Life & Rhymes
Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1982
46 min · 14 tracks · soft rock
A reflective blend of soft rock and pop, marked by poignant storytelling and lush melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective mood
- poignant storytelling with warmth
- for afternoon relaxation
- engaging melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Life & Rhymes' was released in October 1982, Gilbert O'Sullivan was transitioning from his earlier commercial success in the early '70s. This album followed his previous work 'I'm a Writer, Not a Fighter' (1973), showcasing a more mature sound as he navigated changing musical landscapes and personal experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Live Now Pay Later 3:02
- 2 Bear With Me 3:22
- 3 You Don't Own Me 3:38
- 4 A Minute of Your Time 3:40
- 5 Is It a Crime 2:54
- 6 Got to Be That Way 3:15
- 7 Has Been 2:50
- 8 I Promise Honest 3:24
- 9 Wonder Why 3:15
- 10 Looking (A Tale of Two Meanings) 3:15
- 11 If I Know You 4:05
- 12 At Least I'm Honest 3:00
- 13 Don't Bother At All 3:26
- 14 In Other Words 3:33
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