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Emeli Sandé had three U.K. Top Ten hits as a featured artist before she released her 2012 debut album. Our Version of Events, a multi-platinum smash and the source of four additional Top Ten singles, continued the singer and songwriter's escalation. There was a somewhat similar lead-up to proper album number two. Between releases, she fronted the similarly successful likes of Labrinth's "Beneath Your Beautiful," Naughty Boy's "Lifted," and David Guetta's "What I Did for Love." That Sandé was sought by Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Leona Lewis, and frequently had her songs performed on televised singing competitions, indicated the regard with which she was held as a writer. Long Live the Angels, her second proper album, is built to maintain her rank. Guest appearances are once again kept to a minimum, placing the spotlight squarely on Sandé's gracefully open demonstrations of salvation, devotion, pain, and perseverance. (She married her long-term partner in 2012 and divorced shortly thereafter.) Sandé visited her father in Zambia and added his voice, as well as a local children's choir, to "Tenderly," a lilting plea for emotional refuge. On the sparse, snaking "Garden," another cut regarding shelter, Áine Zion provides the intro and outro, while Jay Electronica adds a burning intensity over the album's lone deep bassline. Apart from those spots and multiple powerful appearances from a gospel choir, it's all Sandé all the time. Ballads prevail as she deals with the consequences of a broken relationship, lamenting false dreams, yearning for fulfillment, and admitting her inability to simply brush it off. In "I'd Rather Not," she ultimately rejects the notion of a second chance, comparing the damage to natural catastrophes and bullet wounds. Sandé sings with more precision and force without overselling anything. There's also more nuance to her approach, as in "Lonely," where the line "Baby I'm outta here" is sung twice in a row, first with resolve, then with a deep ache. Certain listeners might bemoan the shortage of uptempo belters here, but one attentive and thorough listen presents a clear justification.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
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Emeli Sande, Producer, Co-Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aleysha Gordon, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Hannah Khemoh, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Kearns, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Victoria Akintola, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Allen, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Sherelle McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Becky Thomas, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Nicholson-Porter, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - LaDonna Harley Peters, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Emily Holligan, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Boldeau, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - ProducerWez, Producer, Mixer, Co-Producer, StudioPersonnel - Wesley Muoria-Chaves, Tenor, Programming, AssociatedPerformer - Tobi Oyerinde, Vocal Arranger, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Carty, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ricardo Mitchell, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Porter Shields, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Riccardo Williams, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Christina Matova, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Josie Nugent, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Jayando Balfour, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Dawn Morton-Young, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Angel Silviera, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Keisha Smith, Alto, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Morris, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jane Oliver, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Pryce, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jake Jackson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aleysha Gordon, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Hannah Khemoh, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Patrick Kiernan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Emma Owens, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Joe Kearns, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eleanor Mathieson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Sacha, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rosie Danvers, String Arranger, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Sally Jackson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Victoria Akintola, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Allen, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Natalia Bonner, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Ellie Stamford, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Powell, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Loco, Producer, Keyboards, Percussion, Recording Engineer, Moog Bass, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Sherelle McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Becky Thomas, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Nicholson-Porter, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Raf Riley, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Emma Parker, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kieron Mcintosh, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Nozomi Cohen, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - LaDonna Harley Peters, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Emily Holligan, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Boldeau, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Wesley Muoria-Chaves, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Tobi Oyerinde, Vocal Arranger, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Carty, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ricardo Mitchell, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Porter Shields, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Riccardo Williams, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Christina Matova, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Josie Nugent, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Jayando Balfour, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Dawn Morton-Young, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Angel Silviera, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Keisha Smith, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Rebekah Allan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Bryony Mycroft, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Harriet Pope, Harp, AssociatedPerformer - Zahra Benyounes, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Naughty Boy, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Shahid Khan, ComposerLyricist - Jonny Coffer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Matthew Holmes, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mac & Phil, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Morris, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jane Oliver, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Emeli Sande, Vocals, Clapping, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Richard Pryce, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Gary Thomas, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jake Jackson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aleysha Gordon, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Hannah Khemoh, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Patrick Kiernan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - James Murray, Keyboards, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Emma Owens, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Mustafa Omer, Keyboards, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joe Kearns, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Eleanor Mathieson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Sacha, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rosie Danvers, String Arranger, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Sally