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Track Listings
| 1. The Rose Of My Cologne |
| 2. Manchester |
| 3. There Is Song |
| 4. The Cat Loves The Mouse |
| 5. The Next Verse |
| 6. When Romance Is Dead |
| 7. Meanwhile |
| 8. Space |
| 9. Bed Of Nails |
| 10. Never Lost A Chicken To A Fox |
| 11. From Now On |
| 12. Tears |
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Eagerly awaited this cd and was not disappointed in anyway. Paul and the rest of the band deliver their ususal musical genuis and in their experimentation they have encompassed a new and very 'catchy' cd sound. The single Manchester is sure to have even the most sceptical people foot tapping along. The rest of the album consists of beautiful ballad style songs and the usual darker numbers. All in all an excellent offering from one of britains finest bands !!!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Beautiful South return with their 10th studio album, Superbi. And as a long-time fan of the band it was pleasing to hear just how fresh the band sound after all these years. Saying that the album represents a 'change in direction' would be going a little too far, but there is a lot on this album that is different from what they have done before. There are new sounds, instruments, styles, yet the album avoids sounding experimental. Superbi is the closest to country the band have sounded, yet converseley at the same time its the closest to rock they've ever been.
There are some tracks that are very typical in style of Paul Heaton - current single 'Manchester' is remeniscant of the 1994 hit Good as Gold, the finale 'Tears' is strikingly remeniscant of The Real Blues which appears on Heaton's solo album Fat Chance. At the same time there are songs on here that sound nothing like anything they've done before. The best examples are 'The rose of my cologne' and 'Never lost a chicken to a fox', and the final minute of 'From now on' sounds almost like something out of Chicago.
For me, the stand out track on this album (and my tip for the second single) would be 'When romance is dead'. The lyrics are very astute, and this for me is one of the best ballads the band have done, it is heavier and more guitar and drum orientated, especially towards the end. I think this song would be very radio friendly, and given the necessary air-play (which sadly the band never seem to get any more) could be a big single.
This is a very good album. Certain tracks may not grab you at first, but they will grow on you with repeated listenings.
There are some tracks that are very typical in style of Paul Heaton - current single 'Manchester' is remeniscant of the 1994 hit Good as Gold, the finale 'Tears' is strikingly remeniscant of The Real Blues which appears on Heaton's solo album Fat Chance. At the same time there are songs on here that sound nothing like anything they've done before. The best examples are 'The rose of my cologne' and 'Never lost a chicken to a fox', and the final minute of 'From now on' sounds almost like something out of Chicago.
For me, the stand out track on this album (and my tip for the second single) would be 'When romance is dead'. The lyrics are very astute, and this for me is one of the best ballads the band have done, it is heavier and more guitar and drum orientated, especially towards the end. I think this song would be very radio friendly, and given the necessary air-play (which sadly the band never seem to get any more) could be a big single.
This is a very good album. Certain tracks may not grab you at first, but they will grow on you with repeated listenings.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Being a die hard fan of The Beautiful South, I was excited to hear that they were releasing a new album. I pre ordered Superbi and it arrived just a few days ago. I haven't stopped listening to it since. First impression was that there was nothing new here but after just a few plays it grabbed my attention. The lyrics are quirky and cleverly written.
Not sure I like the country & western sound that this album has adopted, but nevertheless, the tunes are catchy. I especially love 'Manchester'. (Very brave of the band considering they will be playing there this forthcoming tour!!).
Listen carefully to the lyrics, give the album a chance and you won't be dissapointed.
Still love the 'old stuff' best though!
Kay
Not sure I like the country & western sound that this album has adopted, but nevertheless, the tunes are catchy. I especially love 'Manchester'. (Very brave of the band considering they will be playing there this forthcoming tour!!).
Listen carefully to the lyrics, give the album a chance and you won't be dissapointed.
Still love the 'old stuff' best though!
Kay
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Superbi: Beautiful South - The last in a long line of consistently...
Sadly, this tenth release from Hull's greatest musical export, Beautiful South, looks like being their last. Following the release of this came the news that they are to disband. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Victor
Wealth of good music
Fed up of a lot of recent music, took a little trip back a few years.
The Beautiful South album is Superbi,
Still sounds fresh and relevant.
The Beautiful South album is Superbi,
Still sounds fresh and relevant.
Published 17 months ago by johnny p
Superbi by name, Superbi by Nature
To keep this review short and sweet, The album oozes class, the tunes catchy ( as usual ), the voices majestic, The band fantastic. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2006 by T. Linstrom
South go Western....
A more confident album than 2003's "Gaze."
Lead-off track - "Manchester" - suggests nothing ground-breaking but a charming consolidation. Read more
Lead-off track - "Manchester" - suggests nothing ground-breaking but a charming consolidation. Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2006 by Merry Terry
It'll do for now
Well, we all allowed the South the indulgence of the covers album, even bought it for the hoot of having Olivia Neutron-Bomb and Blue Oyster Cult's finest moments cut down to size,... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2006 by Mr. R. B. Ager
Yet Again...
As mentioned in a couple of these reviews, on first listening this album doesn't "grab" you, with the exception of a couple of the more upbeat tracks. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2006 by Z. Lightfoot
Alright.
I got the CD a few days ago playing it as soon as the case was open. I listen to it thinking how dull and bland the songs were but after after few of listening to the songs I... Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2006 by eddieh
Absolutely Fabulous
Having been a fan of this band since they started, like a fine wine they continue to get better with age. This is by far one of the best albums they have done. Read more
Published on 23 May 2006 by T. Biesenbender
A grower of an album
On the first couple of listens to this album, I was left feeling rather underwhelmed. The songs (with the exception of 'Manchester') sounded relatively bland and dull. Read more
Published on 22 May 2006 by Mr. A. Tao
Same old Beatiful South, but that's a good thing!!
This CD really is quite good, all in a days work for these guys, when you're on to a good formula why change?
The songs are catchy, the lyrics are witty.
The songs are catchy, the lyrics are witty.
Published on 17 May 2006 by M Baxter
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