It's My Life was the second album by Talk Talk, released in 1984. It was a Top 5 hit album in several European countries, thanks to the big international success of its singles; whereas it charted only at #35 in the UK Top 40.



Review by Chris Woodstra

After an unremarkable debut, Talk Talk regrouped and refashioned themselves more in the style of sophisto-era Roxy Music while developing their own voice. It's My Life shows a great leap in songwriting, the band making highly personal statements with a sexy, seductive groove and a diversity that transcends the synth pop tag. Synthesizers still play a dominant role, but the music is made far more interesting by mixing "real" instruments and challenging world music rhythms seamlessly with the technology. Still pulling off the catchy single (like "Dum Dum Girl" and the title track, as well as the simply sublime "Does Caroline Know?") on It's My Life, Talk Talk also proved themselves capable of achieving a cohesive album -- a rare feat for the time and an unexpected surprise from a band that seemed to be simply a bandwagon-jumper.

"Dum Dum Girl" (Friese-Greene/Hollis) – 3:51
"Such a Shame" (Hollis) – 5:42
"Renée" (Hollis) – 6:22
"It's My Life" (Friese-Greene/Hollis) – 3:53
"Tomorrow Started" (Hollis) – 5:57
"The Last Time" (Curnow/Hollis) – 4:23
"Call in the Night Boy" (Brenner/Harris/Hollis/Webb) – 3:47
"Does Caroline Know?" (Friese-Greene/Hollis) – 4:40
"It's You" (Hollis) – 4:41

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