Semaphore (album)

Semaphore is the second studio album by the American rock band The Ocean Blue, released in 1989 on Sire Records. The album continues the band's exploration of dream-pop and jangle-pop sounds, building upon the foundation established by their self-titled debut.

Semaphore showcases a more mature and refined songwriting approach compared to their earlier work. Lyrically, the album explores themes of adolescence, longing, introspection, and the complexities of human connection. The music retains the shimmering guitars and atmospheric textures characteristic of The Ocean Blue, but with a greater emphasis on melodic hooks and dynamic arrangements.

While not achieving the same commercial success as their debut, Semaphore was well-received by critics and has since garnered a cult following among fans of dream-pop and indie music. Key tracks on the album include "Between Something and Nothing," "Questions of Travel," and "A Separate Reality." The album is considered a significant step in the band's artistic development and a notable example of late 1980s alternative pop.