Disgraceful

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Disgraceful

1995 studio album by Dubstar

Disgraceful is the debut album by British band Dubstar. It was released in October 1995 on the Food label, a division of EMI that was also home to Blur.

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The album features two covers; "Not So Manic Now" which was originally recorded by Brick Supply on their 1994 EP Somebody's Intermezzo, and "St. Swithin's Day" which was originally recorded by Billy Bragg on his 1984 album Brewing Up with Billy Bragg.

All four singles released from the album were top 40 hits on the UK Singles Chart.

Artwork censorship

Disgraceful's cover underwent a revision after some time on general release. The original cover—pictured here—contained a furry blue pencil case with a balloon inside, creating a somewhat labia-like effect. This was later revised to the current, slightly less blatant bunny slipper design.

Critical reception

A reviewer from British magazine Music Week wrote, "Delicate, poignant pop from the Gateshead trio, with Sarah Blackwood's voice soaring above synthesised melodies and strings."[4]

Track listing

All tracks written by Steve Hillier except where noted.

  1. "Stars" – 4:09
  2. "Anywhere" (Hillier, Chris Wilkie) – 3:39
  3. "Just a Girl She Said" (Sarah Blackwood, Hillier, Wilkie) – 4:39
  4. "Elevator Song" – 2:54
  5. "The Day I See You Again" – 4:20
  6. "Week in Week Out" (Blackwood, Hillier, Wilkie) – 4:28
  7. "Not So Manic Now" (Harling, Kirby, Mason, Robinson) – 4:29
  8. "Popdorian" – 2:53
  9. "Not Once, Not Ever" – 3:50
  10. "St. Swithin's Day" (Bragg) – 4:01
  11. "Disgraceful" – 3:50

Personnel

Dubstar
Additional personnel

References

  1. [1]
    Hayes, Kelvin. Review: Disgraceful AllMusic. Retrieved 22 May 2019
  2. [2]
    "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 30 September 1995. p. 10. Retrieved 12 May 2021.
  3. [3]
    Dalton, Stephen (14 October 1995). "Long Play". NME. p. 37. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Reviews: Albums" (PDF). Music Week. 30 September 1995. p. 10. Retrieved 12 May 2021.


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