The Correct Use of Soap

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The Correct Use of Soap is the third album from UK-based post-punk band Magazine, released by Virgin Records in 1980. It marks a return to form of sorts to the more punkier riffs and faster rhythms of Real Life after their more experimental album Secondhand Daylight. As such, it contains some of Magazine's best-known and most popular songs, including the singles "A Song From Under the Floorboards" and "Sweetheart Contract" and their highly regarded cover of Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin). Magazine would go on to release one more studio album, 1981's Magic, Murder and the Weather, but this album is generally regarded as the end of Magazine and Devoto's most productive and innovative period.

Track listing

All songs by Barry Adamson/Howard Devoto/John Doyle/Dave Formula/John McGeoch except where noted.

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
6. "I Want To Burn Again" – 5:16
7. "Thank You (Fallentinme Be Mice Elf Again)" – 3:48 (Sylvester Stewart)
8. "Sweetheart Contract" – 3:18
9. "Stuck" – 4:04
10. "A Song From Under The Floorboards" - 4:07

Band

• Howard Devoto- Vocals
• John McGeoch- Guitars
• Barry Adamson- Bass Guitar
• Dave Formula- Keyboards
• John Doyle- Drums

Trivia

• The single "A Song From Under the Floorboards" has been covered many times in concert by fellow Mancunian Morrissey.
• "A Song From Under the Floorboards" was featured as a track on Rhino's box-set "Left of the Dial: Dispatches From The 80s Underground."
• The album was produced by Martin Hannett, most famous for his production work with Joy Division and New Order.