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Saturday Unveiled

Delving into the creation, tracklist, personnel, and reception of Ocean Colour Scene's ninth studio album.

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Album Overview

Saturday
Album cover for Saturday
Studio album by
Ocean Colour Scene
Released 1 February 2010
Recorded Rockfield Studios, Rockfield, Monmouthshire
Genre Alternative rock, indie rock
Label Cooking Vinyl
Producer Gavin Monaghan

Album Context

Saturday represents the ninth studio album from the British rock band Ocean Colour Scene. It marked a significant transition as their first release under the independent record label Cooking Vinyl. The album was meticulously produced by Gavin Monaghan, an acclaimed producer known for his work with notable artists such as Editors and The Twang, and engineered by Gazz Rogers. Initially conceived with working titles like 'Blue Sky Drinking' and 'Rockfield', the album ultimately adopted the name 'Saturday' shortly before its release.

Release and Reception

The lead single from Saturday, 'Magic Carpet Days', was released as a digital download-only single but did not achieve chart success. Upon its official release, Saturday entered the Official UK Album Chart, debuting and peaking at the #35 position, indicating a solid reception among their established fanbase.

Track Listing

The Song Cycle

The album features a collection of songs primarily written by the core band members Simon Fowler, Steve Cradock, and Oscar Harrison, with contributions from other members and collaborators noted for specific tracks. The standard edition comprises fourteen tracks, with an additional exclusive track available on iTunes.

  1. "100 Floors of Perception"
  2. "Mrs Maylie"
  3. "Saturday" (Fowler, Cradock, Harrison, Sealey)
  4. "Just a Little Bit of Love"
  5. "Old Pair of Jeans" (Bennett, Burn)
  6. "Sing Children Sing"
  7. "Harry Kidnap" (Fowler, Cradock, Harrison, Sealey)
  8. "Magic Carpet Days"
  9. "The Word"
  10. "Village Life"
  11. "Postal"
  12. "What's Mine Is Yours" (Sealey)
  13. "Fell in Love on the Street Again"
  14. "Rockfield"
  15. "Over My Head" (iTunes Exclusive)

Key Personnel

Core Band Members

The album features the established lineup of Ocean Colour Scene, with significant contributions from each member across various instruments and vocals.

Ocean Colour Scene:

  • Simon Fowler โ€“ lead vocals (all but track 11), backing vocals, mandolin, cittern, piano, handclaps, percussion, acoustic guitar, tambourine.
  • Steve Cradock โ€“ electric guitar, acoustic guitar (including 12-string), piano, percussion, lap steel guitar, electric piano, Mellotron, Hammond B3 organ, mandolin, cittern, harpsichord, slide guitar, lead and backing vocals (track 11).
  • Andy Bennett โ€“ electric guitar, acoustic guitar, percussion, backing vocals, handclaps.
  • Dan Sealey โ€“ bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, bells, piano, synthesizer, electric guitar, electric piano.
  • Oscar Harrison โ€“ drums (all but track 13), percussion, backing vocals, piano.

Additional Personnel:

  • Gavin Monaghan โ€“ programming, synthesizer, string arrangement, timpani, brass arrangement, orchestral arrangement, glockenspiel, marimba, noises, tape echoes, effects.
  • Louis Robinson And The Mighty Heartstrings Quartet โ€“ strings.
  • Emma Skipp โ€“ backing vocals, transcendent vocal.
  • Kaytee De Wolfe โ€“ backing vocals, vocals refrain.
  • Mat Taylor And Brass Knuckles โ€“ saxophone, clarinet.
  • Mat Taylor โ€“ flute, clarinet, oboe.
  • George Schilling โ€“ cello.
  • Gareth Rogers โ€“ programming.

Album History

Timeline of Creation

The journey of Saturday from conception to release involved several stages, including its recording at the renowned Rockfield Studios and the careful selection of its final title.

The album was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Rockfield, Monmouthshire, a location known for hosting numerous iconic recordings. Producer Gavin Monaghan, recognized for his work with other prominent bands, guided the album's sound. The initial working title considered was 'Blue Sky Drinking', which was later revised to 'Rockfield' before settling on the final title, Saturday, shortly before its release on 1 February 2010.

The song "Harry Kidnap" is a notable tribute, written in honor of John Weller, the father of Paul Weller and a significant figure in the music scene. Steve Cradock also contributes lead vocals on his own composition, "Postal".

In recognition of Record Store Day 2021, Saturday was reissued on limited edition green vinyl, marking its first appearance in this format.

Critical Reception

Review Scores

The album received attention from music critics, with notable publications offering their assessments.

Professional ratings
Review scores
Allmusic

Allmusic provided a positive review, awarding the album four out of five stars. This suggests a generally favorable reception, highlighting the album's strengths within the alternative and indie rock genres.

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References

References

  1.  Saturday at AllMusic
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