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Restless Soul is the sixth studio album by Scottish alternative folk duo The Proclaimers, released in 2005 on their own label Persevere Records.

Restless Soul
Studio album by The Proclaimers
Released	6 September 2005
Recorded	April 2005–May 2005
Studio	Good Luck Studios, London, England
Genre	Alternative rock[1] folk rock rhythm and blues[1] roots rock[1]
Length	44:26
Label	Persevere
Producer	David Ruffy, Mark Wallis
The Proclaimers chronology
Finest (2003) Restless Soul (2005) Life with You (2007)

Recording

Restless Soul was recorded in April and May 2005 at Good Luck Studios in London, England and produced by Mark Wallis.[2]

Music

Stylistic content

The style of the title-track "Restless Soul" has drawn a likening to that of Dexys Midnight Runners.[3]

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]

In a mixed review, James Monger of AllMusic opined the album to be over-reliant on "mid-tempo balladry" and the keyboard parts as "dated", but nevertheless acknowledged "bright spots", lauding "When Love Struck You Down" as a "spirited opener [...] with an infectious melody".[1]

Track listing

All songs written by Craig & Charlie Reid.

Personnel

The Proclaimers

• Charlie Reid – acoustic guitar, vocals
• Craig Reid – harmonica, vocals

with:

• Zac Ware – guitar
• Garry John Kane – bass
• Stevie Christie – keyboards, accordion
• Ross McFarlane – drums
• David Ruffy, Mark Wallis – percussion, programming, arrangements

References

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