| 1. There's a Touch |
| 2. Sweet Little Girls |
| 3. Land Fit for Zeros |
| 4. How Many Times |
| 5. One Too Many |
| 6. That's When He Told Her |
| 7. Scotland's Story |
| 8. When You're in Love |
| 9. She Arouses Me So |
| 10. Everybody's a Victim |
| 11. Don't Give It to Me |
| 12. Heaven Right Now |
| 13. Slowburner |
| 14. Act of Remebrance |
Editorial Reviews
Whatever Craig and Charlie Reid were doing in the six years between Persevere and its predecessor, Hit the Highway, the time wasn't spent developing a radical new sound. Persevere is instantly recognizable as a Proclaimers album, thanks to Charlie Reid's insistent acoustic rhythm guitar, a sparkling lead guitar bringing out the melody, and, foremost, the Reids' utterly unmistakable voices. Even if they'd come back after an absence of decades, it is unlikely that anything remotely like them would have appeared in the interim. The twins show no sign of losing their rare knack for composing memorable melodies with pugnacious lyrics. The best moments of Persevere combine both: witness the exuberant demolition of the British ruling party's values on "Land Fit for Zeroes," the jeering debunking of our celebrity-driven culture of self-pity on "Everybody's a Victim," and the eloquent reconciling of their fierce Scottish patriotism and internationalist politics on "Scotland's Story." The Proclaimers are defiantly unfashionable, immensely contrary, and altogether unique, and their return is as welcome as it is overdue. --Andrew Mueller
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Persevere
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Born Innocent
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Persevere Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001FVDRI Release Date: 2004-02-17 |
Tracks:
- Born Innocent
- Should Have Been Loved
- Blood on Your Hands
- Unguarded Moments
- Hate My Love
- Redeemed
- You Meant It Then
- Five O'Clock World
- He's Just Like Me
- Role Model
- No Witness
- Dear Deidre
- There's No Doubt
- Unguarded Moments (Bonus Track)
- Born Innocent (Bonus Track)
Customer Reviews:
Good But Not their Best.......2006-05-09
Craig and Charlie rock!.......2005-08-29
Welcome Back!.......2004-05-26
Well they've done it again.......2004-05-25
Solid international live album with a gripping title track.......2004-03-19
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Restless Soul
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Persevere Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000AMDKZ0 Release Date: 2005-09-06 |
Tracks:
- When Love Struck You Down
- Restless Soul
- Turning Away
- I'm Gone
- That's Better Now
- Everyday I Try
- He Just Can't
- Bound For Your Love
- What I Saw In You
- The One Who Loves You Now
- She's Brighter
- D.I.Y.
- Now And Then
- One More Down
Album Description
The songs on Restless Soul offer lyrics of uncommon honesty and depth and speak eloquently to listeners everywhere. According to Charlie, "When you become specific, you become universal. You write about your own life and make your own observations. People who worry too much about appealing to everybody miss the point. If you write sincerely, and identify with the feelings of other people, you'll catch the ears of people who want to go beyond our accents or our points of view, whether they're inside or outside of Scotland." About the Restless Soul title, Craig adds that it reflects how the Reid brothers see themselves. "I think the song 'Restless Soul' is about myself and other people who can't chill out and just sit back and relax and not worry about the next thing," he says. "The album continues what we have done in the past--traditional song structures and varied subject matter--but the production is slicker," continues Craig before pausing. "I never thought I would have used those words to describe a Proclaimers album. More time was taken over the arrangements and it's a bit more controlled than previous albums." Restless Soul was recorded in London with producers Mark Wallis and David Ruffy, who have worked with the La's, the Smiths, U2, Talking Heads, Travis, the Go-Betweens, Rooster, the Ruts, Atzec Camera, Sinead O'Connor, Prefab Sprout, and Kirsty McColl. Craig and Charlie said, "We really enjoyed the experience, Mark and David were great to work with. Their technique for making the instruments sound big by recording them at a low volume was new to us and helped us develop as musicians in the studio. The atmosphere was very relaxed and we believe they got the best out of us and the other guys in the band." Joining the Reid brothers on the album are Stevie Christie on keyboards and accordion, Zac Ware on guitars and pedal steel, Ross McFarlane on drums, and Garry John Kane on bass.Customer Reviews:
Listened after reading comments.......2007-07-17
I AM PROCLAIMING.......2006-06-24
Good music but over-produced..........2005-10-23
It grows and grows........2005-10-12
Not their best but even slightly above average Proclaimers is better than most other band's records.......2005-09-24
The Proclaimers have yet to put out a bad effort, but I would put this one in the category of "great" instead of "incredible". It's probably their second worst, behind Hit The Highway. While that may sound like criticism, it's not coming from me. I consider their first two albums, This Is The Story and Sunshine on Leith, along with their 4th and 5th, Persevere and Born Innocent, to be near perfect examples of great songwriting and singing.
