The Coral The Coral

Universally acclaimed by critics, with particular praise for the quality of its musicianship, The Coral’s self-titled debut album — released in July 2002 — made quite a splash, earning nominations for the Mercury Music Prize and the BRIT Awards.

Co-produced by the band (under the name Zion Egg) and fellow Merseyside native Ian Broudie, the album distilled its sound from an impressively diverse range of influences and was most often tagged as both neo-psychedelia and folk rock.

The Coral peaked at number five on the UK Albums Chart and, alongside its third single “Dreaming of You,” was certified Platinum by the BPI.

Mirroring the original vinyl version, this pressing includes the track “Simian Technology” at the end of Side B.