Painting It Red
The Beautiful South · 2000
73 min · 19 tracks · rock music
A melodic blend of pop and rock infused with sharp, witty lyrics and a touch of melancholy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- witty lyrics for sharp humor
- melancholic tones with uplifting melodies
- for leisurely afternoons
- gradual resolution throughout the album
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'Painting It Red' is The Beautiful South's sixth studio album, coming after their successful album 'Blue Is the Colour' from 1996. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation for combining catchy melodies with insightful social commentary while dealing with lineup changes that influenced their sound. This album marked a period where they continued to explore themes of love, loss, and everyday life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Housemartins· Squeeze· The Proclaimers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Who's Gonna Tell? 2:37
- 2 Closer Than Most 3:07
- 3 Just Checkin' 3:38
- 4 Hit Parade 3:45
- 5 Masculine Eclipse 3:55
- 6 'til You Can't Tuck It In 3:31
- 7 If We Crawl 4:15
- 8 Tupperware Queen 3:34
- 9 Half-Hearted Get (Is Second Best) 4:24
- 10 The River 5:23
- 11 Baby Please Go 2:46
- 12 You Can Call Me Leisure 4:31
- 13 Final Spark 5:04
- 14 10,000 Feet 3:02
- 15 Hot on the Heels of Heartbreak 4:00
- 16 The Mediterranean 4:02
- 17 A Little Piece of Advice 3:55
- 18 Property Quiz 3:51
- 19 Chicken Wings 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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