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The Beautiful South

Formed: 1989 in Hull, England

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Genre: Rock

Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock

Group Members: Paul Heaton, Dave Hemmingway, David Rotheray, David Stead, Sean Welch, Briana Corrigan, Jacqueline Abbott

Biography: Following the disbandment of the British indie pop group the Housemartins in 1989, vocalist Paul Heaton and drummer David Hemmingway formed the Beautiful South. Where their previous group relied on jazzy guitars and witty, wry lyrics, the Beautiful South boasted a more sophisticated, jazzy pop sound, ...Read full biography

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Welcome to the Beautiful South

Released: 1989

Label: Mercury UK

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The Beautiful South's 1989 debut would be important if only to mark the partial continuance of the Housemartins' legacy. But when vocalist Paul Heaton and drummer Dave Hemmingway greeted the world with ...Read full review

Blue Is The Colour

Released: 1996

Label: IODA

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"Don't marry her... f**k me." Light, dreamy pop that includes lines like this may knock the listener over. An added feature is the various ways vocal duties are shared by Jacqueline Abbot, Dave Hemingway, ...Read full review

More The Beautiful South albums: Main Albums (9), Compilations (10), Singles & EPs (32), DVD/Video (2)

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