Soup cover

Soup

The Housemartins · 2007

78 min · 22 tracks · indie rock · Britpop

A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and witty lyrics capturing the essence of 80s British indie pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • witty lyrics with vibrant energy
  • dynamic flow across 22 tracks
  • for upbeat gatherings
  • catchy tunes for sing-alongs
  • wave-like pacing keeps engagement

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • avoid lengthy album experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'Soup' marked a significant moment for The Housemartins as it was a retrospective compilation highlighting their best work from the mid-1980s. This album came after the band's dissolution in 1988 and served to introduce new listeners to their influential sound that helped shape Britpop. Although they had disbanded nearly two decades prior, their music continued to resonate with audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Blur· The Cranberries· 7B

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Flag Day 3:33
  • 2 Happy Hour 2:22
  • 3 Think for a Minute 3:32
  • 4 Caravan of Love 3:40
  • 5 Five Get Over Excited 2:44
  • 6 Me and the Farmer 2:56
  • 7 Build 4:47
  • 8 Song for Whoever 4:05
  • 9 You Keep It All In 2:54
  • 10 I'll Sail This Ship Alone 4:06
  • 11 A Little Time 3:00
  • 12 Old Red Eyes Is Back 3:35
  • 13 36D 5:16
  • 14 Good as Gold (Stupid as Mud) 3:49
  • 15 Everybody's Talkin' 2:37
  • 16 Prettiest Eyes 3:48
  • 17 One Last Love Song 3:35
  • 18 Rotterdam (Or Anywhere) 3:24
  • 19 Don't Marry Her 3:22
  • 20 Perfect 10 3:38
  • 21 How Long's a Tear Take to Dry? 4:37
  • 22 Just a Few Things That I Ain't 2:46

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