Back in time

4 May 2024

Liverpool legends ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN (1978–1993, 1996–present) released their masterwork LP OCEAN RAIN on 4 May 1984, today 40 years ago. It was their 4th album featuring a series of grandiose, melodramatic pop-rock symphonies. A sterling classic with frontman/songwriter ‘big mouth‘ Ian McCulloch at the top of his game. It peaked at #4 on the UK Charts.

AllMusic says: “Ocean Rain emerges as Echo & the Bunnymen’s most beautiful and memorable effort. Ornamenting Ian McCulloch’s most consistently strong collection of songs to date with subdued guitar textures, sweeping string arrangements, and hauntingly evocative production, the album is dramatic and majestic; “The Killing Moon,” Ocean Rain’s emotional centerpiece, remains the group’s unrivalled pinnacle.” Score: 5/5.

Singles/clips: The Killing Moon / Silver / Ocean Rain

– THE KILLING MOON –

– SILVER –

– OCEAN RAIN –
(My favourite. Supreme, spellbinding ballad)

ALBUM

Echo & The Bunnymen: Story – All Albums – Instagram