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Released 20 years ago

Superbi

The Beautiful South · 2006

48 min · 12 tracks · rock music

Melodic rock inflected with sardonic lyrics, blending warmth with a bittersweet edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • bittersweet reflective moments
  • melodic storytelling journeys
  • contemplative listening sessions
  • warm, inviting soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 2006, 'Superbi' marked The Beautiful South's return after a four-year hiatus following the album 'Golddiggas, Headnodders & Pholk Songs'. This album showcased their consistent sound while exploring deeper emotional themes, reflecting a mature evolution in their songwriting as they navigated changing musical landscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
The Housemartins· Squeeze· The Proclaimers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Rose of My Cologne 3:50
  • 2 Manchester 3:56
  • 3 There Is Song 4:10
  • 4 The Cat Loves the Mouse 3:39
  • 5 The Next Verse 4:56
  • 6 When Romance Is Dead 3:03
  • 7 Meanwhile 3:21
  • 8 Space 3:40
  • 9 Bed of Nails 4:13
  • 10 Never Lost a Chicken to a Fox 4:16
  • 11 From Now On 4:45
  • 12 Tears 4:08

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