After decades on the road and the never-ending hustle of life as an artist, Lou Barlow has tapped into a new confidence in the chaos. In 2021, the concept of balance feels particularly intimidating. Now more than ever, it’s clear life isn’t just leveling out a pair of responsibilities. Instead, we’re chasing after a flock of different ideals with a butterfly net. On Barlow’s new solo album, Reason to Live, he has come to an understanding of that swirl rather than trying to contain it.
Reason to Live is shambolic and grand yet intimate and doting, warmly acoustic and crackling with grit. By folding the many facets of his life into one package, Reason to Live radiates with a renewed balance and calm. The multitude of whirring messages of Reason to Live are united by Barlow’s roiling multilayered arrangements and the understanding that change is inevitable - and that it can bring you a new reason to live in the darkest times.
Tracklisting1.In My Arms
2.Reason To Live
3.Why Can't It Wait
4.Love Intervene
5.Privatize
6.I Don't Like Changes
7.Clouded Age
8.Over You
9.How Do I Know
10.Cold One
11.Thirsty
12.Maumee
13.Lows and Highs
14.Paws
15.Tempted
16.All You People Suck
17.Act of Faith
Baby blue vinyl variant.
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Lou Barlow - Reason To Live
Release Date
28/05/2021
Record Label
Joyful Noise Recordings