Album of the Day

You'd be forgiven for assuming The Ocean Blue to be a British band; the Hershey, Pennsylvania quartet made jangly dream pop reminiscent of The Smiths or Cocteau Twins. Released 25 years ago today, BENEATH THE RHYTHM AND SOUND was their last of three Sire Records releases, and offers 11 blissful and beautiful originals including “Don't Believe Everything You Hear,” “Ice Skating At Night” and Top 10 Modern Rock hit “Sublime.” The self-produced set colors vocalist David Schelzel's abstract lyrics with rich arrangements sure to beguile any indie fan willing to explore BENEATH THE RHYTHM AND SOUND.