Soulful and catchy.<\/p>\n
Tough Love<\/i> is the second solo album from English R&B singer Jessie Ware, whose popularity has risen due to high-profile collaborations with the likes of Disclosure and SBTRKT. The album\u2019s main selling point is undeniably Ware\u2019s powerful voice, but the production and songwriting are solid throughout. \u201cCruel,\u201d a somber, string-drenched track, is a highlight as are the playful \u201cKind Of\u2026Sometimes\u2026Maybe,\u201d and the stunningly beautiful \u201cYou & I (Forever).\u201d The latter two tracks benefit from additional songwriting by Miguel, while Dev Hynes (Blood Orange) contributes to \u201cWant Your Feeling\u201d and \u201cDesire.\u201d \u201cSweetest Thing,\u201d is one of the slower, funkier songs on the album. Ware doesn\u2019t really explore any new territory or improve upon her debut album, but the songs are soulful and catchy, and nearly every one is enjoyable.<\/p>\n
Recommended if you like: Banks, FKA Twigs, Miguel, How to Dress Well<\/p>\n
Recommended Tracks: “Cruel,”\u00a0“You & I (Forever),”\u00a0“Sweetest Song, and\u00a0“Kind Of…Sometimes…Maybe”<\/p>\n
Reviewed by Andy Miller on October 31st, 2014<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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