Summary:The second full-length release for the British singer-songwriter was influenced by her Jamaican and Greek heritage and features production from Paul Epworth, Matt Hales, Jamie Lidell, and Stephen McGregor.
Blood struggles to shift out of platitude territory with lyrics fixated on horizons, stars and sunsets, and it soon becomes apparent that La Havas is content not to go much deeper than vague universalism requires.
Amazing vocals and lyrics!! This album is really a great evolution from Lianne La Havas. By so far, this is the best of her... Cause wonderfulAmazing vocals and lyrics!! This album is really a great evolution from Lianne La Havas. By so far, this is the best of her... Cause wonderful song is on this.
Lianne La Havas has grown up, branched out, written some devastatingly honest songs, and presented a highly competent album. On Blood sheLianne La Havas has grown up, branched out, written some devastatingly honest songs, and presented a highly competent album. On Blood she largely succeeds in harnessing her instrument to reveal the thoughts within. Big isn’t always better, but it tends towards triumph here.…Expand
Blood has such an enchantment... It's like an portal to a dimension of peace, calm and depth of feelings, where we can rest on the voice ofBlood has such an enchantment... It's like an portal to a dimension of peace, calm and depth of feelings, where we can rest on the voice of Lianne. I cannot give a score smaller than the maximum. The woman did it, guys!…Expand
Lianne La Havas delivers brilliantly in this new album. A perfect blend of Pop and Neo-Soul, she paints solid pictures with her compositionLianne La Havas delivers brilliantly in this new album. A perfect blend of Pop and Neo-Soul, she paints solid pictures with her composition and lyrics. The subject matter is many times par-the-course for most pop songs, but Lianne like to put twists that skew a song from its assumed direction. "What You Don't Do" is a great example of this; taking a pretty normal concept and executing it in a refreshing way.
Also, the compositions are almost flawless. Everything from the textured and layered "wall of sound" on "Unstoppable", to the brilliant guitar riff on "Tokyo", to the simple guitar ballad in "Ghost", is done with care and respect for the song's intended tone.
Not to mention Lianne herself, who delivered song after song of powerful belting. She sounds better than ever, and it really shows.
Probably my biggest complaint about "Blood" is it's lack of buildup during songs. Lianne is great at making nice, complete phrases that come at you off the bat, but neglects actually maturing those phrases as the song goes on. A minor complaint, but it adds to the overall lack of really memorable moments on the album.
Overall a really solid album and a great unique sound is the promise of Blood. Lianne La Havas has shown herself as a remarkable artist, and I only hope she can continue to create stuff like this in the future.…Expand
Not only Lianne La Havas is an amazing singer but she's also an excellent song-writer and guitarist. Blood is an highly underrated album, it'sNot only Lianne La Havas is an amazing singer but she's also an excellent song-writer and guitarist. Blood is an highly underrated album, it's catchy and meaningful at the same time.…Expand
This is a stellar album, very underrated and by far one of 2015's strongest. My favourite tracks are ''Green & Gold'', ''Tokyo'', ''What YouThis is a stellar album, very underrated and by far one of 2015's strongest. My favourite tracks are ''Green & Gold'', ''Tokyo'', ''What You Don't Do'' and ''Midnight''.…Expand
Lianne La Havas is a breath of fresh air. Her music joyful, poised, and classy, and her strong songwriting -- filled with clever metaphors andLianne La Havas is a breath of fresh air. Her music joyful, poised, and classy, and her strong songwriting -- filled with clever metaphors and allegories -- is anchored by her feathery voice. The whole album floats along effortlessly. Even the bossa nova freakout, "Never Get Enough," is daring without being showy. Blood is a throwback album and a reminder of the simple pleasures in life.…Expand
