The Coral's debut is a confident statement of intent, blending psych-rock with sea shanty and baroque pop influences. It's a sound that feels both timeless and distinctively rooted in the early 2000s indie boom.
- The album was produced by Ian Broudie of The Lightning Seeds.
- It reached number 5 in the UK Albums Chart.
- The album was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize in 2002.
Hailing from Hoylake, The Coral are a British indie rock band known for their psychedelic and Merseybeat-influenced sound. This debut album arrived at a time when the UK music scene was embracing guitar-heavy bands with a retro aesthetic.
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