--- product_id: 734770177 title: "Life Of Purpose" price: "SAR 178" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/734770177-life-of-purpose store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Life Of Purpose **Price:** SAR 178 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Life Of Purpose - **How much does it cost?** SAR 178 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/734770177-life-of-purpose) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description When Jack Tatum began work on Life of Pause, his third full-length to date, he had lofty ambitions: Don't just write another album; create another world. One with enough detail and texture and dimension that a listener could step inside, explore, and inhabit it as they see fit. "I desperately wanted for this to be the kind of record that would displace me," he says. "I'm terrified by the idea of being any one thing, or being of any one genre. And whether or not I accomplish that, I know that my only hope of getting there is to constantly reinvent. That reinvention doesn't need to be drastic, but every new record has to have it's own identity, and it has to have a separate set of goals from what came before." What came before: a rightfully acclaimed, much beloved display of singular pop craftsmanship. Tatum's dreamy, unexpected 2010 debut, Gemini, was written while he was still a student at Virginia Tech University. It's equally disarming follow-up, 2012's Nocturne, marked the first time he'd been able to bring his bedroom recordings into a studio, to be performed and fully realized with the help of other musicians. There has been a set of wonderfully expansive EPs in between-each hinting at new directions and punctuating previous ideas-but with Life of Pause, Tatum delivers what he describes as his most "honest" and "mature" work yet, an exquisitely arranged and beautifully recorded collection of songs that marry the immediate with the indefinable. "I allowed myself to go down every route I could imagine even if it ended up not working for me," he says. "I owe it to myself to take as many risks as possible. Songs are songs and you have to allow yourself to be open to everything." After a prolonged period of writing and experimentation, recording took place over several weeks in both Los Angeles and Stockholm, with producer Thom Monahan (Devendra Banhart, Beachwood Sparks) helping Tatum in his search for a more natural and organically textured sound. In Sweden, in a studio once owned by ABBA, they enlisted Peter, Bjorn and John drummer John Ericsson and fellow Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra veteran Pelle Jacobsson, to contribute drums and marimba. In California, at Monahan's home, Tatum collaborated with Medicine guitarist Brad Laner and a crew of saxophonists. From the hypnotic polyrhythms of "Reichpop" to the sugary howl of "Japanese Alice" to the hallucinogenic R&B of "A Woman's Wisdom," the result is a complete, fully immersive listening environment. "I just kept things really simple, writing as ideas came to me," he says. "There's definitely a different kind of 'self' in the picture this time around. There's no real love lost, it's much more a record of coming to terms and defining what it is that you have-your place, your relationships. I view every record as an opportunity to write better songs. At the end of the day it still sounds like me, just new." Review: A Fantastic Record: As Smooth as it is Groovy - With two fantastic albums already released, this latest effort by Jack Tatum's Wild Nothing signals that not only has he maintained his ability to create great music, he's progressed tremendously, both lyrically and musically. Life of Pause is an early contender for the best album of 2016, and its ability to offer both silky smooth moments and then transition seamlessly into groovier moments (sometimes within the same track), makes for a dynamic album. Let's go track-by-track: 1. "Reichpop" - This is the best song on the album, and currently my favorite track of 2016. Perfectly crafted build-up which transitions into a burst of lush instrumentation and well layered vocals. A fantastic way to open an album. 5/5 2. "Lady Blue" - This is a super smooth track with an outro that keeps the listener coming back for more. The transition that happens from 3:08-3:36 is top notch, and the final minute and a half finds itself among the best moments on the album. 5/5 3. "A Woman's Wisdom" - This is one of those tracks that balances smooth vocals and a groovy bassline/lead guitar combo to perfection. Great lyrics on this one as well. It also features a dreamy outro which stands in stark contrast to the next track. 5/5 4. "Japanese Alice" - Quite the shocker of an intro. I was not expecting anything so heavy on my first listen. I really enjoy the layered lyrics on this one. This track really reminds me of something you'd find among Morrissey's solo discography, especially the fantastic outro (a theme, no?). 4/5 5. "Life of Pause" - 2nd best track on the album. The vocal melodies on this one are on point, and the lyrics may be the album's best. The second verse's reference to the album title is masterful. A top-shelf track. 5/5 6. "Alien" - This is a great song. It definitely has a darker vibe compared to the rest of the album (think "Fall From Grace" on Future Islands's Singles), but it doesn't fell out of place following "Life of Pause". The song structure is also shaken up a bit, so as not to feel repetitive which works well in this track's favor. 4.5/5 7. "To Know You" - This is a fine song. Conjures up a sound eerily similar to Talk Talk's "It's My Life", but Tatum said in an AMA that it was unintentional, and I believe him. Not sure if this track needed to be nearly 6 minutes, but I don't ever feel the need to skip it. The bassline on this one is stellar. 4/5 8. "Adore" - This track features some great lyrical work. The acoustic guitar was also a great choice. Tatum said the album cover was meant to evoke a feeling of a certain space the album occupied, and this track evokes a scene not only with its lyrics, but its instruments and progression. This song almost has a psychedelic vibe to it, which helps it greatly stick out from being just another album track. 