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Gaze

The Beautiful South · 2003

43 min · 11 tracks · rock music

A reflective blend of melancholic melodies and sharp, witty lyrics that capture everyday life’s complexities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • witty lyrics for thoughtful engagement
  • melancholic melodies for introspective moods
  • consistent flow with gradual build

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2003, 'Gaze' marked The Beautiful South's seventh studio album, following their successful record 'Painting It Red' in 2000. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their style of blending pop and rock influences with introspective lyrics, maintaining a loyal fanbase while exploring deeper themes in their songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors
The Housemartins· Squeeze· The Proclaimers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Pretty 3:18
  • 2 Just a Few Things That I Ain't 2:47
  • 3 Sailing Solo 3:17
  • 4 Life vs. the Lifeless 3:34
  • 5 Get Here 3:34
  • 6 Let Go With the Flow 3:13
  • 7 The Gates 4:10
  • 8 Angels and Devils 2:49
  • 9 101% Man 3:05
  • 10 Half of Him 4:27
  • 11 The Last Waltz / Loneliness 9:25

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