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| Illogical Life | ||||
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| Released | 10 July 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2006 | |||
| Length | 51:05 | |||
| Label | Chicken Wire | |||
| Producer | Fred Purser | |||
| RJ Thompson chronology | ||||
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Illogical Life is a demo album by British singer-songwriter RJ Thompson. It was released on 10 July 2006. The demos were recorded at Trinity Heights in Newcastle upon Tyne. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Thompson released "Green Eyed" as the main single from Illogical Life, although records stretching back to 2006 regarding airplay or reception cannot be found.
All tracks are written by RJ Thompson.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I'm Awake All Night" | 3:35 |
| 2. | "Green Eyed" | 4:43 |
| 3. | "Smokescreen" | 3:33 |
| 4. | "Excuses to Fall" | 5:31 |
| 5. | "Jester" | 5:26 |
| 6. | "You Have Me Surrounded" | 4:48 |
| 7. | "Wish You Well" | 4:03 |
| 8. | "Piano Song" | 4:50 |
| 9. | "Sleep" | 3:26 |
| 10. | "The Swordfight" | 3:32 |
| 11. | "Guards & Gunmen" | 7:38 |
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