Paul Heaton – Jenius

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Paul Heaton returns with Jenius, a richly melodic and emotionally resonant new studio album from one of Britain’s most enduring and celebrated songwriters. Blending folk, soul, pop , country and rock influences across fifteen beautifully crafted songs, the album once again showcases Heaton’s unmatched ability to combine sharp wit, empathy and emotional honesty. Produced by legendary Lightning Seeds frontman Ian Broudie and recorded in Manchester with Heaton’s trusted longtime collaborators, Jenius explores love, loneliness, community, humour and modern British life with warmth and intelligence. Tracks move effortlessly between uplifting melodies, poignant storytelling and biting social observation, reaffirming why Heaton remains one of the UK’s most distinctive songwriting voices more than four decades into his career. Available as deluxe 180g double vinyl editions on both standard black and HMV/Indies exclusive white vinyl, Jenius feels both timeless and deeply personal — another essential chapter in the remarkable catalogue of a songwriter still operating at the height of his powers. Show more