Paul Heaton Presents the 8th is a 2012 album by Paul Heaton. The album is a concept album themed loosely around the Seven deadly sins.https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/jcnv/ The album was commissioned by Manchester International Festival and co-written with theatre director Che Walker.https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-paul-heaton-the-8th-proper-7901779.html The album contains narration by the American actor Reg Cathey.
Reviews A critical review of the album in Uncut stated that "The story is terminally confused, the soggy soul texture dated".http://anydecentmusic.com/review/4690/Paul-Heaton-the-8th.aspx Live performances Ben Walsh writing for The Independent described a live performance of the album as "a hectoring, jarring, humourless experience" although individual vocal performances were praised including Beautiful South’s Jacqui Abbot on 'Envy'.https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/paul-heaton-presents-the-8th-barbican-london-7919807.html
Track listing The Southside Panther Sermon of a Little Faith Pharoah's Boot Lust Strawberry-Type Birthmark Gluttony Uncle Luther, Officer Pork-Pork and Fat Alice Greed Newfounded Uprising Collective Wrath Ain't Done Payin' Yet Envy Pharaoh's Lair Sloth The Street Been Put to Sleep Pride The People Who Own the Night Gossip Coda Walk Into the Light
References
External links The Guardian - Paul Heaton presents The 8th: exclusive album stream