Design for Living
James Reyne · 1999
105 min · 31 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and melodic storytelling, capturing the essence of everyday life with a distinctly Australian flavor.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wonderful Today — This track opens the album with an infectious energy and catchy chorus, setting the tone for the rest of the record.
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Nothin's Too Good for My Baby — Showcasing Reyne's knack for storytelling, this track combines relatable lyrics with a memorable melody that draws listeners in.
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Every Tooth a Tombstone — This song stands out with its darker themes and clever wordplay, revealing a more introspective side of Reyne's songwriting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with narrative peaks
- melodic storytelling for thoughtful moments
- vibrant instrumentation for reflective listening
- wave-like pacing for varied engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Design for Living' is James Reyne's fourth studio album, coming after his successful solo debut in 1990. At this point in his career, Reyne was transitioning from the mainstream success he achieved with Australian Crawl to solidifying his identity as a solo artist. This album reflects his continued evolution, featuring a mix of introspective lyrics and catchy melodies.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Kelly· Cold Chisel· Angus & Julia Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Wonderful Today 2:57
- 2 Oh Oh Kimberley 4:14
- 3 Design for Living 3:29
- 4 Poetry in Motion 2:47
- 5 Nothin's Too Good for My Baby 4:25
- 6 Reno 5:14
- 7 Little Criminals 4:22
- 8 I Don't Get Out Much Anymore 4:50
- 9 Every Tooth a Tombstone 4:22
- 10 Sleeping My Way to the Top 4:59
- 11 After You've Gone 4:43
- 12 Lizards From Lounges 3:56
- 13 Not Waving, Drowning 2:51
- 14 Stranger Than Fiction 3:34
Disc 2
- 1 Fall of Rome (intro) 0:33
- 2 Fall of Rome 5:26
- 3 Ferris Wheel (intro) 0:39
- 4 Ferris Wheel 3:51
- 5 Harvest Moon 4:20
- 6 Take a Giant Step Now 4:59
- 7 Land of Hope and Glory (intro) 0:27
- 8 Land of Hope and Glory 4:08
- 9 Anyday Above Ground (intro) 0:17
- 10 Anyday Above Ground 3:28
- 11 Heaven on a Stick (intro) 1:09
- 12 Heaven on a Stick 4:22
- 13 Slave 3:52
- 14 Some People (intro) 0:32
- 15 Some People 4:53
- 16 Water Water (intro) 0:31
- 17 Water Water 5:04
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