805520031028

Presents The 8th

Paul Heaton

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Format: 2CD

Cat No: PRPCD102

Release Date:  02 July 2012

Label:  Proper Records

Packaging Type:  Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  805520031028

Genres:  Rock  Pop  

  • Description

    The 8th is one of the longest songs ever written and was one of the hits of last year's Manchester International Festival 2011. A song in eight chapters, it looks at the seven deadly sins through a series of scenes taking place in a single poverty-stricken neighbourhood, one where a new, thoroughly modern sin, The 8th is able to insinuate itself into every person's life…

    Given a theatrical narrative by award-winning playwright Che Walker (Royal Court and Young Vic) and directed by Paines Plough's joint artistic director George Perrin, the staging of the show at the Manchester International Festival last year was a massive success, with three sold out shows across the event.
    The staged version of The 8th was commissioned by Manchester International Festival and Paines Plough and premiered at MIF 2011.

    Alongside Paul Heaton, The 8th features guests - star of US hit series The Wire – Reg E Cathey, Ivor Novello winning artist Cherry Ghost, ex Beautiful South singer Jacqui Abbott, as well as sweet soul singer Wayne Gidden, Scottish singer songwriter Aaron Wright, The Earlies Christian Madden, Hull country & western singer Mike Greaves and the wonderful Yvonne Shelton.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. The Southside
      • 2. PANTHER
      • 3. Sermon Of A Little Faith
      • 4. Pharaoh's Boot
      • 5. LUST
      • 6. Strawberry-Type Birthmark
      • 7. GLUTTONY
      • 8. Uncle Luther, Officer Pork-Pork and Fat Alice
      • 9. GREED
      • 10. Newfounded Uprising Collective
      • 11. WRATH
      • 12. Ain't Done Payin' Yet
      • 13. ENVY
      • 14. Pharaoh's Liar
      • 15. SLOTH
      • 16. The Street Been Put To Sleep
      • 17. PRIDE
      • 18. The People Who Own The Night
      • 19. GOSSIP
      • 20. CODA
      • 21. Walk Into The Light

      Disc 2

      • 1. DVD details to follow shortly