Jackson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Victoria Akintola, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Allen, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Natalia Bonner, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Ellie Stamford, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Powell, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Jack Birchwood, Trumpet, AssociatedPerformer - Sherelle McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Becky Thomas, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Nicholson-Porter, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Mojam, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Holmes, Drums, Bass Guitar, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Courtney Brown, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Emma Parker, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kieron Mcintosh, Trumpet, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Nozomi Cohen, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - LaDonna Harley Peters, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Philip Leigh, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Emily Holligan, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Boldeau, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Wesley Muoria-Chaves, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Mac & Phil, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tobi Oyerinde, Vocal Arranger, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Carty, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ricardo Mitchell, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Porter Shields, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Riccardo Williams, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Christina Matova, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Josie Nugent, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Jayando Balfour, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Dawn Morton-Young, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Angel Silviera, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Keisha Smith, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Ruben Fox, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Theonn Cross, Tuba, AssociatedPerformer - Rebekah Allan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Bryony Mycroft, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Zahra Benyounes, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gavin Powell, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Loco, ComposerLyricist - Matthew Holmes, Drums, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mac & Phil, Producer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Naughty Boy, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Shahid Khan, ComposerLyricist - Matthew Holmes, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Rachet, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Mac & Phil, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Naughty Boy, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Shahid Khan, ComposerLyricist - Jonny Coffer, String Arranger, Piano, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Timothy Thedford, ComposerLyricist - Chris Loco, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Jay Electronica, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Jake Gordon, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Raf Riley, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Áine Zion, Vocals, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Naughty Boy, Producer, Mixer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Shahid Khan, ComposerLyricist - Jonny Coffer, ComposerLyricist - Shakil Ashraf, ComposerLyricist - Shakaveli, Producer, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Morris, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Cliff Masterson, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jonathan Williams, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Will Schofield, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Laurence, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Lale, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tom Elmhirst, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Tom Pigott-Smith, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel Bolt, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Murphy, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Berrow, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Musker, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Sonia Slany, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Stacey Watton, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Daniels, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - James Murray, Keyboards, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Marianne Haynes, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mustafa Omer, Keyboards, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Laura Melhuish, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Ward, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Oli Langford, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Alison Dods, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Vicky Matthews, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Powell, Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Robinson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Sweeney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mojam, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Holmes, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Martin Humbey, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Philip Leigh, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gillianne Haddow, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Elizabeth Ball, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mac & Phil, Producer - David O’Leary, Violin, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Aleysha Gordon, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Hannah Khemoh, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - James Murray, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mustafa Omer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Joe Kearns, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin KD Davis, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Victoria Akintola, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Allen, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Gavin Powell, Hammond Organ, AssociatedPerformer - Sherelle McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Becky Thomas, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Jason Nicholson-Porter, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Mojam, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Jonny Coffer, Producer, Keyboards, Piano, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - LaDonna Harley Peters, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Emily Holligan, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Paul Boldeau, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Wesley Muoria-Chaves, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Tobi Oyerinde, Vocal Arranger, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ryan Carty, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Ricardo Mitchell, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Porter Shields, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Riccardo Williams, Tenor, AssociatedPerformer - Christina Matova, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Josie Nugent, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Jayando Balfour, Soprano, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel McKenzie, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Dawn Morton-Young, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Angel Silviera, Alto, AssociatedPerformer - Keisha Smith, Alto, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Producer, Additional Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Dontae Winslow, Trumpet, Horn Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - RAY BROWN, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Andrew Lippman, Trombone, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Holmes, Drums, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Scott