Ray Davies (Rock) - Other People`s Lives *

Artist:

Davies, Ray (Rock)

See Also:

Kinks (The) Lea, Barbara Stritch, Elaine Original Soundtrack - Return To Waterloo Various Artists - This Is Where I Belong: The Songs Of Ray Davies & The Kinks

Description:

Personnel include: Ray Davies (vocals, guitar).
After considerable delay, Kinks frontman Ray Davies finally unveiled his solo studio debut, OTHER PEOPLE`S LIVES, in 2006. Seven years in the making, the album fell victim to record company woes as well as a much-publicized 2004 incident in New Orleans where Davies attempted to foil a purse snatching and was shot in the leg.
LIVES finds the revered British singer/songwriter comfortably situated at the V2 label, recovered from his earlier injury, and in surprisingly energetic form. "Things Are Gonna Change (The Morning After)" and "After the Fall" kick off the disc with dense layers of electric guitars that recall various second-wave Britpop acts (Coldplay, Doves, et al.), with Davies`s vocals and lyrics reflecting a broader scope than usual. Of course, Davies can`t help but write classic Kinks-like narratives, as heard on songs like "Next Door Neighbour," a thoughtful acoustic tune straight off the village green, and "The Tourist," a dynamic tale of wanderlust that cheekily name-checks Ricky Martin`s "Livin` La Vida Loca." Closing out with the wistful, horn-laden "Thanksgiving Day" (which appeared on an earlier EP of the same name), OTHER PEOPLE`S LIVES both skillfully sidesteps and revels in the classic Kinks sound, and its many charms are revealed with repeated listens.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Things Are Gonna Change
2. After the Fall
3. Next Door Neighbour
4. All She Wrote
5. Creatures of Little Faith
6. Run Away From Time
7. Tourist, The
8. Is There Life After Breakfast?
9. Getaway, The
10. Other People`s Lives
11. Stand up Comic
12. Over My Head
13. Thanksgiving Day

Album Information

Release Date:

04/25/2006

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Label:

V2 Records (USA)

Producer:

Ray Davies

Catalog Number:

72852

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.