Long Live the Angels
Emeli Sandé · 2016
62 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · soul
A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and introspective lyrics, enveloped in lush production and emotive melodies.
Long Live the Angels is an album by Emeli Sandé, released in 2016. A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and introspective lyrics, enveloped in lush production and emotive melodies. 'Long Live the Angels' received critical acclaim and solidified Sandé's place in contemporary R&B, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's lead single, 'Hurts', was praised for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty, further establishing her as a distinctive voice in modern soul music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Long Live the Angels sound like?
A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and introspective lyrics, enveloped in lush production and emotive melodies. Rooted in contemporary R&B and soul.
What makes Long Live the Angels by Emeli Sandé notable?
'Long Live the Angels' received critical acclaim and solidified Sandé's place in contemporary R&B, peaking at number 2 on the UK Albums Chart. The album's lead single, 'Hurts', was praised for its emotional depth and lyrical honesty, further establishing her as a distinctive voice in modern soul music. Released on January 1, 2016, 'Long Live the Angels' is Emeli Sandé's second studio album, following her successful debut 'Our Version of Events' from 2012. At this point in her career, Sandé was transitioning from mainstream acclaim to exploring more personal themes in her music, marking a significant evolution in her artistry.
How many songs are on Long Live the Angels?
Long Live the Angels has 18 tracks, running approximately 62 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Selah 2:30
- 2 Breathing Underwater Standout 4:22
- 3 Happen 3:35
- 4 Hurts Standout 3:58
- 5 Give Me Something 3:52
- 6 Right Now 2:14
- 7 Shakes 2:49
- 8 Garden Standout 4:02
- 9 I’d Rather Not 3:49
- 10 Lonely 3:33
- 11 Sweet Architect 3:19
- 12 Tenderly 3:22
- 13 Every Single Little Piece 4:03
- 14 Highs & Lows 3:14
- 15 Babe 3:15
- 16 Kung Fu 3:57
- 17 Somebody 2:43
- 18 This Much Is True 3:32
Release Date
January 1, 2016
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
62 min 16 sec
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