Absolutely. Southpaw is Moz rock
ish album. After the intimate and personal Vauxhall & I, Moz said it was time to give the spotlight to the band. And so it was. Southpaw is instruments over lyrics/writing. You either love it or hate it. Definitely a personal favourite. Only slightly let down by some poor track choice between the album and the 12' b-sides. My "personal" Southpaw Grammar also includes the stunning You Must Please Remember (unexplainable how it was left out from the Legacy edition) and is one of those records where track order is a priority. Unlike the Legacy edition, no matter what, it must start and end with the 10+ min tracks. They are the soul and glue of this marvel.
Southpaw Grammar - definitive edition |
1. The Teachers Are Afraid Of The Pupils
2. Reader Meet Author
3. The Boy Racer
4. The Operation
5. Dagenham Dave
6. Fantastic Bird
7. Do Your Best And Don't Worry
8. Best Friend On The Payroll
9. Honey, You Know Where To Find Me
10. You Must Please Remember
11. You Should Have Been Nice To Me
12. Nobody Loves Us
13. Southpaw