Nothing Comes Easy
Sandie Shaw · 2004
77 min · 22 tracks · pop music
A reflective blend of pop melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing Sandie Shaw's enduring vocal charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where Did They Go? — This opening track introduces the album's bittersweet tone, featuring Shaw's signature emotive delivery that reflects on loss and nostalgia.
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Anyone Who Had a Heart — Shaw's rendition breathes new life into this classic, showcasing her ability to convey vulnerability while maintaining the song’s poignant essence.
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Pity the Ship Is Sinking — This track stands out for its lyrical depth, addressing themes of despair and longing with a compelling melodic hook that resonates throughout the album.
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I Don't Owe You Anything — The song's bold declaration of independence highlights Shaw's evolved perspective, marking a significant thematic shift from her earlier works.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- gentle pacing for introspection
- melodic storytelling with depth
- for quiet evenings
- subtle emotional resonance throughout
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Nothing Comes Easy marked Sandie Shaw's return to the music scene after a long hiatus since her last studio album in 1988. This album arrives during a time when Shaw was re-establishing her musical identity and reconnecting with her audience, drawing on her rich legacy as a pop icon from the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dusty Springfield· Petula Clark· Cilla Black
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where Did They Go? 3:48
- 2 Look at Me 2:35
- 3 Father and Son 3:27
- 4 Pity the Ship Is Sinking 3:17
- 5 One More Night 3:26
- 6 Still So Young 4:27
- 7 Just Disillusion 4:07
- 8 You Mama Wouldn't Like It 3:37
- 9 Anyone Who Had a Heart 3:13
- 10 Anyone Who Had a Heart (instrumental) 3:24
- 11 Wish I Was 3:19
- 12 Life Is Like a Star 3:01
- 13 Hand in Glove 2:58
- 14 I Don't Owe You Anything 4:07
- 15 Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken? 3:42
- 16 Steven (You Don't Eat Meat) 3:49
- 17 Frederick 3:27
- 18 Go Johnny Go! 3:02
- 19 Please Help the Cause Against Loneliness 2:11
- 20 Lover of the Century 5:13
- 21 Nothing Less Than Brilliant 3:41
- 22 I Love Peace 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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