The Correct Use of Soap
The Correct Use of Soap | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | May 1980 | |||
Recorded | 1980 | |||
Genre | Post-punk[1] | |||
Length | 40:05 | |||
Label | Virgin | |||
Producer | Martin Hannett | |||
Magazine chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Correct Use of Soap | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
The Irish Times | [3] |
Q | [4] |
Record Mirror | [5] |
Smash Hits | 5/10[6] |
Stylus Magazine | A[7] |
Uncut | [8] |
The Correct Use of Soap is the third studio album by English
It was Magazine's last album with original guitarist John McGeoch, who left the band after the release of the album and joined Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Content
Some of the songs marked a return of sorts to the punkier riffs and faster rhythms of Real Life, after their second album, Secondhand Daylight.
Two songs on the album make reference to elements of works by
The record sleeve design for this album, as for most other Magazine albums and singles, was by Malcolm Garrett.
Release
The Correct Use of Soap peaked at number 28 on the
Following the release of the album, guitarist John McGeoch left Magazine and joined Siouxsie and the Banshees. McGeoch also played with Visage, formed by his Magazine bandmates Dave Formula and Barry Adamson. He was replaced by Robin Simon (ex-Ultravox, later with Ajantamusic) on the world tour promoting the album.
"A Song from Under the Floorboards" was featured on
Live performances
On 1 September 2009, Magazine performed the original album in its entirety during the first half of their show at the Royal Festival Hall in London.
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Howard Devoto and all music is composed by Magazine (Barry Adamson, Howard Devoto, John Doyle, Dave Formula and John McGeoch), except where noted.
The Correct Use of Soap
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Because You're Frightened" | 3:54 |
2. | "Model Worker" | 2:51 |
3. | "I'm a Party" | 3:01 |
4. | "You Never Knew Me" | 5:23 |
5. | "Philadelphia" | 3:54 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "I Want to Burn Again" | 5:16 | |
7. | "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" | Sylvester Stewart | 3:48 |
8. | "Sweetheart Contract" | 3:18 | |
9. | "Stuck" | 4:04 | |
10. | "A Song from Under the Floorboards" | 4:07 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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11. | "Twenty Years Ago" | 3:03 | |
12. | "The Book" | 2:22 | |
13. | "Upside Down" | 3:47 | |
14. | "The Light Pours Out of Me" (single version) |
| 3:28 |
An Alternative Use of Soap
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Because You're Frightened" | 3:54 | |
2. | "The Light Pours Out of Me" |
| 3:28 |
3. | "You Never Knew Me" | 5:23 | |
4. | "Upside Down" | 3:48 | |
5. | "Sweetheart Contract" | 3:18 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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6. | "A Song from Under the Floorboards" | 4:07 | |
7. | "Philadelphia" | 3:54 | |
8. | "I Want to Burn Again" | 5:16 | |
9. | "Stuck" | 4:04 | |
10. | "Thank You (Fallentinme Be Mice Elf Again)" | Stewart | 3:48 |
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[13]
Magazine
- Howard Devoto – vocals
- John McGeoch – guitar, saxophone, backing vocals
- Barry Adamson – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Dave Formula – keyboards
- John Doyle – drums, percussion
Additional musicians
- Laura Teresa – additional backing vocals
Technical
- Martin Hannett – production
- Malcolm Garrett – artwork
Charts
Chart (1980) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)[14] | 98 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[15] | 37 |
UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 28 |
Further reading
- Sullivan-Burke, Rory (April 2022). The Light Pours Out of Me: The Authorised Biography of John McGeoch. ISBN 978-1913172664.
References
- Louder Than War. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "The Correct Use of Soap – Magazine". AllMusic. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Courtney, Kevin (30 March 2007). "Reissues". The Irish Times. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Magazine: The Correct Use of Soap". Q. No. 257. December 2007. p. 107.
- ^ Westwood, Chris (3 May 1980). "Soap Opera". Record Mirror. p. 16.
- ^ Starr, Red (15–28 May 1980). "Magazine: The Correct Use of Soap". Smash Hits. Vol. 2, no. 10. p. 31.
- ^ Parrish, Peter (4 May 2007). "Magazine – Real Life / Secondhand Daylight / The Correct Use of Soap / Magic, Murder and the Weather – Review". Stylus Magazine. Archived from the original on 6 May 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Mueller, Andrew (15 March 2007). "Magazine – Reissues". Uncut. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 23 December 2014.
- ^ Nick Fletcher (4 January 2012). "Old music: Magazine – A Song from Under the Floorboards". Retrieved 9 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ "Magazine – Awards". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 28 January 2013. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Magazine". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
- ^ The Correct Use of Soap (liner notes). Magazine. Virgin Records. 1980. V2156.
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- ^ "Charts.nz – Magazine – The Correct Use of Soap". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
External links
- The Correct Use of Soap at Discogs (list of releases)