The Beautiful Lie is Ed Harcourt's fourth album, a more direct and rhythmically driven affair than its predecessors. It represents a shift towards a more conventional rock sound, eschewing some of the more experimental tendencies of his earlier work.
- Recorded in London, "The Beautiful Lie" was produced by Julian Simmons, known for his work with bands like The Libertines. The album features guest appearances from members of The Libertines and Cornershop. It was Harcourt's last release on the Parlophone label before moving to his own label, Heart Stomach Records.
- "The Beautiful Lie" reached number 78 on the UK Albums Chart in June 2006. The album's lead single, "When the Morning Comes," received moderate radio play but did not chart. Lead single "When the Morning Comes" was co-written with The Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon.
- The album was supported by a UK tour, with Harcourt playing select dates with a full band. Music videos were produced for "When the Morning Comes" and "The Beautiful Lie." The title track "The Beautiful Lie" was notably featured in the trailer for the 2007 film "I Think I Love My Wife."
Ed Harcourt is a British singer-songwriter whose music often blends indie rock and baroque pop elements. He emerged in the early 2000s as a distinctive voice in the UK singer-songwriter scene.
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