Painting It Red
by The Beautiful South
Released: October 09, 2000
Indie rock, pop rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Painting It Red" is the seventh studio album by the English pop and rock band, The Beautiful South. The album is known for its lengthy track list, featuring twenty songs in total, which is considerably more than most traditional albums. The singles released from the album include "Closer Than Most" and "Just Checkin'".
Interesting Facts
The album's longevity and memorable songs continue to…
The album's longevity and memorable songs continue to make it a favorite among fans of The Beautiful South.
It was released on October 9, 2000
It was released on October 9, 2000.
The album's title, "Painting It Red", is an…
The album's title, "Painting It Red", is an idiom meaning to have a good time.
It is also a common theme throughout the…
It is also a common theme throughout the album: the joys, sorrows, excitement, and boredom that can be found in everyday life.
In contrast to previous albums, "Painting It Red"…
In contrast to previous albums, "Painting It Red" is also notable for featuring individual lead vocal performances from all of the band members, rather than just the shared vocals of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott.
Essential Tracks
Closer Than Most
The singles released from the album include "Closer Than Most" and "Just Checkin'".
Just Checkin'
The singles released from the album include "Closer Than Most" and "Just Checkin'".
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Reception
Critics praised the album for its diverse range of music styles and lyrical content, which explores topics from politics to personal relationships. Although the album was not a chart smash-hit like some of their previous albums, it still managed to reach the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart.
The Complete Album Story
"Painting It Red" is the seventh studio album by the English pop and rock band, The Beautiful South. It was released on October 9, 2000. The album is known for its lengthy track list, featuring twenty songs in total, which is considerably more than most traditional albums. The singles released from the album include "Closer Than Most" and "Just Checkin'".
The album's title, "Painting It Red", is an idiom meaning to have a good time. It is also a common theme throughout the album: the joys, sorrows, excitement, and boredom that can be found in everyday life.
In contrast to previous albums, "Painting It Red" is also notable for featuring individual lead vocal performances from all of the band members, rather than just the shared vocals of Paul Heaton and Jacqui Abbott. Critics praised the album for its diverse range of music styles and lyrical content, which explores topics from politics to personal relationships.
Although the album was not a chart smash-hit like some of their previous albums, it still managed to reach the top 10 in the UK Albums Chart. The album's longevity and memorable songs continue to make it a favorite among fans of The Beautiful South.
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