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To think The Beautiful South...

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RuudVanWrinkleBreath · 28/11/2024 13:38

were...bloody amazing!?

AIBU to think this band might be the most underrated band in the UK...EVER!?

I have just blasted out their greatest hits whilst wrapping presents and had a nostalgic sing-along. So many wonderfully written songs, great singers too. Criminally underrated in my opinion.

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TheFormidableMrsC · 28/11/2024 15:00

Absolutely fab they were! Bring happy teen memories every time I hear them!

GirlfromIpanemagoestoGreenland · 28/11/2024 14:54

Paul Heaton sang with a weird, unnatural accent. They both did, actually. They were really old fashioned even for the time. As pp said, the male/ female dynamic and harmonising particularly. Their songs were often a bit mawkish and dreary. Don’t Marry Her used to make me feel vaguely depressed, even as a kid. Perfect 10 is the most annoying song of all time.

Misfitkickedoutonthestreet · 28/11/2024 14:42

@WinterCrow spot on. I have to turn them off too. I hate them with a passion - I hate the male / female dynamic and their stupid harmonies in an almost pathological way. Urghhh.

randomchap · 28/11/2024 14:42

WinterCrow · 28/11/2024 14:13

I can’t stand them. Twee lyrics, always sung smugly and in too high a pitch, with music that sounds like it was written by AI.

If they come on the radio I have to turn it off.

Deacon Blue on the other hand … fabulous.

Twee lyrics? Are you getting confused with another band?

StrawberryWater · 28/11/2024 14:14

Yep, love them!

WinterCrow · 28/11/2024 14:13

I can’t stand them. Twee lyrics, always sung smugly and in too high a pitch, with music that sounds like it was written by AI.

If they come on the radio I have to turn it off.

Deacon Blue on the other hand … fabulous.

AConcernedCitizen · 28/11/2024 14:12

Heaton is an incredible songwriter. Had some great tunes with the Housemartins too. It's a real shame that Jacqui Abbott's health has stopped her from touring with him in recent years.

EnglishGirlApproximately · 28/11/2024 14:09

Paul Heatons new album is a joy as well, I'm listening to it a lot right now. Possibly the best song writer this country has ever produced (before anyone comes at me - no I don't rate Lennon & McCartney 😉)

ImRonBurgandy · 28/11/2024 14:07

Paul Heaton is a genius

SissySpacekAteMyHamster · 28/11/2024 14:07

The best concerts I have been to are Beautiful South / Paul Heaton ones. Absolutely brilliant, a previous poster must've got a really bad day.

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 14:06

A little time has a great twist !
I've never seen them live but on a good night I can imagine they are worth seeing

TurtlesDoNotPetsMake · 28/11/2024 14:06

TurtlesDoNotPetsMake · 28/11/2024 14:04

Their joy radiates from them when they are performing too.

Oh, I was thinking of Deacon Blue when I wrote that! No shade to the south

TheFlis · 28/11/2024 14:05

We have watched some of their old live content back recently as I was blown away but how good Paul’s voice is.

ObieJoyful · 28/11/2024 14:05

Great on record- lousy in concert.

The only gig I’ve ever walked out of. He basically told the crowd that they were hungover and couldn’t be arsed. It showed!

TurtlesDoNotPetsMake · 28/11/2024 14:04

Their joy radiates from them when they are performing too.

the80sweregreat · 28/11/2024 14:02

Clever lyrics and Paul Heaton too!
Great band

MrTwatchester · 28/11/2024 14:02

Yes, I listen to them all the time, such wonderful songwriting. Girlfriend is my jam.

boulevardofbrokendreamss · 28/11/2024 14:00

I love the Beautiful South. They had a bit of a resurgence on TikTok recently my kids are now into the music too.

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