Mayo, Flute, Saxophone, AssociatedPerformer - Billy Halliday, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Guitar, Piano, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mac & Phil, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joel Sande, Vocal Arranger, Background Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - The Serenje Choir, Background Vocalist, FeaturedArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Greg Titmarsh, Drum, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Morris, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Cliff Masterson, String Arranger, AssociatedPerformer - Emeli Sande, Vocals, Background Vocalist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jonathan Williams, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Will Schofield, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Chris Laurence, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Peter Lale, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Tom Pigott-Smith, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rachel Bolt, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Jeremy Murphy, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mark Berrow, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Musker, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Sonia Slany, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Stacey Watton, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Dave Daniels, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Marianne Haynes, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Laura Melhuish, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Matt Ward, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Oli Langford, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Alison Dods, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Vicky Matthews, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Kate Robinson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Nicky Sweeney, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Matthew Holmes, Drums, Percussion, Programming, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Jake Gordon, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Luke Gibbs, Asst. Recording Engineer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Keyboards, Programming, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Gillianne Haddow, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Elizabeth Ball, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Mac & Phil, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - David O’Leary, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Martin Humbrey, Viola, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Wayne Hector, ComposerLyricist - Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Ben Kohn, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Tom Barnes, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Peter Kelleher, Synthesizer, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Leo Taylor, Drums, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Robbie Nelson, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kevin KD Davis, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - TMS, Producer - Gavin Powell, Organ, Piano, AssociatedPerformer - Jodi Milliner, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - Sam Klempner, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Gavin Powell, Producer, Additional Producer, Recording Engineer, Clapping, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Loco, Producer, Co-Producer, Recording Engineer, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel - Pantha, Producer, Additional Producer - Matthew Holmes, Drum Programming, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Raf Riley, Mixer, StudioPersonnel - Philip Leigh, Guitar, Drum Programming, Spoken Word, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Mac & Phil, Producer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Steve Morris, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jane Oliver, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Emeli Sande, Producer, Vocals, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Richard Pryce, Double Bass, AssociatedPerformer - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Patrick Kiernan, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Barr, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Gillon Cameron, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Emma Owens, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Hayley Pomfrett, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Jenny Sacha, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rosie Danvers, String Arranger, Cello, AssociatedPerformer - Sally Jackson, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Stephanie Cavey, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Nick Taylor, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Helen Hathorn, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Debbie Widdup, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Becky Jones, Viola, AssociatedPerformer - Jonny Coffer, Piano, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Anna Croad, Violin, AssociatedPerformer - Rachet, Producer, Mixer, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Chris Loco, Producer, Mixer, String Arranger, Keyboards, Recording Engineer, Programming, AssociatedPerformer, StudioPersonnel, ComposerLyricist - Chad Edwards, Piano, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Emeli Sande, Producer, Vocals, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Stuart Hawkes, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Matthew Allen, Guitar, Harmonica, Ukulele, AssociatedPerformer - Rachet, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel
℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
Album review
Emeli Sandé had three U.K. Top Ten hits as a featured artist before she released her 2012 debut album. Our Version of Events, a multi-platinum smash and the source of four additional Top Ten singles, continued the singer and songwriter's escalation. There was a somewhat similar lead-up to proper album number two. Between releases, she fronted the similarly successful likes of Labrinth's "Beneath Your Beautiful," Naughty Boy's "Lifted," and David Guetta's "What I Did for Love." That Sandé was sought by Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Leona Lewis, and frequently had her songs performed on televised singing competitions, indicated the regard with which she was held as a writer. Long Live the Angels, her second proper album, is built to maintain her rank. Guest appearances are once again kept to a minimum, placing the spotlight squarely on Sandé's gracefully open demonstrations of salvation, devotion, pain, and perseverance. (She married her long-term partner in 2012 and divorced shortly thereafter.) Sandé visited her father in Zambia and added his voice, as well as a local children's choir, to "Tenderly," a lilting plea for emotional refuge. On the sparse, snaking "Garden," another cut regarding shelter, Áine Zion provides the intro and outro, while Jay Electronica adds a burning intensity over the album's lone deep bassline. Apart from those spots and multiple powerful appearances from a gospel choir, it's all Sandé all the time. Ballads prevail as she deals with the consequences of a broken relationship, lamenting false dreams, yearning for fulfillment, and admitting her inability to simply brush it off. In "I'd Rather Not," she ultimately rejects the notion of a second chance, comparing the damage to natural catastrophes and bullet wounds. Sandé sings with more precision and force without overselling anything. There's also more nuance to her approach, as in "Lonely," where the line "Baby I'm outta here" is sung twice in a row, first with resolve, then with a deep ache. Certain listeners might bemoan the shortage of uptempo belters here, but one attentive and thorough listen presents a clear justification.
© Andy Kellman /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 18 track(s)
- Total length: 01:02:17
- Main artists: Emeli Sandé
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Virgin Records Ltd
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2016 Virgin Records Limited ℗ 2016 Virgin Records Limited
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