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Live Life Living

Example · 2014

47 min · 12 tracks · grime

An electrifying blend of UK rap and dance-pop, pulsating with anthemic hooks and introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Next Year Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Kids Again — Capturing a nostalgic yearning for youth, this track stands out with its infectious chorus and relatable themes of carefree living.
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    Live Life Living — The title track encapsulates the album’s ethos, delivering an uplifting message about seizing the moment over vibrant beats.
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    One More Day (Stay with Me) — This song features a poignant blend of vulnerability and hope, making it a compelling anthem about longing and connection.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic production with introspective lyrics, showcasing Example's commercial appeal within grime.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving beats, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Several tracks incorporate a call-and-response structure, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their anthemic quality.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo anthems
  • uplifting themes of resilience
  • for group sing-alongs
  • motivational energy for workouts
  • great for daily commutes

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Fan Favorite — Showcases Example's signature sound, beloved by dedicated fans for its anthemic tracks.
Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, 'Live Life Living' marked Example's fifth studio album, following his successful project 'The Evolution of Man'. At this point in his career, Example was solidifying his position as a prominent figure in the UK music scene, blending genres and expanding his sound beyond traditional rap.
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Tracklist

  • 1 Next Year Start here 5:07
  • 2 Kids Again 3:12
  • 3 One More Day (Stay with Me) 3:27
  • 4 10 Million People 4:23
  • 5 Only Human 3:43
  • 6 Seen You 3:45
  • 7 Can't Face the World Alone 3:44
  • 8 Live Life Living 3:13
  • 9 All the Wrong Places 3:28
  • 10 Take Me as I Am 3:13
  • 11 At Night 5:13
  • 12 Longest Goodbye 4:46

What to play next

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2013

Sets up the transition with a collection of catchy tracks.
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