Restless Soul (album)
Restless Soul is the sixth studio album by Scottish alternative folk duo The Proclaimers, released in 2005 on their own label Persevere Records.
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| Released | 6 September 2005 | |||
| Recorded | April 2005–May 2005 | |||
| Studio | Good Luck Studios, London, England | |||
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| Length | 44:26 | |||
| Label | Persevere | |||
| Producer | David Ruffy, Mark Wallis | |||
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Recording
Restless Soul was recorded in April and May 2005 at Good Luck Studios in London, England and produced by Mark Wallis.[2]
Music
Stylistic content
The style of the title-track "Restless Soul" has drawn a likening to that of Dexys Midnight Runners.[3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
In a mixed review, James Monger of AllMusic opined the album to be over-reliant on "mid-tempo balladry" and the keyboard parts as "dated", but nevertheless acknowledged "bright spots", lauding "When Love Struck You Down" as a "spirited opener [...] with an infectious melody".[1]
Track listing
All songs written by Craig & Charlie Reid.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "When Love Struck You Down" | 3:45 |
| 2. | "Restless Soul" | 4:40 |
| 3. | "Turning Away" | 3:47 |
| 4. | "I'm Gone" | 3:22 |
| 5. | "That's Better Now" | 2:59 |
| 6. | "Everyday I Try" | 2:51 |
| 7. | "He Just Can't" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Bound for Your Love" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "What I Saw in You" | 2:29 |
| 10. | "The One Who Loves You Now" | 2:30 |
| 11. | "She's Brighter" | 2:45 |
| 12. | "D.I.Y." | 2:52 |
| 13. | "Now and Then" | 4:47 |
| 14. | "One More Down" | 3:13 |
Personnel
- The Proclaimers
- Charlie Reid – acoustic guitar, vocals
- Craig Reid – harmonica, vocals
with:
- Zac Ware – guitar
- Garry John Kane – bass
- Stevie Christie – keyboards, accordion
- Ross McFarlane – drums
- David Ruffy, Mark Wallis – percussion, programming, arrangements
References
- Monger, James Christopher. "Restless Soul - The Proclaimers - AllMusic Review". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 January 2020.
- "ProSoundNetwork". ProSoundNertwork. 21 July 2005. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- Welsh, Andrew (17 December 2018). "REVIEW: Proclaimers feel the love in a sold-out Caird Hall". The Courier. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
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