An ironic title, as they were from the North, Hull in fact.  Also the cover was controversial, to say the least (a woman fellating a gun).  But the music was sublime….in fact, one of the very best English bands ever. Lead singer and main songwriter was Paul Heaton, formerly of The Housemartins.  Later they were joined by a regular female vocalist, but on this album just Paul was singing mostly.  But what a debut; from opener ‘Song For Whoever’, to abstract closer ‘I Love You (But You’re Boring)’ the songs are ironic and humorous, and even sometimes quite dangerous.  The melodies are brilliant and they are both pure pop, and edgy at the same time.  Though they went on to fame and fortune, this debut still holds its own.  Best songs are the opener, ‘I’ll Sail This Ship Alone’, ‘You Keep it All In’ and the very sinister – but jolly ‘Woman In The Wall’ whose lyrics are almost nonsensical, absolutely shocking and yet very singalongable.  A great album and superb debut – one of the very best.