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The Beautiful South
Quench [CD - 1st Japan Ed. 1998 - Mercury PHCR-1683 - Mint with Obi & Insert] Pop Rock
1
How Long's A Tear Take To Dry?
2
The Lure Of The Sea
3
Big Coin
4
Dumb
5
Perfect 10
6
The Slide
7
Look What I Found In My Beer
8
The Table
9
Window Shopping For Blinds
10
Pockets
11
I May Be Ugly
12
Losing Things
13
Your Father And I
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🎵 "The Beautiful South - Quench" 🔥
CD - Première édition japonaise 🇯🇵 - 1998 - Mercury PHCR-1683
Genre: Pop Rock / Sophisti-Pop / Alternative
Condition: OBI: ✅ | INSERT: ✅
Media: Mint | Sleeve: Mint
🇬🇧 **RARE JAPANESE FIRST EDITION - The Sophisticated Pop Masterpiece!**
Acquire this pristine première édition japonaise of The Beautiful South's critically acclaimed sixth album "Quench" from 1998 (Mercury PHCR-1683), presented in perfect Mint collector's condition with complete Obi strip and insert. This exceptional release represents the band at the peak of their creative powers, delivering a collection of impeccably crafted pop songs that blend sweet melodies with acerbic lyrics, lush arrangements with cutting social commentary, and infectious choruses with sophisticated musicianship. "Quench" showcases the unique dynamic between vocalists Paul Heaton, Jacqui Abbott, and Dave Hemingway, creating a rich tapestry of vocal harmonies and contrasting perspectives that explore themes of love, politics, social observation, and human relationships with trademark wit and intelligence. From the soaring opener "Perfect 10" to the bittersweet "Dumb", the elegant "Look What I Found in My Beer", the satirical "Big Coin", the beautiful duet "The Table", and the closing anthem "Your Father and I", every track demonstrates why The Beautiful South were among Britain's most consistently brilliant and underappreciated pop craftsmen. This 1998 Japanese first edition includes exclusive bonus tracks not available on other versions and offers superior sound quality with the collectible Obi strip preserving the original release context. This Mint copy with Obi and insert represents a fantastic collector's opportunity - a beautifully preserved masterpiece of sophisticated British pop that stands as one of the finest albums of the late 1990s.
🇫🇷 **PREMIÈRE ÉDITION JAPONAISE RARE - Le Chef-d'Œuvre Pop Sophistiqué !**
Procurez-vous cette première édition japonaise impeccable du sixième album acclamé de The Beautiful South "Quench" de 1998 (Mercury PHCR-1683), présentée dans un état parfait collectionneur Mint avec bande Obi complète et insert. Cette sortie exceptionnelle représente le groupe au sommet de leurs pouvoirs créatifs, offrant une collection de chansons pop impeccablement construites qui fusionnent des mélodies douces avec des paroles acerbes, des arrangements luxuriants avec un commentaire social incisif, et des refrains contagieux avec une musicienne sophistiquée. "Quench" démontre la dynamique unique entre les chanteurs Paul Heaton, Jacqui Abbott, et Dave Hemingway, créant une riche tapisserie d'harmonies vocales et de perspectives contrastées qui explorent des thèmes d'amour, politique, observation sociale, et relations humaines avec l'esprit et l'intelligence caractéristiques. De l'ouverture planante de "Perfect 10" à l'amer-doux "Dumb", l'élégant "Look What I Found in My Beer", le satirique "Big Coin", le beau duo "The Table", et l'hymne final "Your Father and I", chaque piste démontre pourquoi The Beautiful South était parmi les artisans pop britanniques les plus constamment brillants et sous-estimés. Cette première édition japonaise 1998 inclut des pistes bonus exclusives non disponibles sur d'autres versions et offre une qualité sonore supérieure avec la bande Obi collectionnable préservant le contexte de sortie original. Cette copie Mint avec Obi et insert représente une opportunité collectionneur fantastique - un chef-d'œuvre magnifiquement préservé de la pop sophistiquée britannique qui se tient comme un des meilleurs albums de la fin des années 1990.
🎵 TRACKLIST HIGHLIGHTS:
"Perfect 10" - Soaring melodic pop masterpiece
"Dumb" - Bittersweet beautifully crafted track
"Look What I Found in My Beer" - Elegant social commentary
"Big Coin" - Satirical pop with biting lyrics
"The Table" - Beautiful vocal duet highlight
Japanese bonus tracks - PHCR-1683 exclusive content
1998 Japanese first edition with Obi strip
Sophisticated British pop craftsmanship
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A protective CD sleeve is added for free to each item.
🌍 Fast & careful shipping!
💎 🇫🇷 Tous nos CDs sont nettoyés et inspectés professionnellement.
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🌍 Expédition rapide et très soignée !

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