24th Apr 06
New Album and Single
The Beautiful South return with a brand new album 'Superbi', on the 15th May 2006, preceded by a single 'Manchester' on 1st May 2006 both released on SonyBmg UK. 'Superbi' was recorded at Peter Gabriel's Real World studios, a farm in Bakewell and at producer Ian Stanley's place in Eniskerry, it was then mixed by the legendary Bill Price (Sex Pistols, Clash, Gun 'n' Roses). Any Beautiful South fan will recognise Paul Heaton's hand in quirky song titles such as 'The Rose of My Cologne, 'The Cat Loves The Mouse' and 'Never Lost A Chicken To A Fox'. First single 'Manchester' started of as a poem - "If rain makes Britain great, Then Manchester is greater" – 'a sodden tribute' to the city says Heaton. The single will also include a track that does not feature on the new album – 'If Teardrops Were Silver' 'Superbi' is the first release since 2003's fantastically received covers album 'Golddiggas, Headnodders & Pholk Songs'.The new album features artwork by renowned photographer Martin Parr who was reportedly delighted that the band chose one of his photographs for the cover. The Beautiful South are: Paul Heaton (vocals), Alison Wheeler (vocals), Dave Hemingway (vocals), Sean Welch (bass), Dave Rotheray (guitar) and Dave Stead (drums).