''Rhythm of Life'' is the debut
studio album
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by Scottish musician
Paul Haig, released in November 1983 by
Island Records
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. It was recorded at
Sigma Sound Studios in
New York City and
RAK Studios in
London with renowned record producer
Alex Sadkin, known for his work on multiple albums by
Grace Jones
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, and
Thompson Twins. The album features guest musicians such as
Bernie Worrell of
Parliament-Funkadelic,
Anton Fier of
the Feelies and
the Golden Palominos, and
Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins. Four singles were released from ''Rhythm of Life'': "
Heaven Sent", "
Never Give Up (Party Party)
"Never Give Up (Party Party)" is the fifth solo single by the Scottish musician Paul Haig. It was released in the UK on Island Records and licensed through Les Disques du Crépuscule.
The track, along with its parent studio album ''Rhythm of Life ...
", "
Justice" and "Blue for You". The track "Adoration" was originally performed while Haig was still a member of
post-punk band
Josef K.
The album spent 2 weeks on the
UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 82.
In 2004,
LTM remastered and re-issued the album on CD for the first time with five bonus tracks taken from the 1984 mini album ''Rhythm of Life Remixes''. These are extended dance remixes by New York disc jockey (DJ) Bruce Forest. The same track listing was issued again in 2014 on
Les Disques du Crépuscule.
Critical reception
In a retrospective review for
AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett described the album as "something of a strained effort, finding Haig coming to grips with his dancefloor aspirations but not quite hitting the bull's-eye." Adding that "he often sounds like a guest on his own record -- the exception, besides his singing, being his recognizable guitar parts, though often they are buried in the arrangements. His voice frankly sounds unpleasant as well."
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Track listing
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the ''Rhythm of Life'' liner notes.Jack Waldman
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Waldman was best known for his studio work and performances with singer Rob ...
– keyboards
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; drum machine programming
* Bernie Worrell – keyboards
* Tom Bailey – keyboards; percussion
* Anton Fier – percussion
* Mike Nocito – percussion
* JS Subera – percussion
* Tina Baker – backing vocals
* Nikki Lauren – backing vocals
* Karen Brown – backing vocals
Production and artwork
* Alex Sadkin – producer
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* Paul Haig – producer; sleeve concept
* Phil Thornalley – engineer
* John Potoker – engineer
* John Dent – mastering engineer
* Sheila Rock – photography
Charts
References
External links
*
Paul Haig albums
1983 debut albums
Albums produced by Alex Sadkin
Island Records albums
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