The Ocean Blue (album)

The Ocean Blue is the debut studio album by American indie pop band the Ocean Blue, released on July 21, 1989 by record labels Sire and Reprise.

Composition
The song "Vanity Fair" references The Pilgrim's Progress.

Reception
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Nitsuh Abebe wrote, "While its songwriting occasionally falters, and it lacks the sonic cohesion of its two successors, The Ocean Blue delivers on what makes all of the band's work so appealing: simple, beautiful hooks and melodies."

The album peaked at No. 155 on the Billboard 200.

Personnel

 * The Ocean Blue
 * David Schelzel – vocals, guitars
 * Steve Lau – keyboards, saxophone, vocals
 * Bobby Mittan – bass guitar
 * Rob Minnig – drums


 * Production
 * Mike Dignam – engineer
 * Mark Opitz – mixing
 * Bob Ludwig – mastering