Scottish singer Dot Allison co-wrote their duet “Sheepskin Tearaway,” a sweet song about a relationship where the woman falls for junkie. Doherty sings most of the vocals, but that privilege should have fallen to Allison who has a better voice.
Although maybe not intentional, “New Love Grows On Trees” looks at the foolishness of youth wanting to burn out rather than fade away “If you're still alive/ When you're twenty-five/ Oh, should I kill you like you asked me to?”
Grace/Wasteland is pleasant enough while it’s playing, and people who are already fans of his work may well disagree, but Doherty doesn’t do enough with his lyrics or his vocals that would compel me to return to it. The music, however, is very intriguing, so kudos go to producer Stephen Street, former Blur guitarist Graham Coxon, and fellow Babyshambles members guitarist Mick Whitnall, bassist Drew McConnell, and drummer Adam Ficek.
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