Mechanical Wonder (song)

"Mechanical Wonder" is a rock song by Ocean Colour Scene (OCS). The song was released in 2001 and reached number 49 in the UK Singles Chart. It is taken from their 2001 album Mechanical Wonder and was the second single to be released from the album, after "Up on the Downside".

"Mechanical Wonder"
Single by Ocean Colour Scene
from the album Mechanical Wonder
B-side	"Free on the Wind, I Was"
Released	2 July 2001
Genre	Britpop
Label	Island
Songwriter(s)	Ocean Colour Scene
Producer(s)	Brendan Lynch
Ocean Colour Scene singles chronology
"Up on the Downside" (2001) "Mechanical Wonder" (2001) "Crazy Lowdown Ways" (2001)

The song and its title is said to be about dance music, but in later interviews, lead singer Simon Fowler said that it is about the sound of cars outside your window and him talking about how he enjoys living in the country.

Track listing

CD & 7" Vinyl

1. "Mechanical Wonder"
2. "Free on the Wind"
3. "I Was"