue is back in form, March 14, 2005

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Rob O "Rob O" (Chicago, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Waterworks (Audio CD)

After not being too impressed with their first indie album, "DJL"...I was happy to hear that The Ocean Blue is back into good form using all the cool and dreamy guitar effects that we are used to hearing from their albums like Cerulean and Beneath the Rhythm and Sound.

Not a lot of people seem to like the instrumental, but I am pretty keen to it. I tend to like those short and ambient album intros that many artist insert into their albums. I heard in an interview that Dave learned how to use a recording program called, "Reason" and that track was basically him playing around and learning how to use it. He also claimed that he hadn't done much with synthesizers...although it does seem that he uses them on quite a few of his songs.

Pedestrian: My second favorite track after "Ticket to Wyoming" This song is pretty cool. I like the way the song outros rather than the beginning. I wish the entire song could have been as cool as the end of the song.

Golden Gate: This song is the only reason I didn't give this album 5 stars. I wasn't totally impressed with it...it does remind you the so-cal sound, but it is rather boring. I have seen them support this album a couple times and they are yet to play this track.

Ticket to Wyoming: ONe of the catchiest choruses ever on an Ocean Blue album. One good indicator of this song is that my wife likes it and she is not a fan of all the Ocean Blue's music. I like the use of the sweeping strings during the chorus. Oed Ronne's voice is obviously underused on the albums. He has an awesome voice! I like the line at the end of the song about "Wedding gown"...Ronne hits a good note with singing those words, bravo!

Sunshower: One of the surprises on this album. Another gem on this album that fits in perfectly with Ocean Blue's sound. My only criticism is that Oed Ronne sings this very much like Dave, so I wonder why he has to sing it at all? You might as well try to differ the sound a little bit. The organ pounding during the bridge of the song was great.

Northern Jetstream: Wow, what a cool song. Yes, it does seem that they are experimenting with some cool sampling equipment, but that is what makes new albums cool. Bands seem to be at their best when they throw new toys into the mix and they definitely did a good job with the new equipment. This is one of the rare Ocean Blue songs that you could blast in your car and just let it take you over. The whistles and bleeps of this song are very cool...it is a different type of sound than you are used to with Ocean Blue, but it also doesn't stray from what they are good at. I enjoy this song immensely!

If you are into down-tempo coolness and the So-Cal factor, this is the album for you! I love this band and I am eagerly awaiting their next album! Rock on!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb retro-modern pop, February 12, 2005

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M. W. CARLE (Navarre, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waterworks (Audio CD)

This EP is simply fantastic and has me eager for their full release (sometime 2005). As a long time fan of TOB, I've enjoyed their distinct hallmark for well-crafted melodies. The harmonies and melodies are reminscent of 1960's "California" pop tunes. The guitar playing and music composition is the best that I've heard on any TOB album. It appears that Oed Ronne has really stepped up as a significant vocal talent for the group and takes the lead on two tunes, including Ticket to Wyoming. Ticket to Wyoming is a great song about getting away and starting over. The 60's retro pop sound/atmosphere (but still modern) coupled w/ Ronne's fabulous vocals makes me wonder why this song doesn't get any radio play. I highly recommend this EP to all TOB fans and those interested in becoming one. Listen to the music samples and I guarantee you'll be hooked.