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Lianne La Havas
Studio album by
Lianne La Havas
Released17 July 2020 (2020-07-17)
Label
Lianne La Havas chronology
Blood
(2015) 		Lianne La Havas
(2020)
Singles from Lianne La Havas
  1. "Bittersweet"
    Released: 25 February 2020
  2. "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]

Writing

Following seven years of touring and a difficult break-up La Havas decided it was time to take a hiatus from music.[4] The relationship and its break-up became the main theme of albums lyrical content, which follows a journey of three vignette's.[4] The first describes the early and joyous period a new relationship, the second focuses on the demise of the relationship whilst the third revolves around the enjoyment and loneliness of being independent.[4] The album was written after the breakup stating, “I can’t write when I’m in the thick of it. I think I’ve got to calm down a little bit.”[4]

The albums writing and recording happened sporadically over a ten month period.[4] "Paper Thin", started from a dream in which Havas could hear a melody and the songs to be opening lyrics.[4] The song was later recorded at Homer Steinweiss' New York studio, the songs minimalist production inspired Havas and informed the sound and style of the album.[5]

Composition

The albums digital version features twelve tracks, whilst the albums physical version features ten. The album is made up of three vignette's, with each one focusing on a particular moment during La Havas past relationship.[4] The first of the three vignette's touches upon the early infatuation phase of a relationship and is introduced in the opening track "Bittersweet".

Release and promotion

To promote the album Havas' did multiple live performances. In late February La Havas sang at the Barbican in London alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Jules Buckley.[6] In early May, La Havas performed from home at "NPR‘s “Tiny Desk (Home) Concert” series. The homemade video featured La Havas accompanied by her string guitar whilst performing “Bittersweet” and "Paper Thin".[7]

The album's lead single "Bittersweet" was released on 25 February 2020.[8] 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[9]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Bittersweet"
  • 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[10]
No.TitleWriter(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

Release history

Region Date Format Edition Label Ref
Worldwide 17 July 2020
  • Standard
  • Digital
 Warner Bros. [11]


References

  1. ^ "Lianne La Havas CD - Lianne La Havas". Warner Music Group.
  2. ^ https://www.nme.com/news/music/lianne-la-havas-announces-self-titled-album-shares-single-paper-thin-2659551
  3. ^ https://www.clashmusic.com/news/lianne-la-havas-confirms-new-album
  4. ^ a b c d e f g "'I embraced the chance to have a rest': the return of Lianne La Havas". Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  5. ^ https://thedigitalwise.com/2020/05/06/lianne-la-havas-announces-new-album-after-a-break-of-5-years/
  6. ^ "La Havas returns".
  7. ^ "Lianne La Havas Performs New Single "Paper Thin" On 'Tiny Desk (Home) Concert'".
  8. ^ "iTunes - Bittersweet - Single by Lianne La Havas". iTunes Store.
  9. ^ "Lianne La Havas Exclusive Clear Vinyl + CD - Lianne La Havas". Warner Music Group.
  10. ^ "iTunes - Music - Lianne La Havas by Lianne La Havas". iTunes Store.
  11. ^ "Lianne La Havas CD - Lianne La Havas". Warner Music Group.
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