Rhythm of Life
Rhythm of Life is the debut studio album by Scottish musician Paul Haig, released in November 1983 by Island Records. It was recorded at Sigma Sound Studios in New York City and RAK Studios in London with renowned record producer Alex Sadkin, known for his work on multiple albums by Grace Jones, and Thompson Twins. The album features guest musicians such as Bernie Worrell of Parliament-Funkadelic, Anton Fier of the Feelies and the Golden Palominos, and Tom Bailey of Thompson Twins. Four singles were released from Rhythm of Life: "Heaven Sent", "Never Give Up (Party Party)", "Justice" and "Blue for You". The track "Adoration" was originally performed while Haig was still a member of post-punk band Josef K. The album spent 2 weeks on the UK Albums Chart, peaking at No. 82.
In 2004, LTM remastered and re-issued the album on CD for the first time with five bonus tracks taken from the 1984 mini album Rhythm of Life Remixes. These are extended dance remixes by New York disc jockey (DJ) Bruce Forest. The same track listing was issued again in 2014 on Les Disques du Crépuscule.

Critical reception
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, critic Ned Raggett described the album as "something of a strained effort, finding Haig coming to grips with his dancefloor aspirations but not quite hitting the bull's-eye." Adding that "he often sounds like a guest on his own record -- the exception, besides his singing, being his recognizable guitar parts, though often they are buried in the arrangements. His voice frankly sounds unpleasant as well."

Track listing
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the Rhythm of Life liner notes.Musicians

Paul Haig – lead and backing vocals; guitars; drum machine programming
Jack Waldman – keyboards; drum machine programming
Bernie Worrell – keyboards
Tom Bailey – keyboards; percussion
Anton Fier – percussion
Mike Nocito – percussion
JS Subera – percussion
Tina Baker – backing vocals
Nikki Lauren – backing vocals
Karen Brown – backing vocalsProduction and artwork

Alex Sadkin – producer
Paul Haig – producer; sleeve concept
Phil Thornalley – engineer
John Potoker – engineer
John Dent – mastering engineer
Sheila Rock – photography

Charts
References
External links
Rhythm of Life at Discogs (list of releases)