Beautiful Despair reveals a previously unheard chapter in the story of Television Personalities, recorded by Jowe Head and Dan Treacy in the early 1990s but released for the first time decades later by Fire Records. Capturing the raw creativity and lo-fi charm of the band's intimate sessions at Glading Terrace, this album showcases their unique blend of wit, melancholy, and classic British pop sensibility.
Lovingly restored and remastered from the original 4-track tape recordings, Beautiful Despair features standout tracks like the live favorite "Love Is A Four Letter Word" and tributes to the band's contemporaries and influences. With exclusive material and glimpses into the evolution of songs later featured on Closer to God, this release is a fascinating snapshot for fans and a testament to the enduring appeal of Television Personalities' songwriting.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Fire Records
- Genre: Rock
- Release Date: 09/15/2017
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TRACKS
A1. Hard Luck Story Number 39
A2. Razor Blades & Lemonade
A3. How Does It Feel To Be Loved?
A4. Beautiful Despair
A5. Love Is A Four Letter Word
A6. If You Fly Too High
A7. I Get Frightened Too
B1. Goodnight Mr Spaceman
B2. Honey For The Bears
B3. I Don't Want To Live This Life
B4. I Like That In A Girl
B5. My Very First Nervous Breakdown
B6. Suppose You Think It's Funny
B7. This Heart's Not Made Of Stone
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