In a posting on his Myspace blog, Skinner noted that the group's upcoming LP would contain "peaceful, positive vibes" in comparison with 2006's "weird guilt-ridden indulgence" that was The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living.
One song from the album was on Skinner's Myspace page for a while before being replaced by a cover of " Your Song". In September 2008, The Streets released their fourth studio album, Everything Is Borrowed. In the UK it debuted the album chart at number one. The Streets' third studio album, The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living, was released on 10 April 2006.
2006–2007: The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living " Blinded by the Lights", the third single from A Grand Don't Come for Free, peaked at number 10 on the UK Singles Chart in 2004. The album's second single, " Dry Your Eyes", debuted at the top of the chart in the UK. The album entered the UK album charts at number two, but later reached number one after six weeks. "Fit But You Know It" appeared on The Streets' second album, A Grand Don't Come for Free. The single was later used by EA Sports as part of the soundtrack for its video game FIFA Football 2005. In May 2004, Skinner released the single " Fit but You Know It", which peaked at number 4 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Subsequent singles from Original Pirate Material include " Don't Mug Yourself", " Weak Become Heroes" and "Let's Push Things Forward".Ģ004–2005: A Grand Don't Come for Free NME named Original Pirate Material as the third best album of 2002. Original Pirate Material was nominated for British Album of the Year, and The Streets was nominated for British Urban Act, British Breakthrough Act and British Male Solo Artist at the 2003 BRIT Awards. In the UK, the album was nominated for the Mercury Prize. The album was successful both with critics and the general public. The Streets' debut album, Original Pirate Material, was released in March 2002. The song peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart in October 2001. The song developed into Skinner's first single, " Has It Come to This?", and was released under the name The Streets. Mike Skinner sent a demo tape to a record shop in north London, run by A&R Nick Worthington. History 2001–2003: Original Pirate Material 1.7 2020 : None of Us Are Getting Out of This Life Alive.1.5 2010–2011: Computers and Blues and Cyberspace and Reds.1.3 2006–2007: The Hardest Way to Make an Easy Living.