Understated

Understated is the eighth solo album by the Scottish singer/songwriter Edwyn Collins, released 25 March 2013 on AED Records. It is his first album released on his own label, and reached No. 66 on the UK Albums Chart. It was the last album he recorded at his West Heath Studio, London.
The album is both optimistic and autobiographical, reflecting Collins’ recovery from a major stroke in 2005. It was acclaimed in the music press with NME rating it 7/10, Pitchfork 6.8/10, and The Guardian and Mojo praising its resilience and charm.

Track listing

All tracks composed by Edwyn Collins; except where indicated

"Dilemma" - 3:26
"Baby Jean" - 3:27
"Carry On, Carry On" - 4:05
"31 Years" - 3:58
"It's a Reason" - 4:06
"Too Bad " - 3:20
"Down the Line" - 4:28
"Forsooth" - 4:10
"In the Now" - 3:46
"Understated" - 3:01
"Love's Been Good to Me" - 3:21 Rod McKuen

Personnel

Edwyn Collins – vocals, solina strings, memphis chords, strings, backing vox mellotron
Carwyn Ellis – guitar, slide guitar, bass, mandolin, backing vocals, moog synthesizer, Univox keyboards, wurlitzer, piano, organ, All instruments
Paul Cook – drums
Dave Ruffy – drums track 5
Liam Hutton - drums
Rob Walbourne - drums
Barrie Cadogan – guitar, bass
Sean Read – flute, trumpet, vibraphone, saxophone, backing vox, wurlizter, glockenspiel, organ, percussion
James Walbourne – guitars, stomps, bass, backing vox
Sebastian Lewsey – wurlitzer
Will Collins - bass