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| 1. Born Innocent |
| 2. Should Have Been Loved |
| 3. Blood On Your Hands |
| 4. Unguarded Moments |
| 5. Hate My Love / Redeemed |
| 6. You Meant It Then |
| 7. Five O’Clock World |
| 8. He’s Just Like Me |
| 9. Role Model |
| 10. No Witness |
| 11. Dear Deidre |
| 12. There’s No Doubt |
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Born Innocent adds to a remarkably productive 21st century for the Reid brothers, coming only a year after a career-spanning compilation, and just two years since the Proclaimers' last proper album (2001's Persevere). Throughout the 1980s and 90s, they released albums at such infrequent intervals that the births of three-headed white rhinoceroses seemed mundane by comparison. As Born Innocent demonstrates, their glacial work-rate was both a shame, in that you can never have too many records this passionate and this beautifully sung, and a mystery, in that however slowly or quickly the Reids make an album, it still ends up sounding much the same as the others.
There's nothing wrong with this--indeed, much of the Proclaimers' appeal lies in their obstinate refusal to be anything other than what they are (it would be ridiculous, at this point, for them to unveil a bold new trip-hop direction). Born Innocent, then, is more of the same. The songs are built from the most basic chord structures, embellished with twanging lead guitar and delivered with the Reids' trademark harmonies; particular highlights this time round are the gleefully bitter and twisted "Hate My Love", a cover of the ancient Vogues hit "Five O'Clock World", and "There's No Doubt", a supremely graceful acceptance of middle age almost worthy of being thought of as a companion piece to "Sunshine on Leith". --Andrew Mueller
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THE PROCLAIMERS Born Innocent (2003 UK 12-track CD album produced by Edwyn Collins picture sleeve - still sealed!)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Imagine, if you will, that an listening to an album is like watching a boxing match: Most good albums show some nimble manoeuvring, jab steadily and throw 2 or 3 good hooks. There are many albums which flail helplessly before running out of steam. Even some of The Proclaimers efforts have shown moments of real class and had some great punches without consistently impressing.
On this album, however, they have obviously been training hard: The Reid brothers come somersaulting into the ring and deliver three knockout punches (Born Innocent, Should have been loved and Blood on your hands) before you can even catch your breath.
After that they settle into a solid rhythm, landing more glorious blows until you leave with your head spinning.
Edwyn Collins does a marvellous job in the corner. I disagree with a previous reviewer - I think the 'raw' production suits the songs perfectly. We want them lean and mean, not bloated.
What I cannot understand is why The Proclaimers seem to be forgotten about. They never seem to get any airplay and I cannot remember a review for either of their last two albums in the music press. When there are so many lightweight acts around it makes punch and style of The Proclaimers all the more essential.
On this album, however, they have obviously been training hard: The Reid brothers come somersaulting into the ring and deliver three knockout punches (Born Innocent, Should have been loved and Blood on your hands) before you can even catch your breath.
After that they settle into a solid rhythm, landing more glorious blows until you leave with your head spinning.
Edwyn Collins does a marvellous job in the corner. I disagree with a previous reviewer - I think the 'raw' production suits the songs perfectly. We want them lean and mean, not bloated.
What I cannot understand is why The Proclaimers seem to be forgotten about. They never seem to get any airplay and I cannot remember a review for either of their last two albums in the music press. When there are so many lightweight acts around it makes punch and style of The Proclaimers all the more essential.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This their 5th studio album is see the Proclaimers giving their most rocky sound yet. The title track 'Born Innocent' kicks the whole thing off with a thrash of electric guitars in their trademark scottish country and western style. This thrashy rocky style continues with the tracks Should have been loved and their anti-war protest 'Blood on your hands'. After that things slow down a bit so fans of their melodic songs like 'Sunshine on Leith' should be kept happy with songs like 'Unguarded Moments', 'Redeemed', 'He's just like me' and 'There's no doubt'. There's also some catchy popier numbers that the Proclaimers do so well - 'You meant it then', the cover version 'Five O'Clock world', the Sun gossip column tribute 'Dear Deirdre' and the skiffletastic 'Role Model'. All in all another excellent Proclaimers album that has been worth the 2 year wait since their last 'Persevere'. My only criticism would be a lot of the songs are too short with many under 3 minutes long and the Edwyn Collins production is a bit raw. Certain songs could do with some beefing up with a bit of brass or string arrangements to make them longer and more polished. That said don't be put off buying this album it's a speccing good record!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The Proclaimers followed up their "come back" album (Perservere) with arguably their most cohesive effort yet. The first 5 songs are worth the entry fee alone.
Although a pair of bespectacled Scottish twins is not to everyone's taste, with this album they seemed to go beyond their accents and perceived comedy image to produce songs of quality. Lyrically they are superb as ever with the highlights being Hate My Love and These Unguarded Moments.
Well worth a listen if you have an interest in The Proclaimers. If you are still to discover them, though - I would suggest starting with Sunshine On Leith.
Although a pair of bespectacled Scottish twins is not to everyone's taste, with this album they seemed to go beyond their accents and perceived comedy image to produce songs of quality. Lyrically they are superb as ever with the highlights being Hate My Love and These Unguarded Moments.
Well worth a listen if you have an interest in The Proclaimers. If you are still to discover them, though - I would suggest starting with Sunshine On Leith.
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Excellent
Very surprised by just how good this is.
Anyone who has seen the musical Sunshine on Leith will notice a few tracks here. Read more
Anyone who has seen the musical Sunshine on Leith will notice a few tracks here. Read more
Published on 8 April 2010 by Richard Ellis
My first Proclaimers album! My favourite Proclaimers album!
As soon as i heard 'Hate my Love' on the radio I knew it was finally time to part with some cash for a Proclaimers album. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2003 by "heulun"
proclaimers best
just received this today, thank you Amazon only two days since I ordered it, It's the best ever lads. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2003 by Marie Linton
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