Lianne La Havas (album)

Lianne La Havas
Lianne La Havas
Studio album by Lianne La Havas
Released	17 July 2020
Label	Warner Bros.; Nonesuch;
Lianne La Havas chronology
Singles from Lianne La Havas
	"Bittersweet"; Released: 25 February 2020; "Paper Thin"; Released: 4 May 2020;

Lianne La Havas is the self-titled third studio album by English singer Lianne La Havas. The album is due to be released on 17 July 2020.^[1]

Background

Following the release of Havas' third studio album Blood, she began work on the follow up. The albums process took Havas five years, something she had not planned for, stating "to make a complete piece of work that meant something that had a story just took a little bit of time”.^[2] The album's theme was inspired by the life cycle of nature and plants. Havas wanted the album to follow the journey of seasonal flower, one that "blooms, thrives, goes away, and comes back even stronger. A flower has to dry up and die in order to be reborn. You have to get to the rock bottom to rebuild yourself."^[3]

"Paper Thin" was recorded in Homer Steinweiss' New York studio, the songs minimalist production inspired Havas and informed the sound and style of the album.^[4]

Release and promotion

The album's lead single "Bittersweet" was released on 25 February 2020. ^[5] La Havas released "Paper Thin" on 4 May 2020, the same day that the album was announced.

Track listing

*Lianne La Havas* – CD and vinyl version^[6]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Bittersweet"	Lianne La Havas Matt Hales DiFosco T. Ervin, Jr. Isaac Hayes Rudy Love	Beni Giles La Havas Hales
2.	"Read My Mind"
3.	"Green Papaya"
4.	"Can't Fight"			3:10
5.	"Paper Thin"	La Havas Hales	Homer Steinweiss Joe Harrison La Havas	4:58
6.	"Weird Fishes"
7.	"Please Don't Make Me Cry"
8.	"Seven Times"
9.	"Courage"
10.	"Soul Flower"

*Lianne La Havas* – Digital version^[7]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Bittersweet" (Full Length)	La Havas Hales Ervin, Jr. Hayes Love	Giles La Havas Hales
2.	"Read My Mind"
3.	"Green Papaya"
4.	"Can't Fight"			3:10
5.	"Paper Thin"			4:58
6.	"Out of Your Mind" (interlude)
7.	"Weird Fishes"
8.	"Please Don't Make Me Cry"
9.	"Seven Times"
10.	"Courage"
11.	"Soul Flower"
12.	"Bittersweet"	La Havas Hales Ervin, Jr. Hayes Love	Giles La Havas Hales	3:56

Notes

"Bittersweet" contains a sample of "Medley: "Ike's Rap III" / "Your Love is So Doggone Good" performed by Isaac Hayes

References

[1] "Lianne La Havas CD - Lianne La Havas". Warner Music Group.

[2] ttps://www.nme.com/news/music/lianne-la-havas-announces-self-titled-album-shares-single-paper-thin-2659551

[3] ttps://www.clashmusic.com/news/lianne-la-havas-confirms-new-album

[4] ttps://thedigitalwise.com/2020/05/06/lianne-la-havas-announces-new-album-after-a-break-of-5-years/

[5] "iTunes - Bittersweet - Single by Lianne La Havas". iTunes Store.

[6] "Lianne La Havas Exclusive Clear Vinyl + CD - Lianne La Havas". Warner Music Group.

[7] "iTunes - Music - Lianne La Havas by Lianne La Havas". iTunes Store.

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