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Gorgeous George
Pop · 1994 · 12 tracks

Gorgeous George

Edwyn Collins

A masterfully cynical blend of 1960s soul and 1990s indie rock. Sharp-tongued lyrics delivered in a rich baritone over warm, vintage analog production.

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It's like a 60s soul record found a fuzz pedal and a very sharp dictionary.

A sophisticated blend of cynical wit and warm, soulful yearning.

Gorgeous George · vs · Edwyn Collins
Social Commentary+2.8σ

The writing leans far further into social commentary than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
The Campaign for Real Rock
6:36
02
A Girl Like You
3:59
03
Low Expectations
3:59
04
Out of This World
5:38
05
If You Could Love Me
5:31
06
North of Heaven
3:40
07
Gorgeous George
4:09
08
It’s Right in Front of You
6:27
09
Make Me Feel Again
4:23
10
I’ve Got It Bad
4:41
11
Subsidence
5:44
12
Moron
3:27
Moments Worth Waiting For
The distorted, Iggy Pop-inspired guitar riff that kicks off A Girl Like You
The way the vibraphone adds a ghostly, cinematic shimmer to the bridge of Out of This World
The transition from cynical social commentary to the soaring, soulful chorus of North of Heaven
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