The Proclaimers - Born Innocent

If 2001's Persevere proved in both name and sound just how determined Craig and Charlie Reid were to keep making music after their unfair categorization as one-hit wonders, 2004's Born Innocent establishes The Proclaimers as an album-oriented act dedicated to endurance and stylistic growth. The brothers' fifth album overall, Born Innocent is issued on their own imprint, also tellingly saddled with the handle Persevere. Produced by Edwyn Collins in a very live, occasionally gritty style, it shines with typically charming songwriting and kicks around a sound that can be as rocking as it is back porch (or down at the pub) comfortable. Read More