Human Love
Human Love | ||||
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Studio album by Newton Faulkner | ||||
Released | 20 November 2015 | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Genre | Folk rock, pop rock, indie rock, reggae rock | |||
Label | BMG | |||
Newton Faulkner chronology | ||||
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Singles from Human Love | ||||
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Human Love is the fifth studio album by British singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner. It was released on 20 November 2015 through BMG.[1]
Promotion
The album was promoted by a cover of Major Lazer's song "Get Free", which was released as the lead single on 27 November 2015.[2] A music video for the song, in which Faulkner cuts off his trademark dreadlocks to mark a beginning of a new chapter in his career,[3] was released on 15 September 2015.[2][4]
Critical reception
Professional ratings | |
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Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
Audio Addict | 9/10[5] |
London Evening Standard | [6] |
Renowned for Sound | [7] |
Música Nueva | [8] |
Writing for Renowned for Sound, Brandon Veevers awarded Human Love five out of five stars and commented that the album was "easily [Faulkner's] finest work since his debut album," Hand Built by Robots (2007). "Human Love showcases Faulkner as a gifted guitarist, a versatile performer and a truly sublime vocalist with an unrivaled songwriting talent. Moving effortlessly between somber ballads like the minimalist 'Break' and the eclectic and quirky 'Can I Be Enough' through to world-scented toe tappers like 'Up Up and Away' and 'Far to Fall', Faulkner has raised the bar yet again and delivered a truly exceptional collection."[7]
In a mixed review for the London Evening Standard, Andre Paine noted that "Faulkner emerged as a rootsy songwriter ... and that energy is intact on the clattering 'Up Up and Away', the blues-pop of 'Stay and Take' and the world music rhythms of 'Far to Fall'," however, the albums was "polished but occasionally forgettable."[6]
Track listing
All tracks written by Newton Faulkner, except where noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Get Free" | 3:33 | |
2. | "Up Up and Away" | 3:34 | |
3. | "Step in the Right Direction" | 3:09 | |
4. | "Passing Planes" | 3:26 | |
5. | "Stay and Take" (featuring Tessa Rose Jackson) | 3:11 | |
6. | "Break" | 4:03 | |
7. | "Far to Fall" |
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3:07 |
8. | "Can I Be Enough" | 3:42 | |
9. | "Gone" | 2:28 | |
10. | "Shadow Boxing" | 3:55 | |
11. | "Human Love" | 3:40 |
Deluxe edition bonus tracks | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
12. | "Get Free" (Acoustic) | 3:23 |
13. | "Human Love" (Acoustic) | 3:47 |
14. | "Gone" (Acoustic) | 2:53 |
15. | "Far to Fall" (Acoustic) | 3:19 |
16. | "Step in the Right Direction" (Acoustic) | 3:28 |
Personnel
- Newton Faulkner – lead vocals, guitar
- Tessa Rose Jackson – vocals (track 5)
- Technical personnel[3]
- Cenzo Townshend – mixing
- Cam Blackwood – production (track 3)
- Empire of the Sun – production (track 10)
Charts
Chart (2015) | Peak position |
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Irish Albums (IRMA)[9] | 82 |
UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 41 |
References
- ↑ Baines, Huw (15 September 2015). "Newton Faulkner Confirms November Release For 'Human Love' And UK Tour". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- 1 2 "Newton Faulkner announces new album". The List. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- 1 2 "Newton Faulkner November tour announced". music-news.com. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ "Newton Faulkner announces new album Human Love and full UK tour". HMV. 15 September 2015. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Newton Faulkner – Human Love". Audio Addict. 27 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- 1 2 Paine, Andre (20 November 2015). "Newton Faulkner - Human Love, album review: 'doesn't quite deliver'". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- 1 2 Veevers, Brandon (11 November 2015). "Album Review: Newton Faulkner – Human Love". Renowned for Sound. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ↑ Elia, Alessandro (2015) "HUMAN LOVE by Newton Faulkner album review", Música Nueva, 21 November 2015.
- ↑ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 48, 2015". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 28 November 2015.
- ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 November 2015.