Welcome to the Beautiful South

by The Beautiful South

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Formed from the ashes of The Housemartins, Paul Heaton and Dave Hemingway's new project arrived fully formed with an immaculately produced blend of sophisti-pop and blue-eyed soul. The warm, inviting arrangements serve as a brilliant trojan horse for Heaton's ruthlessly sarcastic and pessimistic lyricism, touching upon domestic violence, alcoholism, and political hypocrisy. The standout single 'Song for Whoever' established their unique brand of acerbic chart-pop.

Genres

  • Sophisti-Pop
  • Pop Rock
  • Blue-Eyed Soul

Tracklist

  1. Song For Whoever
  2. Have You Ever Been Away?
  3. From Under The Covers
  4. I'll Sail This Ship Alone
  5. Girlfriend
  6. You Keep It All In
  7. Woman In The Wall
  8. Oh Blackpool
  9. Love Is ...
  10. I Love You (But You're Boring)