The production on this one is a little slick, but after the raw Born Innocent, it's a nice change. The humor is still there, as are the catchy hooks.
In short, pick this one up, and give it 5 or 6 listens before judging it. Soon, you'll be singing along and wanting to see them live, where they really shine! Enjoy.
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Persevere
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005KCCW Release Date: 2007-03-19 |
Tracks:
- There's a Touch
- Sweet Little Girls
- Land Fit for Zeros
- How Many Times
- One Too Many
- That's When He Told Her
- Scotland's Story
- When You're in Love
- She Arouses Me So
- Everybody's a Victim
- Don't Give It to Me
- Heaven Right Now
- Slowburner
- Act of Remebrance
Album Details
Fourth Album from the Scottish Brothers' Duo, Produced by Chris Kimsey.
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Persevere
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005ICKY Release Date: 2001-05-22 |
Tracks:
- There's a Touch
- Sweet Little Girls
- Land Fit for Zeros
- How Many Times
- One Too Many
- That's When He Told Her
- Scotland's Story
- When You're in Love
- She Arouses Me So
- Everybody's a Victim
- Don't Give It to Me
- Heaven Right Now
- Slowburner
- Act of Remebrance
Amazon.com
Whatever Craig and Charlie Reid were doing in the six years between Persevere and its predecessor, Hit the Highway, the time wasn't spent developing a radical new sound. Persevere is instantly recognizable as a Proclaimers album, thanks to Charlie Reid's insistent acoustic rhythm guitar, a sparkling lead guitar bringing out the melody, and, foremost, the Reids' utterly unmistakable voices. Even if they'd come back after an absence of decades, it is unlikely that anything remotely like them would have appeared in the interim. The twins show no sign of losing their rare knack for composing memorable melodies with pugnacious lyrics. The best moments of Persevere combine both: witness the exuberant demolition of the British ruling party's values on "Land Fit for Zeroes," the jeering debunking of our celebrity-driven culture of self-pity on "Everybody's a Victim," and the eloquent reconciling of their fierce Scottish patriotism and internationalist politics on "Scotland's Story." The Proclaimers are defiantly unfashionable, immensely contrary, and altogether unique, and their return is as welcome as it is overdue. --Andrew MuellerCustomer Reviews:
I had to Persevere 7 years for this album, and.............2002-08-07
They're baaaaack........2001-06-24
Love it.......2001-06-21
Better late.......2001-06-14
Talk about a return!.......2001-05-31
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Restless Soul
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Persevere ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000A6M9PI Release Date: 2005-08-23 |
Tracks:
- When Love Struck You Down
- Restless Soul
- Turning Away
- I'm Gone
- That's Better Now
- Everyday I Try
- He Just Can't
- Bound for Your Love
- What I Saw in You
- One Who Loves You Now
- She's Brighter
- D.I.Y.
- Now and Then
- One More Down
Album Description
The songs on Restless Soul offer lyrics of uncommon honesty and depth and speak eloquently to listeners everywhere. According to Charlie, "When you become specific, you become universal. You write about your own life and make your own observations. People who worry too much about appealing to everybody miss the point. If you write sincerely, and identify with the feelings of other people, you'll catch the ears of people who want to go beyond our accents or our points of view, whether they're inside or outside of Scotland." Features 14 total tracks. Persevere. 2005.
