Composer

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Dido Armstrong / Rollo Armstrong

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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4:06

'Life For Rent' is the second studio album by British singer-songwriter Dido Armstrong, released on September 29, 2003. The album was produced by Dido's brother Rollo Armstrong, who is also a member of the electronic music group Faithless. The album features ten tracks, including the hit singles "White Flag" and "Life For Rent". The album opens with the title track "Life For Rent", which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The song is about Dido's desire to live life on her own terms and not be held back by anyone or anything. The second track, "Don't Leave Home", is a haunting ballad about the fear of losing someone you love. The third track, "Who Makes You Feel", is a more upbeat song about the power of love. The fourth track, "Mary's in India", is a catchy pop song with a reggae beat. The song is about a friend of Dido's who moved to India to find herself. The fifth track, "See You When You're 40", is a melancholy ballad about the end of a relationship. The sixth track, "Don't Ask Me Why", is a mid-tempo song about the complexities of love. The seventh track, "Sand in My Shoes", is a summery song about the joys of travel. The eighth track, "Do You Have a Little Time", is a catchy pop song with a disco beat. The ninth track, "This Land Is Mine", is a haunting ballad about the futility of war. The album closes with the hit single "White Flag", a powerful ballad about the end of a relationship. Overall, 'Life For Rent' is a cohesive album with a consistent sound and theme. The album showcases Dido's strengths as a songwriter and vocalist, and features a mix of upbeat pop songs and haunting ballads. The album was a commercial success, reaching number one in several countries and selling over 12 million copies worldwide.

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