Passenger's 'All The Little Lights' Anniversary Edition: Over A Decade of Musical Evolution and Collaboration
- by Adam Bailey
- in Latest
Eleven years ago, the musician known as Passenger released the album 'All The Little Lights,' marking a significant turning point in his career. In the years leading up to this album's release, he faced various personal and professional challenges that eventually led him to embark on a busking journey across the UK and Australia. It was during this time that he created the life-changing album. One of its standout tracks, 'Let Her Go,' became a global sensation, propelling the album to high chart positions around the world, including #3 in the UK (now approaching double-Platinum status), #3 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart in the US, and #2 in Australia. 'Let Her Go' also made a significant impact, reaching #2 in the UK (5 x Platinum), #5 in the US (6 x Platinum), and achieving nineteen international #1s, with over 2 billion streams and 3.5 billion views on YouTube.
Now, Passenger, whose real name is Mike Rosenberg, is celebrating the album's enduring significance by releasing the 'All The Little Lights (Anniversary Edition)' on November 10th, available for pre-order and pre-save. This anniversary edition offers a completely reimagined and rerecorded take on the iconic album. Passenger has infused the songs with a decade's worth of additional experience and wisdom, enlisting the talents of Foy Vance, Gabrielle Aplin, Nina Nesbitt, and longtime friend and touring partner, Ed Sheeran, for special collaborations. While preserving the spirit and soul of the original, this reimagined edition brings a new vibrancy to the beloved Passenger classics. With enhanced musical richness and stronger vocals, 'All The Little Lights' shines brighter than ever.
To kick off the album's release, Passenger is sharing a new version of 'Life's For The Living,' featuring fellow musician Foy Vance.
Passenger describes the song as an acknowledgment of life's unpredictability and the realization that embracing it, rather than resisting it, is the best approach. He emphasizes the importance of not dwelling on the past or missed opportunities but instead embracing life's challenges and joys head-on. Passenger reflects on the enduring popularity of these lyrics, especially in 'Life's For The Living,' and expresses gratitude for the meaningful impact it has had on people over the years.
Foy Vance, a longtime friend of Passenger, shares his admiration for Passenger's tenacity and humor, recalling their initial meeting about 12 years ago while touring with Ed Sheeran. Vance describes Passenger as an inspiring artist who not only works diligently to create beautiful music but also has a knack for making people laugh. He considers it an honor to collaborate with Passenger on this duet.
Passenger is marking the release of this Anniversary Edition with a special and intimate tour, with each show hosted by a local independent record store. This tour offers fans a rare opportunity to experience Passenger's music in an intimate setting, as his 2023 UK shows are primarily select arena dates with George Ezra. Tickets for these unique shows are in high demand, with only a limited number still available, and fans can purchase ticket and album bundles for an exclusive experience.
Read our interview with Passenger in 2020 here
