North Atlantic Osell - Grappling Hooks

Grappling Hooks, the debut album from North Atlantic Oscillation was released in 2010 on Kscope. The album received massive critical acclaim, including being named as Zane Lowe's album of the week on his BBC Radio 1 show. Further radio support followed including sessions on 6 Music, BBC Scotland and BBC Introducing. The band also supported Porcupine Tree, Anathema, Engineers and Blackfield on the road following the acclaim of Grappling Hooks.

'Super exciting new Rock n Roll for a new decade' Zane Lowe, BBC Radio One Album Of The Week

'intriguing oddness from Scotland' * * * * Uncut

'a near-criminal stockpile of beeps, buzzes and glitches generously sprayed over a spacious psychedelic rock canvas... Grappling Hooks is a captivating record' Clash

'stunning' The Sunday Times

'really good' 8/10 NME

'varied, dense, dreamy ... NAO are a proposition so rife with unique talent it's actually quite upsetting.' * * * * Big Cheese

'something a bit special' Classic Rock Prog