November 4, 2000

REESE



PAINTING IT RED
By DARRYL STERDAN



PAINTING IT RED
The Beautiful South
(Mercury / Universal)

In their native Britain, they're pop stars whose albums debut in the Top 10. But in North America, this septet could be the best band most people have never heard. The problem? In a nutshell, they're too smart for the room. With all the plummy tones and sophisticated wit of a British miniseries, the South's three vocalists deliver deliciously cynical, cleverly literate lyrics of lovers, losers and lagers while the band weaves sweet 'n' rootsy Squeeze-pop melodies that beautifully balance the tart-tongued tales. Whether the subject is cheating men ("Don't ever feel sorry for the dicks, just grab the dice and hope you roll a six") or devoted spouses ("I'll love you my dear 'til you can't tuck it in anymore"), these are songs for those who understand that sometimes you have to laugh just to keep from crying.

Track Listing 1.Closer Than Most
  02.Just Checkin'
  03.Hit Parade
  04.Masculine Eclipse
  05.'Til You Can't Tuck It In
  06.If We Crawl
  07.Tupperware Queen
  08.Half-Hearted Get (Is Second Best)
  09.The River
  10.Baby Please Go
  11.You Can Call Me Leisure
  12.Final Spark
  13.10,000 Feet
  14.Hot On The Heels Of Heartbreak
  15.The Mediterranean
  16.A Little Piece Of Advice
  17.Property Quiz
 


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