Name: Blood by Lianne La Havas
Brand: Lianne La Havas
SKU: 825646087945
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

After she completed extensive touring in support of Is Your Love Big Enough?, Lianne La Havas visited Jamaica with her native Jamaican mother and connected with distant relatives. Additionally inspired by her Greek roots through her father -- hence the album's title -- and possibly fortified by her experiences recording with Prince, Alt-J, and Tourist, Blood is no mere rehash of the Top Five U.K. debut that preceded it. Matt Hales, aka Aqualung, remains on board as a production and co-writing partner, but he contributes to fewer songs. Among the collaborators here are Stephen McGregor (son of Freddie McGregor), retro-soul specialist Jamie Lidell, Disclosure's Howard Lawrence, and pop heavy weights Mark Batson and Paul Epworth. La Havas goes for a bigger, bolder, more produced sound without glossing over her singer/songwriter/guitarist origin. The point is made in the opener, a storybook love song about being swept away that is carried on a rhythm firmer than anything heard on the debut. On "Tokyo," La Havas' yearning and state of disorientation is intensified by hazy effects and an appealingly chunky and slow groove that wouldn't be out of place on Jessie Ware's Devotion. "Midnight" and "Ghost" likewise wouldn't have the same resonance if merely sung and strummed, while "Never Get Enough" enters discretely but repeatedly veers into a dissonant stomp of lust and vexation. A few moments, like the wistful "Wonderful" and candid closer, are as hushed and restrained as the first album's highlights. The most vivid autobiographical song is "Green & Gold," a standout Lidell collaboration referencing La Havas' growth into an adult who is proud and understanding of her background and identity. This work leaves the debut, impressive as it was, in the dust. ~ Andy Kellman

1. Unstoppable

by Lianne La Havas

Baritone Saxophone: Mark Brown
Colin Smith; Performer
Mixing Assistant: Geoff Swan; Production
Bass Guitar: Dave Okumu; Performer
Assistant Engineer: Joe Hartwell-jones; Production
Bass Guitar: Dave Okumu; Performer
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Bells: Paul Epworth; Performer
Cello: Ian Burdge
Chris Worsley; Performer
Drums: Leo Taylor; Performer
Flugelhorn: Ben Edwards; Performer
Guitar: Dave Okumu
Tom Herbert
Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Paul Epworth; Performer
Mellotron: Paul Epworth; Performer
Mini Moog: Nikolaj Torp Larsen; Performer
Engineer: Matt Wiggins; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Engineer: Mark 'spike' Stent; Production
Piano: Nikolaj Torp Larsen; Performer
Strings: Sally Herbert; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Mark Brown
Colin Smith; Performer
Trombone: Mike Kearsey; Performer
Trumpet: Ben Edwards; Performer
Vibraphone: Nikolaj Torp Larsen; Performer
Viola: Max Baillie
Claire Orsler
Clare Finnimore; Performer
Violin: Oli Langford
Calina De La Mare
Alison Dods
Ian Humphries
Everton Nelson
Julia Singleton
Frances Dewar; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Lianne La Havas
Paul Epworth; Composer
Producer: Paul Epworth; Production
Programmer: Paul Epworth; Production

2. Green & Gold

by Lianne La Havas

Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Additional Production: Matt Hales; Production
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Hales; Performer
Trumpet: Marion Ross Iii; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Matt Hales
Lianne La Havas
Jamie Lidell; Composer
Engineer: Caleb Laven; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Joe Visciano; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: Jamie Lidell; Production
Programmer: Lianne La Havas; Production
Recording: Matt Hales
Chris Tabron; Production

3. What You Don't Do

by Lianne La Havas

Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Matt Hales; Performer
Drums: "lucky" Paul Taylor; Performer
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Hales; Performer
Saxophone: Ben Castle; Performer
Trumpet: Chris Storr; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Matt Hales
Sylvester Stewart
Sam Dew; Composer
Additional Production: Al Shux; Production
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Joe Visciano; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: Matt Hales; Production
Programmer: Matt Hales
Al Shux; Production

