On the Leyline
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On the Leyline is the eighth studio album by Ocean Colour Scene
, and was released on 30 April 2007. It entered (and peaked) at number 37 in the UK album charts on 6 May 2007, lasting only a single week in the top 75.
under the name "This Old Town
"). The fourth track ("Man in the Middle"), was written by the band's bass guitar
ist, Dan Sealey
. The first single, "I Told You So
", was released two weeks before the album release on 16 April and reached number 34 in the UK singles charts. The second single released from the album was "I Just Got Over You
" which entered and peaked at number 112 following little attention from the music press. The album's third single, "Go to Sea (Radio Edit)", was released on 12 November 2007 as a free download via the band's official website. This was to promote their then-forthcoming Christmas tour. The single became the first Ocean Colour Scene single to fail to chart since 1992.
unless otherwise stated:
, On The Leyline was released on the Victor Entertainment
label with the song "Jimmy Wonder" (a B-side to the single "I Told You So
") added as a bonus track
).
Ocean Colour Scene
Ocean Colour Scene are an English Britpop band formed in Moseley, Birmingham in 1989. They have had five Top 10 albums and six Top 10 singles to date.-Early days :...
, and was released on 30 April 2007. It entered (and peaked) at number 37 in the UK album charts on 6 May 2007, lasting only a single week in the top 75.
Releases
The album contains a Paul Weller-penned song entitled "For Dancers Only" (this song was later released by Weller and Graham CoxonGraham Coxon
Graham Leslie Coxon is an English singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and painter. He came to prominence as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist and occasional lead vocalist of rock band Blur, and is also a critically acclaimed solo artist, having recorded seven solo albums...
under the name "This Old Town
This Old Town
"This Old Town" is a song collaboration by English musicians Paul Weller and Graham Coxon . The song was released as a download single on July 2, 2007, and a limited edition 7" on 30 July . The song also features Zak Starkey on drums...
"). The fourth track ("Man in the Middle"), was written by the band's bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
ist, Dan Sealey
Dan Sealey
Dan Sealey is a bass guitarist for the rock group Ocean Colour Scene. He was drafted in by the band after Damon Minchella left the band in 2003, and is now a permanent fixture in the band's lineup...
. The first single, "I Told You So
I Told You So (OCS song)
"I Told You So" is a song by Ocean Colour Scene and the first single to be taken from the bands 2007 album On the Leyline.The song was released on 16 April 2007 in the UK and on the 13 April in Ireland...
", was released two weeks before the album release on 16 April and reached number 34 in the UK singles charts. The second single released from the album was "I Just Got Over You
I Just Got Over You
"I Just Got Over You" is a rock song recorded and released by Ocean Colour Scene and released as the second single to be taken from the bands 2007 On the Leyline album....
" which entered and peaked at number 112 following little attention from the music press. The album's third single, "Go to Sea (Radio Edit)", was released on 12 November 2007 as a free download via the band's official website. This was to promote their then-forthcoming Christmas tour. The single became the first Ocean Colour Scene single to fail to chart since 1992.
Track listing
All songs written by Simon FowlerSimon Fowler
Simon Fowler is the lead vocalist and acoustic guitarist in Ocean Colour Scene.-The Fanatics:Simon Fowler commenced his music career as the lead singer and songwriter for Birmingham band The Fanatics, which consisted of Simon Fowler , Damon Minchella , Paul Wilkes and Caroline Bullock...
unless otherwise stated:
- "I Told You SoI Told You So (OCS song)"I Told You So" is a song by Ocean Colour Scene and the first single to be taken from the bands 2007 album On the Leyline.The song was released on 16 April 2007 in the UK and on the 13 April in Ireland...
" - 2:12 - "On the Leyline, Waiting" - 2:24 (Steve CradockSteve CradockSteve Cradock is an English guitarist, most notable for playing in the rock group Ocean Colour Scene. Cradock is also the second guitarist in Paul Weller's band, having appeared on all of Weller's solo records following Weller's self titled debut album.He is a distinctive guitarist, who has a...
) - "For Dancers Only" - 3:43 (Paul Weller)
- "Man In The Middle" - 4:40 (Dan Sealey)
- "I Just Got Over YouI Just Got Over You"I Just Got Over You" is a rock song recorded and released by Ocean Colour Scene and released as the second single to be taken from the bands 2007 On the Leyline album....
" - 3:40 - "Go to Sea" - 5:22
- "These Days I'm Tired" - 2:54 (Steve Cradock)
- "You'll Never Find Me" - 2:24 (Strings arranged and played by John RiversJohn RiversSir John Rivers was born to Richard Rivers, steward of Edward Stafford, 3rd Duke of Buckingham's lands. Alternate spelling includes John Ryvers....
) - "Don't Get Me" - 3:28
- "Loneliest Girl in the Whole Wide World" - 2:42
- "Mr. Brown" - 2:30
- "Two Lovers" - 2:11
- "Daylight" - 1:32
- "Jimmy Wonder"- (Bonus track- Japanese release only)
Japan edition
In JapanJapan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, On The Leyline was released on the Victor Entertainment
Victor Entertainment
is a subsidiary of Japan Victor Company that produces and distributes music, movies and other entertainment products such as anime and television shows in Japan. It was formerly known as...
label with the song "Jimmy Wonder" (a B-side to the single "I Told You So
I Told You So (OCS song)
"I Told You So" is a song by Ocean Colour Scene and the first single to be taken from the bands 2007 album On the Leyline.The song was released on 16 April 2007 in the UK and on the 13 April in Ireland...
") added as a bonus track
Bonus track
In terms of recorded music, a bonus track is a piece of music which has been included on specific releases or reissues of an album. This is most often done as a promotional device, either as an incentive to customers to purchase albums they might otherwise not, or to repurchase albums they already...
).