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Life with You

The Proclaimers · 2007

81 min · 23 tracks · folk rock · pop rock · country rock

A heartfelt blend of folk rock and pop sensibilities, showcasing the duo's distinct harmonies and storytelling prowess.

Why this album works

'Life with You' received positive reviews, reinforcing The Proclaimers' enduring appeal and solidifying their place within the UK pop-rock landscape. The album's introspective lyrics and catchy melodies resonated with listeners, leading to notable chart positions and contributing to a resurgence of interest in their music.
Career context
By the release of 'Life with You' in 2007, The Proclaimers were well-established veterans of the music scene, having gained fame with their 1988 hit 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'. This album came after a period of relative quiet following their 2001 release 'Persevere', marking a return to studio work that reaffirmed their unique voice in contemporary music.
Stylistic neighbors
Sinéad O'Connor· R.E.M.· The Lemonheads

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Life With You Standout 3:20
  • 2 In Recognition 3:04
  • 3 New Religion 2:43
  • 4 S‐O‐R‐R‐Y Standout 4:11
  • 5 No One Left to Blame 4:29
  • 6 Here It Comes Again 3:51
  • 7 Blood Lying on Snow 3:49
  • 8 Harness Pain 4:27
  • 9 The Long Haul 2:30
  • 10 The Lover’s Face 3:40
  • 11 Whole Wide World 3:55
  • 12 Calendar on the Wall 2:53
  • 13 If There’s a God Standout 4:49

Disc 2

  • 1 Born Innocent (live) 3:00
  • 2 Hate My Love (live) 2:38
  • 3 Let’s Get Married (live) 4:03
  • 4 You Meant It Then (live) 4:20
  • 5 Should Have Been Loved (live) 3:10
  • 6 There’s a Touch (live) 3:04
  • 7 Joyful Kilmarnock Blues (live) 3:34
  • 8 Blood Lying on Snow (acoustic) 3:47
  • 9 The Calendar on the Wall (acoustic) 2:45
  • 10 A Woman’s Place (acoustic) 3:12

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