Losing Sleep

Losing Sleep is the seventh solo studio album by Edwyn Collins, released in 2010. It represents a significant milestone in his career, being the first album he wrote and recorded entirely after his 2005 stroke. The recording took place at his own West Heath Yard studio in London, utilizing his vast collection of vintage analog gear to achieve a rich, timeless sound. The album is notable for its high-profile collaborations, featuring guest appearances from Johnny Marr, Alex Kapranos, Nick McCarthy, Ryan Jarman, and Romeo Stodart, among others. Critics widely praised the album as a 'triumphant comeback,' noting that the physical limitations imposed by his recovery resulted in a more direct and emotionally potent songwriting style. It successfully blends his career-long love of 1960s soul with the sharp indie-pop sensibilities he pioneered with Orange Juice. The album was shortlisted for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award and solidified Collins' status as an elder statesman of British independent music.