"You've Got A Lot To Answer For" is a song written by Cerys Matthews and Mark Roberts and recorded by Welsh rock band Catatonia. Taken from their debut album, ''

Way Beyond Blue ''Way Beyond Blue'' is the debut album by Welsh band Catatonia. It has been seen by many fans as being something of a compilation album, as all but five on the album had appeared on one of the band's early EPs or singles, albeit different rendi ...

'', it became the band's first Top 40 hit, peaking at no. 35, largely in part due to a campaign started by BBC Radio 1 DJs

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. The B-side, "Do You Believe In Me?", became a huge fan favourite live and has been said to document the break-up of Cerys Matthews and guitarist Mark Roberts' relationship.

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Catatonia (band) songs 1996 songs Songs written by Cerys Matthews Songs written by Mark Roberts (singer) Blanco y Negro Records singles {{1990s-song-stub