A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad
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A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad is a 2005 album by Ocean Colour Scene
(OCS); Hyperactive Workout was originally due to be released in September 2004 but Sanctuary Records
requested the band record a live album instead and pushed the release back to 'early 2005' (the album finally arrived on the 21st March). The album was produced by Dave Eringa who has previously worked with The Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild
and Massive Attack
amongst others. The album was recorded at a hunting lodge near Kirriemuir
, Scotland
. The album's unusual title was a phrase the band heard on BBC Radio 4
and decided they liked. Critical reception to the album generally agreed that the album would please OCS fans, although the album charted lower than previous albums at number 30 in the UK album chart compared to number 14 for the previous album North Atlantic Drift. A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad was also the first studio album not to feature the band's original bass player, Damon Minchella
, who left the band in 2003.
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 :...
(OCS); Hyperactive Workout was originally due to be released in September 2004 but Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records
Sanctuary Records Group Limited was a record label based in the United Kingdom and a subsidiary of Universal Music Group. Until June 2007, it was the largest independent record label in the UK and the largest independent music management company in the world...
requested the band record a live album instead and pushed the release back to 'early 2005' (the album finally arrived on the 21st March). The album was produced by Dave Eringa who has previously worked with The Manic Street Preachers, Idlewild
Idlewild (band)
Idlewild are a Scottish rock band, formed in Edinburgh, in 1995, comprising Roddy Woomble , Rod Jones , Colin Newton , Allan Stewart and Gareth Russell...
and Massive Attack
Massive Attack
Massive Attack are an English DJ and trip hop duo from Bristol, England consisting of Robert "3D" Del Naja and Grant "Daddy G" Marshall. Working with co-producers, as well as various session musicians and guest vocalists, they make records and tour live. The duo are considered to be of the trip...
amongst others. The album was recorded at a hunting lodge near Kirriemuir
Kirriemuir
Kirriemuir, sometimes called Kirrie, is a burgh in Angus, Scotland.-History:The history of Kirriemuir extends to the early historical period and it appears to have been a centre of some ecclesiastical importance...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. The album's unusual title was a phrase the band heard on BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
and decided they liked. Critical reception to the album generally agreed that the album would please OCS fans, although the album charted lower than previous albums at number 30 in the UK album chart compared to number 14 for the previous album North Atlantic Drift. A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad was also the first studio album not to feature the band's original bass player, Damon Minchella
Damon Minchella
Damon Minchella is an English bass guitarist, formerly with Ocean Colour Scene, which he left in 2003. He was a regular member of Paul Weller's backing band until 2008, is a member of the supergroup The Players and played for The Who during their performance at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park.He...
, who left the band in 2003.
Track listing
All songs credited to Fowler/Cradock/Harrison unless otherwise stated.- "Everything Comes at the Right Time"
- "Free My NameFree My Name"Free My Name" is a rock song by Ocean Colour Scene .The song was released in 2005 and reached number 23 in the UK Singles Chart, lasting two weeks in the top 75...
" - "Wah Wah" (George HarrisonGeorge HarrisonGeorge Harrison, MBE was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian mysticism, and introduced it to the other...
) - "Drive Away"
- "I Love You"
- "This Day Should Last ForeverThis Day Should Last Forever"This Day Should Last Forever" is a rock song by Ocean Colour Scene .The song was released in 2005 and reached number 53 in the UK Singles Chart...
" - "Move Things Over"
- "Waving Not Drowning"
- "God's World"
- "Another Time to Stay"
- "Have You Got the Right"
- "Start of the Day" (Anthony & Chris Griffiths of The Real PeopleThe Real PeopleThe Real People, from Liverpool, England, were one of the very first bands to play what is today known as “Britpop”, and have been quoted by Oasis as being one of their major influences...
) - "My Time" (Keith Anderson)