The Beautiful South - Miaow

Title: Miaow Artist: The Beautiful South Release Date: 1994 Label: Go! Discs, Universal Distribution Album Type(s): lyrics/libretto UPCs: 042282850720, 0042282850720, 766483418427, 0602517838765 Genre: Rock Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock Moods: Bittersweet, Cynical/Sarcastic, Ironic, Plaintive, Searching, Wistful, Acerbic, Eccentric, Elegant, Humorous, Irreverent, Literate, Quirky, Sophisticated, Stylish, Witty, Wry, Earnest, Indulgent, Poignant, Relaxed, Slick, Smooth, Theatrical, Autumnal, Calm/Peaceful, Intimate, Lush Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 1 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Hold on to What?
2. Good as Gold (Stupid as Mud)
3. Especially for You
4. Everybody's Talkin'
5. Prettiest Eyes
6. Worthless Lie
7. Hooligans Don't Fall in Love
8. Hidden Jukebox
9. Hold Me Close (Underground)
10. Tattoo
11. Mini-Correct
12. Poppy

Year Type Label Catalog # 2008 CD Universal Distribution 1994 CD Go! Discs 828507

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The Beautiful South expanded upon the sound of 0898 with Miaow, another expertly crafted set of sophisticated, jazzy pop. Even with the addition of new vocalist Jacqueline Abbot, the band has not changed much between the two albums and what is different is subtle -- the arrangements are more intricate and the melodies are more graceful. Though the album is slightly uneven, much of the music is excellent, highlighted by "Prettiest Eyes" and a cover of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talkin'." ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Damon Butcher Keyboards Dave Hemmingway Vocals David Rotheray Guitar David Stead Drums Edward Shearmur String Arrangements Gavyn Wright Orchestra Leader Jacqueline Abbott Vocals John Brough Mixing, Engineer Jon Kelly Producer Lawrence Watson Photography Martin Ditcham Percussion Norman Cook Programming Paul Heaton ?, Vocals Ryan Art Design Sean Welch Bass