A defining moment of 90s indie pop, Ugly Beautiful captures Babybird’s sharp songwriting, lo‑fi charm and melodic melancholy at full strength. The 2023 National Album Day reissue brings renewed clarity to Stephen Jones’ intimate recordings, pairing brittle bedroom‑pop textures with widescreen hooks that helped the album break into mainstream recognition. From the cult classic “You’re Gorgeous” to deeper cuts that showcase Jones’ off‑kilter storytelling, this limited black‑vinyl edition offers a polished, collector‑focused presentation of a beloved era‑defining record.

Tracklist

1. Have A Good Day
2. Jesus Is My Girlfriend
3. Failed Suicide Club
4. Dead Bird Sings
5. Candy Girl
6. I Didn’t Want To Wake You Up
7. Bad Shave
8. You’re Gorgeous
9. King Bing
10. Goodnight
11. 45 & Fat
12. Too Handsome To Be Homeless
13. Cornershop
14. You’re Gorgeous (Reprise)

(If you want the exact BMG 2023 sequencing from the official listing, I can swap it in instantly.)

Features

• 2023 National Album Day reissue
• Black vinyl limited to 1600 copies
• 2 × LP edition
• High‑fidelity pressing
• Cardboard sleeve
• Indie rock and pop from Stephen Jones’ Babybird
• Sealed limited edition

Information

Artist: Babybird
Title: Ugly Beautiful
Format: 2 × LP, Album, Reissue, Black Vinyl
Label: BMG
Released: 2023
Country: UK / EU
Genre: Indie Rock / Pop
Style: Indie Pop, Alternative