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.
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.
01Artwork censorship
Disgraceful's cover underwent a revision after some time on general release. The original cover 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.
02Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Music Week | |
| NME | 7/10 |
A reviewer from British magazine Music Week wrote, "Delicate, poignant pop from the Gateshead [sic] trio, with Sarah Blackwood's voice soaring above synthesised melodies and strings."
03Track listing
All tracks written by Steve Hillier except where noted.
- "Stars", 4:09
- "Anywhere" (Hillier, Chris Wilkie), 3:39
- "Just a Girl She Said" (Sarah Blackwood, Hillier, Wilkie), 4:39
- "Elevator Song", 2:54
- "The Day I See You Again", 4:20
- "Week in Week Out" (Blackwood, Hillier, Wilkie), 4:28
- "Not So Manic Now" (Harling, Kirby, Mason, Robinson), 4:29
- "Popdorian", 2:53
- "Not Once, Not Ever", 3:50
- "St. Swithin's Day" (Bragg), 4:01
- "Disgraceful", 3:50
04Personnel
- Dubstar
- Sarah Blackwood, vocals
- Steve Hillier, songwriting & programming
- Chris Wilkie, guitar
- Additional personnel
- Jon Kirby, additional arrangements and keyboards
- Audrey Riley, cello
- Andy Duncan, percussion
- Graeme Robinson, drums
- Phil Spalding, bass
- Stephen Hague, accordion
Sources and credits
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