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Four years after their debut, English trio London Grammar returned with their sophomore set, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing, featuring production by Jon Hopkins (Imogen Heap, Coldplay), Paul Epworth (Florence + the Machine, Adele), and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia). Once again, vocalist Hannah Reid takes center stage with her powerful, angelic instrument, which can stir the soul at the smokiest depths before jolting everything to the heavens in a fashion much like Florence Welch or Annie Lennox. Dan Rothman and Dominic Major provide lush accompaniment to Reid's voice, creating a gorgeous cinematic landscape that ranges from dreamlike wisps to fully enveloping grandeur. The first half of the album takes time to pick up, as Reid slowly eases listeners into "Wild Eyed," an expansive moment that recalls 2013's "Hey Now." The thumping heartbeat of "Oh Woman, Oh Man" gives the band equal time to shine. Other highlights include the throbbing "Non Believer," the uplifting Florence-esque "Bones of Ribbon," and the sweeping "Leave the War with Me." These tracks provide a much-needed jolt of energy to balance the album's other quieter moments, which tend to lull the listener into a dreamlike haze. While it's an overall relaxing experience, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing is never boring; it's a comforting and often heartbreaking listen that really gets under the skin, especially with Reid's emotive delivery.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
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Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tim Bran, Producer - Paul Epworth, Producer - Tom Elmhirst, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Roy Kerr, Producer - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joseph Hartwell Jones, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jon Hopkins, Producer, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tom Elmhirst, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - London Grammar, Producer, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, ComposerLyricist - Hannah Felicity May Reid, ComposerLyricist - Joseph Hartwell Jones, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Manon Grand-Jean, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive license to Universal Music BV
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Tom Elmhirst, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Wiggins, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, ComposerLyricist - Hannah Felicity May Reid, ComposerLyricist - DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN, ComposerLyricist - Riley MacIntyre, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, Producer, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Greg Kurstin, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - alex pasco, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Julian Burg, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, Producer, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Greg Kurstin, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dot Major, Drums, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - alex pasco, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Julian Burg, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Tom Coyne, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Paul Epworth, Producer - Tom Elmhirst, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Matt Wiggins, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Daniel Rothman, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - London Grammar, MainArtist - Hannah Reid, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer - Dot Major, Drums, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, ComposerLyricist - Hannah Felicity May Reid, ComposerLyricist - DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN, ComposerLyricist - Riley MacIntyre, Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2017 Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd., under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.
Album review
Four years after their debut, English trio London Grammar returned with their sophomore set, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing, featuring production by Jon Hopkins (Imogen Heap, Coldplay), Paul Epworth (Florence + the Machine, Adele), and Greg Kurstin (Adele, Sia). Once again, vocalist Hannah Reid takes center stage with her powerful, angelic instrument, which can stir the soul at the smokiest depths before jolting everything to the heavens in a fashion much like Florence Welch or Annie Lennox. Dan Rothman and Dominic Major provide lush accompaniment to Reid's voice, creating a gorgeous cinematic landscape that ranges from dreamlike wisps to fully enveloping grandeur. The first half of the album takes time to pick up, as Reid slowly eases listeners into "Wild Eyed," an expansive moment that recalls 2013's "Hey Now." The thumping heartbeat of "Oh Woman, Oh Man" gives the band equal time to shine. Other highlights include the throbbing "Non Believer," the uplifting Florence-esque "Bones of Ribbon," and the sweeping "Leave the War with Me." These tracks provide a much-needed jolt of energy to balance the album's other quieter moments, which tend to lull the listener into a dreamlike haze. While it's an overall relaxing experience, Truth Is a Beautiful Thing is never boring; it's a comforting and often heartbreaking listen that really gets under the skin, especially with Reid's emotive delivery.
© Neil Z. Yeung /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:46
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: London Grammar
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Universal Music Group International
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock Alternative & Indie
© 2017 Ministry Of Sound Recordings Ltd ℗ 2017 Ministry Of Sound Recordings Ltd
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