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Love & Hate

Michael Kiwanuka · 2016

54 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · pop rock · R&B

Soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and vulnerability.

Love & Hate is an album by Michael Kiwanuka, released in 2016. Soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and vulnerability. 'Love & Hate' received critical acclaim, featuring prominently on various year-end lists and earning a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 2017. Its lead single, 'Cold Little Heart,' gained significant traction after being featured in the HBO series 'Big Little Lies,' introducing Kiwanuka's music to a broader audience. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Love & Hate sound like?

Soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of emotion and vulnerability. Rooted in folk rock and pop rock.

What makes Love & Hate by Michael Kiwanuka notable?

'Love & Hate' received critical acclaim, featuring prominently on various year-end lists and earning a nomination for the Mercury Prize in 2017. Its lead single, 'Cold Little Heart,' gained significant traction after being featured in the HBO series 'Big Little Lies,' introducing Kiwanuka's music to a broader audience. Released on January 1, 2016, 'Love & Hate' is Michael Kiwanuka's sophomore album, following his acclaimed debut 'Home Again' from 2012. By this time, Kiwanuka had established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary soul and folk rock, building anticipation for his next chapter.

How many songs are on Love & Hate?

Love & Hate has 10 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·54:49

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cold Little Heart Standout 9:57
  • 2 Black Man in a White World Standout 4:18
  • 3 Falling 4:16
  • 4 Place I Belong 4:47
  • 5 Love & Hate Standout 7:07
  • 6 One More Night 3:53
  • 7 I’ll Never Love 2:45
  • 8 Rule the World 5:42
  • 9 Father’s Child 7:05
  • 10 The Final Frame 4:59

Release Date

January 1, 2016

Genre

folk rock, pop rock

More albums in folk rock

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

54 min 49 sec