Beautiful Despair

Television Personalities

Beautiful Despair

RELEASED: September 15, 2017
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Hard Luck Story Number 39 3:02 2. Razor Blades & Lemonade 3:04 3. How Does It Feel to Be Loved? 2:39 4. Beautiful Despair 3:12 5. Love Is a Four Letter Word 3:18 6. If You Fly Too High 2:40 7. I Get Frightened Too 3:50 8. Goodnight Mr Spaceman 2:44 9. Honey for the Bears 3:54 10. I Don't Want to Live This Life 3:02 11. I Like That in a Girl 1:46 12. My Very First Nervous Breakdown 4:04 13. Suppose You Think It's Funny 2:31 14. Have a Nice Day 3:16 15. This Heart's Not Made of Stone 4:53
Historical Archive
Beautiful Despair is the third studio album by the English indie pop band Television Personalities, released in 1990. The album showcases the band's signature lo-fi sound, characterized by jangly guitars, introspective lyrics, and a blend of pop and punk influences. It reflects a sense of melancholy and wit, capturing the essence of the late 80s and early 90s indie scene. The album's themes often explore personal and societal despair, making it a poignant reflection of the times.