Released: 1998
Highest Chart Position:1
How Long's A Tear Take To Dry?:
After the very mature sound of the last two, this song introduces the more mainstream style of this album. It's a refreshing change, and a great song. Released as a single.
Lure Of The Sea:
Another top quality song, one of my favourites on the album. Dave and Jacqui share vocals.
Big Coin:
The mood slows down for this ballad from Paul about loving someone for their money.
Dumb:
Originally a B-side, this great song was reworked for the album and later released as a single.
Perfect 10:
When it was released as a single, this song elevated the Beautiful South to something approaching 'popular', and gained them a Brit nomination. A great duet, with Paul doing a very good Elvis impression. Reached No.2 in the charts.
The Slide:
This is the 'Liar's Bar' of this album in terms of innovation. The gospel choir that come in towards the end help to make this stand out from the crowd.
Look What I Found In My Beer:
Not outstanding, but a good fun, bouncy song.
The Table:
A piano ballad. Yes, it is about a table, but has undertones of domestic violence in it as well.
Window Shopping For Blinds
Like 'Look What I Found In My Beer', a forgettable song but good nonetheless.
Pockets:
Dave takes lead vocals on this song. Listen for the great metaphor in the chorus.
I May Be Ugly:
Paul unearth's his 'Liar's Bar' voice. The song isnt as strong as its predecessor however, so doesn't work quite so well.
Losing Things:
A filler, but enjoyable and an interesting swing style.
Your Father And I:
Their strongest finish so far, this is one of the best songs on the album. Quickly became a live favourite on the Quench 'Och Aye Commuter' tour.