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Born Innocent
The Proclaimers Manufacturer: Persevere ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000CAPWG Release Date: 2003-11-18 |
Tracks:
- Born Innocent
- Should Have Been Loved
- Blood on Your Hands
- Unguarded Moments
- Hate My Love
- Redeemed
- You Meant It Then
- Five O'Clock World
- He's Just Like Me
- Role Model
- No Witness
- Dear Deidre
- There's No Doubt
Album Description
5th studio album recorded and mixed over three weeks in April/May 2003 with Edwyn Collins producing at his West Heath Yard retro automated studio in North London. 13 tracks. Persevere. 2003.Album Details
The Fifth Album from Scottish Twins Craig and Charlie Reid was Recorded and Mixed Over Three Weeks in April/May 2003 with Edwyn Collins Producing at his West Heath Yard Retro Automated Studio in North London.Customer Reviews:
Role Model........2003-12-03
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Born 2 Do This
Manufacturer: Sira Track Team ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAA91I Release Date: 2003-12-02 |
Tracks:
- Vet
- Nay Say Freestyle
- P.e.r.s.e.v.e.r.e.
- Stalker
- It's Ok
- Born 2 Do This
- T.o.m.
- Sweet 16
- I'm a Problem
- Fine Wind
- This Game Don't Luv U
- Hot
- I Didn't Wanna Say Goodbye
- Because of U
- Bring It On 2003
- Caught Up
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Endeavour to Persevere
The Barracudas Manufacturer: Airmail ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000H5VF9I Release Date: 2006-09-18 |
Tracks:
- Dealing With Today
- Leaving Home Again
- Song For Lorraine
- World Turned Upside Down
- See Her Eyes Again
- Black Snake
- Way We've Changed
- She Knows
- Man With Money
- Pieces Broken
- Losin's Streak
- Corrine
- Barracuda
Album Description
Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this 1984 album by this British Power Pop/Garage/Psychedelic band comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve and features bonus tracks.. Airmail. 2006.Album Details
Japanese Digitally Remastered Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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Endeavour to Persevere
The Barracudas Manufacturer: Mau Mau (UK) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000007XDL Release Date: 1995-06-20 |
Tracks:
- Dealing With Today
- Leaving Home Again
- Song For Lorraine
- World Turned Upside Down
- See Her Eyes Again
- Black Snake
- The Way We've Changed
- She Knows
- Man With Money
- Pieces Broken
- Losin' Streak
- Corrine
- Barracuda
- Bonus Tracks: Stolen Heart (Single Mix)
- Bonus Tracks: Laughing At You
Customer Reviews:
+1/2 -- Groovies, Stones, Dylan, Everlys, Paisley.......2004-01-14
In addition to stirring originals like the electric 12-string opener "Dealing With Today," and the go-go beat of "She Knows," the album picks up on the Paisley Underground sounds of Los Angeles: the harmonica wail and shouted vocal of "Song for Lorraine" are reminiscent of Dan Stuart's work on Green on Red's "Gravity Talks" LP, and "See Her Eyes Again" has the sort of flowing vocal and chiming guitars favored by The Rain Parade. The band's pre-production touring schedule also led them to record a few covers, including a rousing version of Leon Rosselson's politically charged "World Turned Upside Down" (previously covered by Dick Gaughan, and later covered by Billy Bragg), a fine take on The Everly Brothers "Man With Money" and a reading of The Standells' "Barracuda" infused with the sort of energy the band brought to the live stage.
Mau Mau's reissue adds two bonus tracks to the original 13, including the single mix of the power pop gem, "Stolen Heart," and the pop-punk "Laughing at You." Both are worthy additions to the original album, making this CD a real find for mid-80s pop/rock fans.
4-1/2 stars, if allowed fractional ratings.
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Aeroplane, 1929
To Persevere Manufacturer: Top Shelf Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000NROGAK |
Product Description
Debut full-length features twelve tracks of upbeat indie-pop rock boasting ambitious arrangements, infectious harmonies, and inventive lyrics. Always catchy without becoming too predictable. Song list: 1. Bones In The Attic 2. Act Of Contrition 3. Drunken Advice For A Mid-Life Crisis 4. Green With Envy 5. Sharp Teeth 6. Being Good; (Or, Life With Serpents) 7. What It Is I'm Made Of... 8. Other Auxiliaries (L'hymne De Faiblesse) 9. Tied-Down Giants 10. Remedy 11. Monsters, Created Pts. I & II 12. Dig To The OrientRap Music:
- Phantom Power
- Platinum Collection
- Presidents of the United States of America 2
- Raised on Rock/For Ol' Times Sake [Import]
- Records [Original recording remastered]
- Red House Painters 1
- Rock and Roll Doctor: A Tribute to Lowell George
- San Francisco Girls
- Ship Arriving Too Late to Save a Drowning Witch [Original recording remastered]
- Sideshow
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