4. Tokyo

by Lianne La Havas

Bass Guitar: Chris Dagger; Performer
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Drums: "lucky" Paul Taylor; Performer
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Hales; Performer
Percussion: "lucky" Paul Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Matt Hales
Lianne La Havas; Composer
Engineer: Dave Bianco; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Joe Visciano; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: Matt Hales; Production
Programmer: Matt Hales; Production

5. Wonderful

by Lianne La Havas

Background Vocals: Howard Lawrence
Keenan O'meara
Matt Hales; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Dagger; Performer
Bass Guitar: Chris Dagger; Performer
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Howard Lawrence
Matt Hales; Performer
Strings: Miguel Atwood-ferguson; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Howard Lawrence
Matt Hales
Lianne La Havas; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Drew Bang; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ben Baptie; Production
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Producer: Matt Hales; Production
Programmer: Matt Hales; Production
String Recording Engineer: Be Hussey; Other

6. Midnight

by Lianne La Havas

Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Performer
Drum Programming: Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Performer
Percussion: Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Performer
Piano: Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Performer
Trombone: Rob Harvey; Performer
Trumpet: Tom Walsh; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Shea Taylor
Stephen Mcgregor
Lianne La Havas
Sam Dew; Composer
Engineer: Rupert Christie
Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Joe Visciano; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Producer: Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Production
Sound Effects ( S F X): Stephen "di Genius" Mcgregor; Other

7. Grow

by Lianne La Havas

Double Bass: Chris Dagger; Performer
Additional Drums: Trevor Lawrence Jr.; Other
Drum Programming: Mark Batson; Performer
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Batson; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Lianne La Havas
Mark Batson; Composer
Engineer: Mark Batson
Aaron Fessel; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Drew Bang; Production
Mixing Engineer: Ben Baptie; Production
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Batson; Production

8. Ghost

by Lianne La Havas

Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Keyboard: Matt Hales; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Lianne La Havas
Matt Hales; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Engineer: Matt Hales; Production
Producer: Matt Hales; Production
Programmer: Matt Hales; Production

9. Never Get Enough

by Lianne La Havas

Drum Programming: Mark Batson; Performer
Additional Drums: Trevor Lawrence Jr.; Other
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Mark Batson; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Lianne La Havas
Mark Batson; Composer
Engineer: Mark Batson
Aaron Fessel; Production
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Assistant: Joe Visciano; Production
Mixing Engineer: Tom Elmhirst; Production
Additional Engineer: Dan Cox; Other
Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Batson; Production

10. Good Goodbye

by Lianne La Havas

Primary Artist: Lianne La Havas; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Matt Hales; Performer
Bass Guitar: Matt Hales; Performer
Guitar: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Keyboard: Matt Hales; Performer
Strings: Miguel Atwood-ferguson; Performer
Vocals: Lianne La Havas; Performer
Composer: Matt Hales
Lianne La Havas; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Stuart Hawkes; Production
Mixing Engineer: Matt Hales; Production
Producer: Matt Hales; Production
String Recording Engineer: Be Hussey; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 640x640 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

Studio Quality (Hi-Res)

24bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Hi-Res/Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Adult Alternative

Label

Warner Records

Music Distribution Service

WMG Mora

Country

United Kingdom

Language

No language found

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 30, 2015

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825646087945

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Notification

Blood

1. Unstoppable

2. Green & Gold

3. What You Don't Do

4. Tokyo

5. Wonderful

6. Midnight

7. Grow

8. Ghost

9. Never Get Enough

10. Good Goodbye

Technical Specifications

Blood

Product information

Release options

1. Unstoppable

2. Green & Gold

3. What You Don't Do

4. Tokyo

5. Wonderful

6. Midnight

7. Grow

8. Ghost

9. Never Get Enough

10. Good Goodbye

Technical Specifications