Showbiz (expanded edition), by Cud (CD on Cherry Red)

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Label:	Cherry Red
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Catalogue number:	CDMRED357
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Having departed the independent world and signed with A & M in 1991, CUD proceeded to pursue the commercial success their previous releases had hinted at with 1992’s “Asquarius”. Following this, their first “hit” album, proved to be the band’s longest break between releases (largely the result of some inter-label disharmony), but they eventually emerged in 1994 with “Showbiz”. Recorded primarily in Scotland (at a studio owned by Fish of Marillion fame, no less), this record saw their sound mature and showcased a broader range of songwriting styles than previous efforts. It was well received on its release in April 1994, garnering favourable reviews, and spawned two UK hit singles in “Neurotica” and “One Giant Love”. Sadly, though, the album proved to be the band’s last officially released effort as the pressures of life on a major and all that it entails took their toll on the band.

This remastered version also includes a number of B-Sides from the album’s single releases, as well as some unreleased out-takes and demo versions, including material intended for their next album, which hasn’t seen the light of day before now.

1.   SOMEBODY SNATCHED MY ACTION
2.   ESP
3.   WAVING AND DROWNING
4.   STICKS AND STONES
5.   MYSTERY DEEPENS
6.   SLIP AWAY
7.   ONE GIANT LOVE
8.   I REEK OF CHIC
9.   NOT NECCESSARILY EVIL
10.   YOU LEAD ME
11.   TOURNIQUET
12.   NEUROTICA
BONUS TRACKS
13. W.G.S. (NEUROTICA B-SIDE)
14. MY NEED TO HURRY (SHOWBIZ
       OUTTAKE)
15. SKI BUM (STICKS AND STONES B-SIDE)
16. DOWN THE PLUG (SHOWBIZ OUTTAKE)
17. HERE COME THE OLD FLAMES (POST-
       SHOWBIZ SESSIONS)
18. LIVING IN YOUR LOVE (POST-SHOWBIZ
       SESSIONS)
19. LET YOU DOWN (POST-SHOWBIZ
       SESSIONS)
20. TAKE THE TIME AND READ MY MIND
      (POST-SHOWBIZ SESSIONS)
21. WANTING ISN'T GETTING (POST-
       SHOWBIZ SESSIONS)