- Life For Rent by Dido Arista 2003
- Artist: Dido
- Released: Sep 30, 2003
- Record Label: Arista
- Format: CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Genre: Rock
- UPC: 828765013727
"Life For Rent" is Dido's second album. Dido's 1999 debut album, "No Angel", was one of the most unique introductions for an artist with the most angelic voice and hit-ballad potential. While some artists struggle with sophomore efforts, especially those that are the hyped-up descendents of super-genious, hit packed predecessors, "Life for Rent" is both seductive and irresistable as a follow up to the tremendously popular and successful "No Angel". With a dazzling catalogue of eleven enthralling tracks, almost every song could easily qualify for a single-release status - effortlessly trumping any previously occupied chart position, involving not too distant hits of the likes of "Here With Me", "Thank You", or "Hunter". Most worthy of praise, (aside from the radio-friendly super ballad "White Flag"), are the blissfully enchanting "Stoned", "Who Makes You Feel", "Sand in my Shoes" and "Do You Have a Little Time".
Stirring and moving moments on the album belong to "Life for Rent", a very reflective and uplifting track, as well as "Don't Leave Home", another gem that begs of attention. More weaker and distracting moments on "Life for Rent", though very few and in my opinion - surpassable - include "Mary's in India" (though I must admit I like the twist at the end of this song's narrative..) and "This Land is Mine". While occasionally, after three or four listens, the album might seem overwhelmingly balladic, Dido's immense talent as both singer and song writer ultimately inflate "Life for Rent" with great confidence and musical credibility. This was by no doubt one of the best albums of 2003, and without a shadow of a doubt - one of the very BEST sophomore albums to come from a very respected and treasured still-fresh artist. Indeed "Life for Rent" trumps its predecessor....with such an achievement one can only wonder what may come next....
Track listing
1. White Flag
2. Stoned
3. Life for Rent
4. Mary's in India
5. See You When You're 40
6. Don't Leave Home
7. Who Makes You Feel
8. Sand in My Shoes
9. Do You Have a Little Time
10. This Land Is Mine
11. See the Sun
CONDITION: This CD is Like New. It includes the jewel case and inserts. Jewel Case may have a few faint scratches on it from shelf wear.
Life For Rent by Dido Arista 2003
Artist: Dido
Released: Sep 30, 2003
Record Label: Arista
Format: CD
Number of Discs: 1
Genre: Rock
UPC: 828765013727
"Life For Rent" is Dido's second album. Dido's 1999 debut album, "No Angel", was one of the most unique introductions for an artist with the most angelic voice and hit-ballad potential. While some artists struggle with sophomore efforts, especially those that are the hyped-up descendents of super-genious, hit packed predecessors, "Life for Rent" is both seductive and irresistable as a follow up to the tremendously popular and successful "No Angel". With a dazzling catalogue of eleven enthralling tracks, almost every song could easily qualify for a single-release status - effortlessly trumping any previously occupied chart position, involving not too distant hits of the likes of "Here With Me", "Thank You", or "Hunter". Most worthy of praise, (aside from the radio-friendly super ballad "White Flag"), are the blissfully enchanting "Stoned", "Who Makes You Feel", "Sand in my Shoes" and "Do You Have a Little Time".
Stirring and moving moments on the album belong to "Life for Rent", a very reflective and uplifting track, as well as "Don't Leave Home", another gem that begs of attention. More weaker and distracting moments on "Life for Rent", though very few and in my opinion - surpassable - include "Mary's in India" (though I must admit I like the twist at the end of this song's narrative..) and "This Land is Mine". While occasionally, after three or four listens, the album might seem overwhelmingly balladic, Dido's immense talent as both singer and song writer ultimately inflate "Life for Rent" with great confidence and musical credibility. This was by no doubt one of the best albums of 2003, and without a shadow of a doubt - one of the very BEST sophomore albums to come from a very respected and treasured still-fresh artist. Indeed "Life for Rent" trumps its predecessor....with such an achievement one can only wonder what may come next....
Track listing
1. White Flag
2. Stoned
3. Life for Rent
4. Mary's in India
5. See You When You're 40
6. Don't Leave Home
7. Who Makes You Feel
8. Sand in My Shoes
9. Do You Have a Little Time
10. This Land Is Mine
11. See the Sun
CONDITION: This CD is Like New. It includes the jewel case and inserts. Jewel Case may have a few faint scratches on it from shelf wear.
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