Cheapness and Beauty
Boy George · 1995
50 min · 13 tracks · new wave · soul · disco
A vibrant fusion of pop, dance, and soul that explores themes of love and identity with candid vulnerability.
Why this album works
'Cheapness and Beauty' received mixed reviews but has gained recognition for its exploration of LGBTQ+ themes during a time of shifting societal norms. The album's lead single, 'Il Adore,' reached the top of the charts in several countries, reinforcing Boy George's influence as an artist navigating complex identities.
- Best for
- steady flow with emotional peaks candid explorations of identity uplifting moments for social settings
- Context
- Released in 1995, 'Cheapness and Beauty' marked Boy George's return after a series of personal struggles and a hiatus from the mainstream music scene. This album followed his 1992 effort, 'High Hat,' and was significant in re-establishing his voice in the evolving landscape of 90s pop music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Kate Bush· Duran Duran· Radiohead· Simply Red· Kim Wilde· Blur· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Funtime 3:05
- 2 Satans Butterfly Ball 3:03
- 3 Sad 3:52
- 4 God Don't Hold a Grudge Standout 2:49
- 5 Genocide Peroxide 3:44
- 6 If I Could Fly 4:04
- 7 Same Thing in Reverse 3:33
- 8 Cheapness and Beauty Standout 3:59
- 9 Evil Is So Civilised 3:32
- 10 Blindman 4:12
- 11 Your Love Is What I Am 4:42
- 12 Unfinished Business 3:33
- 13 Il Adore Standout 6:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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