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While Ashcroft delivers his trademark string-soaked acoustic ballads and anthemic rock, he boldly incorporates elements of Americana, soul, and surprising electro-disco. This experimentation is most evident in the sampled, groove-driven lead single "Lover," and the startling, Mirwais-produced dancefloor track "I'm A Rebel," which sees the former Verve frontman experimenting with falsetto and vocal effects. Ultimately, Ashcroft’s distinctive Northern baritone remains the album’s magnetic anchor, demonstrating a new vocal maturity and range that solidifies "Lovin' You" as a vital and compelling late-career revelation.
Tracklist
1. Lover
2. Out Of These Blues
3. Heavy News
4. Oh L'amour
5. I'm A Rebel
6. Find Another Reason
7. Lovin' You
8. Live With Hope
9. Crimson Fire
10. Fly To The Sun