Making Life Rhyme
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| Released | 13 April 2015 | |||
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| Length | 38:40 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Producer | Benson Taylor | |||
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Making Life Rhyme is a studio album by Scottish singer Lulu, released 13 April 2015. Reunited with her debut record label Decca, the album is Lulu's first in a decade and the first of her career in which she co-wrote all of the original songs.[1] In addition, two covers are featured: Jimi Hendrix's "Angel", in the style of Rod Stewart's hit version, and the traditional American folk song "Wayfaring Stranger". A digital only deluxe edition also includes new recordings of three songs from Lulu's career.
The album was preceded by the lead single, "Faith in You". Lulu promoted the release with several television appearances including a live performance on the BBC's The One Show.[2] In May 2015, Lulu embarked on her first solo UK and Ireland tour in over ten years in support of the album.[3] The second single, "Cry", was released to radio on 14 August 2015. A new version, recorded with the Military Wives choirs, was released on 26 February 2016 with all proceeds going to the Military Wives Choir Foundation.[4]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
| The Guardian | [6] |
| The Telegraph | [7] |
Making Life Rhyme has generally received positive reviews from music critics. Neil McCormick of The Telegraph gave the album four stars and wrote "Making Life Rhyme is the best thing Lulu has done since the early Seventies".[7]
The Guardian gave the album a three star rating, adding "There's little in the way of surprises but this is a solidly enjoyable collection".[6]
The online music guide AllMusic praised the album, giving it a four star review, with Stephen Thomas Erlewine commenting: "Arriving ten years after Lulu's impressive 2004 comeback Back on Track, 2015's Making Life Rhyme is every bit that record's equal and perhaps it's better in some ways". He concluded that the record "ranks among her very best".[5]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Faith in You" |
| 3:48 |
| 2. | "Every Single Day" |
| 3:19 |
| 3. | "The Answer Is Love" |
| 3:34 |
| 4. | "Cry" |
| 4:08 |
| 5. | "Poison Kiss" |
| 3:28 |
| 6. | "Hypnotised" |
| 3:35 |
| 7. | "Heaven Help" |
| 3:42 |
| 8. | "Make Life Rhyme" |
| 3:20 |
| 9. | "Angel" | Jimi Hendrix | 3:32 |
| 10. | "Messed Up World" |
| 4:00 |
| 11. | "Wayfaring Stranger" | Traditional | 2:09 |
| Total length: | 38:40 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "Relight My Fire" (2015 version) | Dan Hartman | 4:11 |
| 13. | "Shout" (2015 version) | 4:40 | |
| 14. | "I Don't Wanna Fight" (2015 version) |
| 4:42 |
| Total length: | 52:15 | ||
Charts
Making Life Rhyme peaked at number 35 on the UK Albums Chart during the week starting 25 April 2015,[8] but by the following week had dropped out of the top 100.
References
- ^ Davidson, Amy (22 January 2015). "Lulu returns to Decca, signs major deal for new album Making Life Rhyme". Digital Spy. Hearst Corporation. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "BBC One - The One Show, 26/03/2015, Lulu – Faith in You!". BBC. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Lulu set to play her first solo tour in over ten years, with dates starting in May 2015". Gigs and Tours. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Military Wives Choirs record new single with Lulu". Military Wives Choirs. 25 January 2016. Retrieved 16 April 2016.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Making Life Rhyme – Lulu". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ a b Mongredien, Phil (12 April 2015). "Lulu: Making Life Rhyme review – a solidly enjoyable collection". The Guardian. Guardian News and Media. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ a b McCormick, Neil (11 April 2015). "Lulu, Making Life Rhyme, review: 'life-affirming'". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
- ^ "Lulu, Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 May 2015.