4/5 9. "TV Queen" - This is a great one, probably 3rd best on the album. Tatum delivers another killer bassline coupled nicely with a string arrangement intro. The vocal work (doubled up) is also a major highlight. This one is sure to get stuck in your head. 5/5 10. "Whenever I" - Tatum claims this is his favorite on the album, and who could blame him. Another track that features a smooth verse-groovy chorus combo. Also some hints of David Bowie on this one musically during the intro and outro. 5/5 11. "Love Underneath My Thumb" - Probably my least favorite on the album, but I don't dislike it a bit. The intro comes right out of the 90s (Smashing Pumpkins-esque). This, like "To Know You", has a runtime of 6 minutes, which feels a but excessive, but I don't want to diminish what Tatum did on this record by being overly critical of the last track. I just wish the album went out on more of a high note. 3.5/5 Review: One of 2016 best music for sure! - My favorite new full length album of 2016. Wild Nothing (mainly Jack Tatum) have created an incredible album that does not disappoint. It is gorgeous. The guys are incredibly friendly and humble in person, as well! Cheers! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B073RQDJNR | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,611,753 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #246,222 in Men's Clothing #595,555 in Men's Novelty T-Shirts | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (37) | | Date First Available | September 26, 2016 | | Department | mens | | Label | Captured Tracks Rec. | | Manufacturer | Captured Tracks Rec. | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2016 | | Product Dimensions | 0.32 x 12.42 x 12.14 inches; 13.6 ounces | ## Images ![Life Of Purpose - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91rCTq8jXNL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Fantastic Record: As Smooth as it is Groovy *by P***D on February 27, 2016* With two fantastic albums already released, this latest effort by Jack Tatum's Wild Nothing signals that not only has he maintained his ability to create great music, he's progressed tremendously, both lyrically and musically. Life of Pause is an early contender for the best album of 2016, and its ability to offer both silky smooth moments and then transition seamlessly into groovier moments (sometimes within the same track), makes for a dynamic album. Let's go track-by-track: 1. "Reichpop" - This is the best song on the album, and currently my favorite track of 2016. Perfectly crafted build-up which transitions into a burst of lush instrumentation and well layered vocals. A fantastic way to open an album. 5/5 2. "Lady Blue" - This is a super smooth track with an outro that keeps the listener coming back for more. The transition that happens from 3:08-3:36 is top notch, and the final minute and a half finds itself among the best moments on the album. 5/5 3. "A Woman's Wisdom" - This is one of those tracks that balances smooth vocals and a groovy bassline/lead guitar combo to perfection. Great lyrics on this one as well. It also features a dreamy outro which stands in stark contrast to the next track. 5/5 4. "Japanese Alice" - Quite the shocker of an intro. I was not expecting anything so heavy on my first listen. I really enjoy the layered lyrics on this one. This track really reminds me of something you'd find among Morrissey's solo discography, especially the fantastic outro (a theme, no?). 4/5 5. "Life of Pause" - 2nd best track on the album. The vocal melodies on this one are on point, and the lyrics may be the album's best. The second verse's reference to the album title is masterful. A top-shelf track. 5/5 6. "Alien" - This is a great song. It definitely has a darker vibe compared to the rest of the album (think "Fall From Grace" on Future Islands's Singles), but it doesn't fell out of place following "Life of Pause". The song structure is also shaken up a bit, so as not to feel repetitive which works well in this track's favor. 4.5/5 7. "To Know You" - This is a fine song. Conjures up a sound eerily similar to Talk Talk's "It's My Life", but Tatum said in an AMA that it was unintentional, and I believe him. Not sure if this track needed to be nearly 6 minutes, but I don't ever feel the need to skip it. The bassline on this one is stellar. 4/5 8. "Adore" - This track features some great lyrical work. The acoustic guitar was also a great choice. Tatum said the album cover was meant to evoke a feeling of a certain space the album occupied, and this track evokes a scene not only with its lyrics, but its instruments and progression. This song almost has a psychedelic vibe to it, which helps it greatly stick out from being just another album track. 4/5 9. "TV Queen" - This is a great one, probably 3rd best on the album. Tatum delivers another killer bassline coupled nicely with a string arrangement intro. The vocal work (doubled up) is also a major highlight. This one is sure to get stuck in your head. 5/5 10. "Whenever I" - Tatum claims this is his favorite on the album, and who could blame him. Another track that features a smooth verse-groovy chorus combo. Also some hints of David Bowie on this one musically during the intro and outro. 5/5 11. "Love Underneath My Thumb" - Probably my least favorite on the album, but I don't dislike it a bit. The intro comes right out of the 90s (Smashing Pumpkins-esque). This, like "To Know You", has a runtime of 6 minutes, which feels a but excessive, but I don't want to diminish what Tatum did on this record by being overly critical of the last track. I just wish the album went out on more of a high note. 3.5/5 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of 2016 best music for sure! *by M***1 on May 11, 2016* My favorite new full length album of 2016. Wild Nothing (mainly Jack Tatum) have created an incredible album that does not disappoint. It is gorgeous. The guys are incredibly friendly and humble in person, as well! Cheers! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by M***E on August 21, 2016* Very nice music. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/734770177-life-of-purpose](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/734770177-life-of-purpose) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-09-09*