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0898 Beautiful South

The Beautiful South · 1992

50 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A blend of witty lyrics and melodic rock, infused with a bittersweet, reflective tone throughout.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet reflections on life
  • steady pacing for easy listening
  • witty lyrics to ponder
  • for relaxed evenings
  • mid-tempo flow for conversation

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 30, 1992, '0898 Beautiful South' was The Beautiful South's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Choke' in 1990. At this point, the band had established themselves as a significant force in British rock, known for their clever songwriting and rich melodies, solidifying their unique identity in the UK music scene.
Stylistic neighbors
The Housemartins· Squeeze· The Proclaimers

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Old Red Eyes Is Back 3:36
  • 2 We Are Each Other 3:39
  • 3 The Rocking Chair 4:44
  • 4 We’ll Deal With You Later 4:07
  • 5 Domino Man 2:42
  • 6 36D 5:17
  • 7 Here It Is Again 3:27
  • 8 Something That You Said 4:21
  • 9 I’m Your No. 1 Fan 4:29
  • 10 Bell-Bottomed Tear 4:35
  • 11 You Play Glockenspiel, I’ll Play Drums 5:07
  • 12 When I’m 84 4:33

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