Life Is People - Bill Fay
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86 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: The first new studio release from the British singer-songwriter in over 40 years was produced by Joshua Henry and features guest appearances by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Matt Armstrong, Matt Deighton, Mike Rowe, Ray Russell and Alan Rushton.

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Mojo
    Dec 14, 2012
    100
    Life Is People is superb. [Sep 2012, p.84]
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  2. Exclaim
    Dec 14, 2012
    80
    Fay has lost none of his ability to capture the wonder of life in his words.
  3. No Ripcord
    Jan 7, 2013
    80
    He has come up with a gem of a record, heartfelt and true, that hopefully will get him some of the attention he richly deserves.
  4. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    These songs work a gentle charm, reflecting on life and mortality with an unhurried grace.

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  1. buzzlight
    10
    Honest and uplifting in all the right places, gentle and thought-provoking. This is a beautiful album worthy of repeated listens during the rough patches in life.… Expand
  2. digitallycreate
    9
    It might have taken 40 years however the wait is absolutely worth it. A stunning piece of work which I woul dhighly recommend. Thanks to Bill Fay :¬)… Collapse

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