Catatonia – Way Beyond Bluel CD Album

A defining debut of mid‑90s UK indie, Way Beyond Blue introduced Catatonia’s sharp songwriting, melodic hooks and Cerys Matthews’ unmistakable vocal presence. Blending jangly indie rock with Welsh‑tinged alt‑pop charm, the album captures the band’s early energy and lyrical wit. Released in 1996 on Blanco Y Negro, this European CD edition remains a cornerstone for collectors of Britpop‑era indie.

Track Listing

1. Lost Cat — 2:32
2. Sweet Catatonia — 2:43
3. Some Half Baked Ideal Called Wonderful — 3:10
4. You’ve Got A Lot To Answer For — 3:16
5. Infantile — 4:28
6. Dream On — 2:37
7. Bleed — 2:30
8. This Boy Can’t Swim — 3:01
9. Painful — 2:39
10. Whale — 2:54
11. For Tinkerbell — 4:10
12. Way Beyond Blue — 4:38
13. (Silence) — 5:07
14. Gyda Gwên (With A Smile) — 3:54

(Tracks 12.1–12.3 presented as seamless numbering per your template.)

Features

• 1996 European CD album
• Original debut from Catatonia
• Indie rock / Britpop‑era essential
• Includes hidden track “Gyda Gwên (With A Smile)”
• Crisp Super Jewel‑style packaging (standard CD case)
• Clean, collector‑friendly presentation

Information

Artist: Catatonia
Title: Way Beyond Blue
Format: CD, Album
Label: Blanco Y Negro / MRM Productions
Catalogue No.: 0630‑16305‑2
Country: Europe
Released: 30 Sept 1996
Genre: Rock / Indie Rock
Style: Indie Rock / Britpop
Packaging: Standard CD album case