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The Housemartins 'Now That's What I Call Quite Good' |
| Released | 1987 |
| Other Releases | London 0, Hull 4 |
| Album Summary | Who would have predicted the evolution of The Beautiful South from a group who will forever be remembered as Hull's most mediocre export? Boasting Fatboy Slim on bass guitar, The Housemartins had one blistering single in the form of 'Happy Hour', followed by a shedload of flaccid MOR, culminating in the execrable 'Caravan Of Love' at the end of '86. A B-sides and demos "Best Of…" doesn't sound such a good idea now, does it? |
You know you're getting old when…
The
idea of going in a moshpit actually scares you It
suddenly occurs to you that at least three-quarters of
the music played on Peel is shite
Your
mistrust of goths/punks/metallers morphs into an open and
uncontrollable fear
You
don't recognise anyone on Top of the Pops…
…And
find yourself wondering if they are boys or girls
You
go out clubbing, but have to stop dancing when you get a
stitch
"What's
wrong with a pipe and slippers?"
You
develop a nostalgic longing for the golden age of Britpop
You
want to tape Emmerdale but can't work out how to use the
video recorder
The
Housemartins suddenly take on an importance in your life.
Especially that lovely 'Caravan' song
Paul Heaton, take note.
