Everything I Know About Love (album) explained

Everything I Know About Love
Type:studio
Artist:Laufey
Cover:Laufey - Everything I Know About Love.png
Alt:Laufey standing in a field on a mountain wearing a long white dress looking towards the viewer, with the album title in a Medieval-style font in the bottom-right corner
Released:26 August 2022
Genre:Jazz pop
Length:44:41 (standard edition)
52:54 (deluxe edition)
Label:AWAL
Producer:
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Prev Year:2021
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Next Year:2023

Everything I Know About Love is the debut studio album by the Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey, released on 26 August 2022 through AWAL.[1] The deluxe version was released on 14 October 2022.[2]

Laufey described Everything I Know About Love as a "hopelessly romantic" album of personal growth. She said the songs were based on her experiences, but were written as if they were fiction, and that she tries to create magic out of difficult or bleak moments.

Background and release

Laufey released the first single, "Valentine", on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2022.[3] The second single, "Everything I Know About Love", was released on 21 April, alongside a music video.[4] On 1 June, Laufey announced the album's release date and released its third single, "Fragile", whose music video premiered on 17 June.[5] She released the fourth single, "Dear Soulmate", on 6 July.[6] The fifth single, "Falling Behind", was released on 11 August.[7]

On 22 September 2022, Laufey released the EP The Reykjavík Sessions, containing live acoustic versions of songs from the album.[8] On 22 April 2023, a 12-inch vinyl containing a studio and live performance at Harpa Concert Hall version of "Valentine" was released as part of Record Store Day.[9] [10]

Critical reception

Megan Walder of Clash praised the instrumentation, writing: "Every track demonstrates a beauty in the everyday; in the mundane; in our reality. And combining such observations with the sweeping sounds of orchestral talent and acoustic guitar, the end result, of the combination of these juxtaposing complex and simple elements, is one that feels familiar." Writing for AllMusic, Neil Yeung described the album as "a coming-of-age snapshot from an artist in her early twenties, the effort brims with the hopeless romanticism and possibilities of young love and new experiences".

Cordelia Lam of NME praised Laufey's vocals, stating: "What stands out most here is Laufey’s vocal register – her voice is deep and full-bodied, providing a perfect vehicle for the open-hearted sincerity of these songs. She sings with the warm storytelling tone of the jazz greats." The Line of Best Fits Laura Freyaldenhoven wrote: "Listening to Jónsdóttir’s soulful vocals surrounded by gorgeously sweeping orchestral arrangements, it’s hard not to think of old Hollywood and 1950s Disney. There is something undeniably comforting to a sound that blends old and new – A safe space to dream and wander along the golden rays of intricate harmonies into a grand cinematic ballroom."

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2022–2024)!scope="col"
Peak
position
French Jazz Albums (SNEP)[11] 19
Icelandic Albums (Tónlistinn)[12] 15
UK Jazz & Blues Albums (OCC)[13] 5
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[14] 5
US Jazz Albums (Billboard)[15] 3
US Top Album Sales (Billboard)[16] 50
US Traditional Jazz Albums (Billboard)[17] 3

Year-end charts

External links

Notes and References

  1. Le . Isabella . 13 September 2022 . Our Take: Tender, Intimate, & Warm, Laufey Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in 'Everything I Know About Love' . 8 May 2024 . Atwood Magazine . en-US . 28 November 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231128165935/https://atwoodmagazine.com/ekbl-laufey-everything-i-know-about-love-album-review/ . live.
  2. Web site: Laufey Shares 'Everything I Know About Love (Deluxe Edition)' . 8 May 2024 . Foundations Music . 14 October 2022 . 28 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230928120502/https://foundationsmusic.com/laufey-shares-everything-i-know-about-love-deluxe-edition/ . live.
  3. Murray . Robin . 14 February 2022 . Laufey's 'Valentine' Comes Straight From The Heart . 8 May 2024 . . en-GB . 14 February 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220214095942/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/laufeys-valentine-comes-straight-from-the-heart . live.
  4. Kenneally . Cerys . 21 April 2022 . Laufey shares new single 'Everything I Know About Love' . 8 May 2024 . . en-GB . 20 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820024957/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/laufey-shares-new-single-everything-i-know-about-love . live.
  5. Kenneally . Cerys . 1 June 2022 . Laufey announces debut album with new song 'Fragile' . 8 May 2024 . . en-US . 20 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820024958/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/laufey-announces-debut-album-with-new-song-fragile . live.
  6. Murray . Robin . 6 July 2022 . Laufey Shares Tender Single 'Dear Soulmate' . 8 May 2024 . . en-GB . 8 July 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220708233512/https://www.clashmusic.com/news/laufey-shares-tender-single-dear-soulmate/ . live.
  7. Kenneally . Cerys . 11 August 2022 . Laufey unveils new song 'Falling Behind' . 8 May 2024 . . en-US . 20 August 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230820024943/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/laufey-unveils-new-song-falling-behind . live.
  8. Web site: Murray . Robin . 2022-09-22 . Laufey Shares Acoustic-Based 'Reykjavik Sessions' . 2024-06-24 . . en-GB.
  9. Web site: RSD 2023 Special Release: Laufey – Valentine . https://web.archive.org/web/20230422161743/https://recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/15663 . 22 April 2023 . 8 May 2024 . Record Store Day . live.
  10. Web site: Torres . Andrew . 2023-04-28 . Global record collecting event brings out vinyl enthusiasts in Fullerton . 2024-06-24 . . en.
  11. Web site: SNEP Top Albums Jazz: Semaine du 23 Février 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240503214638/https://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-la-semaine/top-albums/?categorie=Top%20Albums%20Jazz&annee=2024&semaine=08 . 3 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . . fr.
  12. Web site: Tónlistinn – Plötur – Viku 37 – 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220920170431/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn/ . 20 September 2022 . 15 May 2024 . Plötutíðindi . is.
  13. Web site: Everything I Know About Love by Laufey – Jazz & Blues Albums Chart . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502012843/https://www.officialcharts.com/albums/laufey-everything-i-know-about-love/ . 2 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . . live.
  14. Heatseekers Albums: Week of September 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502012853/https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2023-09-30/ . 2 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . Billboard.
  15. Jazz Albums: Week of September 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502012857/https://www.billboard.com/charts/jazz-albums/2023-09-30/ . 2 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . Billboard.
  16. Top Album Sales: Week of October 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007003439/https://www.billboard.com/charts/top-album-sales/2022-10-01/ . 7 October 2022 . 15 May 2024 . Billboard.
  17. Traditional Jazz Albums: Week of September 30, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502000450/https://www.billboard.com/charts/traditional-jazz-albums/2023-09-30/ . 2 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . Billboard.
  18. Web site: Árslistar Tónlistans – Tónlistinn – Plötur – 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240324193422/https://plotutidindi.is/tonlistinn-plotur-2023/ . 24 March 2024 . 15 May 2024 . Plötutíðindi . is.
  19. Traditional Jazz Albums: 2023 Year-End Charts . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502002139/https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2023/traditional-jazz-albums/ . 2 May 2024 . 15 May 2024 . Billboard.

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