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LIVES finds the revered British singer/songwriter comfortably situated at the V2 label, recovered from his earlier injury, and in surprisingly energetic form. "Things Are Gonna Change (The Morning After)" and "After the Fall" kick off the disc with dense layers of electric guitars that recall various second-wave Britpop acts (Coldplay, Doves, et al.), with Davies's vocals and lyrics reflecting a broader scope than usual. Of course, Davies can't help but write classic Kinks-like narratives, as heard on songs like "Next Door Neighbour," a thoughtful acoustic tune straight off the village green, and "The Tourist," a dynamic tale of wanderlust that cheekily name-checks Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca." Closing out with the wistful, horn-laden "Thanksgiving Day" (which appeared on an earlier EP of the same name), OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES both skillfully sidesteps and revels in the classic Kinks sound, and its many charms are revealed with repeated listens.
After considerable delay, Kinks frontman Ray Davies finally unveiled his solo studio debut, OTHER PEOPLE'S LIVES, in 2006. Seven years in the making, the album fell victim to record company woes as well as a much-publicized 2004 incident in New Orleans where Davies attempted to foil a purse snatching and was shot in the leg.
Personnel include: Ray Davies (vocals, guitar).
Rolling Stone (p.61) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "[W]hen the rock kicks in, it is with reassuring familiarity: a chunky metallic heft hearkening back to the Kinks' arena-era winners MISFITS and LOW BUDGET."
Entertainment Weekly (p.61) - "[The album] reveals that Ray Davies has lost little of his ability to marry great rock melodies to exquisitely off-beat lyrics..." -- Grade: A-
Uncut (p.88) - 4 stars out of 5 -- "Davies' work has always managed to chime with real life in a way that eludes most songwriters....Davies' tone has the ironic air of a cockney calypso, while the music anchors his musings in familiar surroundings..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.93) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Elusive, as ever....It's never less than fascinating and it's frequently sublime." Other People's Live Music | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | V2 | | Orig Year | 2006 | | All Time Sales Rank |  3245  | | CD Universe Part number | 7019364 | | Catalog number | 27285 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Feb 21, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Ray Davies |
Ray Davies Other People's Live Songs | 1. | Things Are Gonna Change |
| 2. | After the Fall |
| 3. | Next Door Neighbour |
| 4. | All She Wrote |
| 5. | Creatures of Little Faith |
| 6. | Run Away From Time |
| 7. | Tourist, The |
| 8. | Is There Life After Breakfast? |
| 9. | Getaway, The |
| 10. | Other People's Lives |
| 11. | Stand up Comic |
| 12. | Over My Head |
| 13. | Thanksgiving Day |
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Other People's Live Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Ray's a genius, no question
I think he made the album he wanted to make. It definitely gets more comfortable with repeated listening. All She Wrote is worth the price of the CD alone.
Submitted by stujo4 (Wichita, Kansas USA) 
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one of the best cds
I have been a kinks fan for many years,and it is wonderful to hear rays inteligent witty lyrics again. he still has his voice is still the same. thanks ray
Submitted by tabdrinker2000 (east palestine,oh,usa)
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awesome, Ray can still deliver the goods!
Submitted by christopherjcannon (cheesetown, usa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Best CD I've bought in 4 years
The 2nd half of this CD is contagious. I wake up singing the songs even though the last time I played it was on the drive home. I can't stop listening to it. Please take it away from me!! Note, from the Tourist to the end of the CD the music just crawls under your skin and attaches itself to your nervous system. Life after Breakfast is just too much fun to listen to. This CD may not be technically brilliant but it is why I Love music. For the feelings that the music provides. This one just kicks as..
Submitted by Larry B (North Carolina)
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big kinks fan, its bin along time in comming,but ray still has the magic.the words still touch ones soul.hope the next release isnt so long in the wait.
Submitted by tabdrinker2000 (ohio,usa)
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