Choke cover

Choke

The Beautiful South · 1990

41 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A blend of sardonic lyrics and catchy melodies wrapped in lush, melodic rock arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • sardonic lyrical reflections
  • catchy melodic hooks
  • short, engaging listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1990, 'Choke' was The Beautiful South's debut album, following the breakup of their previous band, The Housemartins. This album marked a significant shift as they explored more personal themes and a mature sound, establishing themselves as a unique voice in British rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Housemartins· Squeeze· The Proclaimers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tonight I Fancy Myself 3:27
  • 2 My Book 3:19
  • 3 Let Love Speak Up Itself 5:05
  • 4 Should've Kept My Eyes Shut 3:27
  • 5 I've Come for My Award 3:15
  • 6 Lips 1:12
  • 7 I Think the Answer's Yes 5:16
  • 8 A Little Time 3:00
  • 9 Mother's Pride 2:03
  • 10 I Hate You (But You're Interesting) 3:47
  • 11 The Rising of Grafton Street 3:06
  • 12 What You See Is What You Get 4:28

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