Duffy has intermittently revived this project a number of times to indulge his passion for a rustic, acoustic sound that borrows equally from English folk and Americana. Here, his voice sounds warm and emotional, augmented by harmonica, banjo, pedal steel and female voices rising in clear harmony. He specialises in the hushed, fraught love song. "I was down/ On the floor/ Why get up/ Just to take more?" goes the gentle, Pernice Brothers-style lover's lament "I Wasn't Scared of Flying". But a bit of pace suits him, too: "So Far Away" holds a wistful roll-call of 20th-century icons, Duffy reeling off names--Johnny Rotten, Alan Ginsberg, Chairman Mao--over delicate flourishes of Nick Drake-style fingerpicking. --Louis Pattison

I'm a recent Stephen/lilac fan, but I can tell you how addictive this can turn. You get to know what you never thought could exist, 5 stars just can't represent how this album could change your life. Like it changed mine.

In my opinion, if you're confused about what lilac cd to buy, go for Keep Going. As Stephen gets older his voice gets more wonderful, to hear him speak or sing is always so fantastic. Shows he's a real singer.

There's magic on this album, it'll be really hard not to like it if you appreciate good music. It seems these days most people don't.

Stephen has done it again and Claire's voice gives the perfect touch, especially to songs like 'Bank Holiday Monday'. Looking forward to the next album.


Don't leave it too late   December 11, 2003
 6 out of 6 found this review helpful

I just hope more people will cherish Stephens' music while he is alive. There is no romance in being another Nick Drake. He deserves you attention. Don't be put off by the folk label.

A true romantic, these are touching songs of love, loss and missed opportunties from a long history of great music.

Little flecks in the production add atmosphere as with all Lilac/Duffy records. Find time to reflect, make love or chill out to this, you will be surprised.


Wrongly sequenced but excellent   November 6, 2003
 1 out of 4 found this review helpful

A lot better than the too country-fied Lilac6, this is almost perfect Duffy.

So Far Away is possibly the most beautiful song he's ever written. Wonderfully sung and performed.

The only real dud on this album is a track called The Silence. Not very good unfortunately. The tracks could be re-arranged better but don't get me wrong, they're all good (apart from the aforementioned The Silence!)

Please buy this album before he goes bankrupt (or starts the rumoured collaborations with Robbie Williams!).