Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest is the debut studio album by the Fireman, released in November 1993. The album consists of samples of McCartney's material, mostly from the sessions of his Off the Ground album, but also of "Reception" and "The Broadcast" from Wings' Back to the Egg album; remixed and with new music added. Neither McCartney nor Youth are credited on the album; rumours of McCartney's involvement were eventually confirmed by EMI.

Background

The project began when McCartney asked Youth to remix several tracks from McCartney's Off the Ground album for use on possible 12" singles. McCartney stated,

Recording

Regarding the project, Youth has stated, Eventually, McCartney decided to join Youth in the studio to create new music to add to the tapestry along with the existing samples, and the project became a more collaborative effort. Although originally conceived as a series of 12" remixes, McCartney became so enamoured with the results of the sessions that the project became this full-length album.

Release and reception

In a Melody Maker review, Michael Bonner wrote, Strawberries Oceans Ships Forest was released in the UK on 15 November 1993, and in the US on 14 February 1994. The album, released on Parlophone in the UK, and Capitol in the US. "Transpiritual Stomp" was released as a 12" single, with "Arizona Light Mix" as the B-side.

Track listing

All songs written by the Fireman.

Personnel