Human Love Explained

Human Love
Type:studio
Artist:Newton Faulkner
Cover:Newton Faulkner Human Love.png
Recorded:2015
Genre:Folk rock, pop rock, indie rock
Length:37:48
Label:BMG
Prev Title:Studio Zoo
Prev Year:2013
Next Title:Hit the Ground Running
Next Year:2017

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

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."

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."

Personnel

Technical personnel[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Newton Faulkner Confirms November Release For 'Human Love' And UK Tour . Stereoboard.com . Huw . Baines . 15 September 2015 . 15 September 2015.
  2. Web site: Newton Faulkner announces new album . The List . 15 September 2015 . 15 September 2015.
  3. Web site: Newton Faulkner November tour announced . music-news.com . 15 September 2015 . 15 September 2015.
  4. Web site: Newton Faulkner announces new album Human Love and full UK tour . . 15 September 2015 . 15 September 2015.