Import only digitally remastered two CD collection. 36 tracks by this British band, who announced their official break-up in early 2007. Originally formed at the tail end of the '80s by former Housemartins members Paul Heaton (vocals) and David Hemmingway (drums/vocals), The Beautiful South have become a hit-making machine in Europe, with songs that contain witty and/or thought provoking lyrics wrapped inside a lush, jazzy, semi-acoustic and soulful musical blanket.. Practically all of their hits are featured here including 'I'll Sail This Ship Alone', 'Rotterdam (Or Anywhere)', 'Song For Whoever', 'Don't Marry Her', 'Old Red Eyes Is Back', 'Good As Gold (Stupid As Mud)', 'Liar's Bar' and many others. The band may be gone, but their music lives on! Universal.