LONDON GRAMMAR レコード& CD

Review: London Grammar's The Greatest Love is a fine showcase of the band's signature ethereal sound. Hannah Reid's hauntingly beautiful vocals, paired with the band's atmospheric instrumentals, create an emotional and immersive vibe as the album explores themes of love, loss, and resilience. Standout tracks include the likes 'The Greatest Love' and 'Heavenly' which bring lyrical depth and musical sophistication. Each song is meticulously crafted, blending lush melodies with poignant lyrics, which helps make The Greatest Love a compelling addition to London Grammar's discography and a must-listen for fans of evocative and soulful music.

Review: The Greatest Love is a fourth studio album from London Grammar, their first since October 2021's Californian Soil and one that comes 11 years after their groundbreaking debut album If You Wait went double Platinum. The band say it is a celebration of artistic freedom and comes after a period of chance in which some of them have had children, they have toured the world and sold tree million albums, had two number one hits and picked dup accolades like the Ivor Novello award and BRIT nominations. It embodies newfound confidence and creative liberation amidst personal challenges and industry scrutiny, and features a boundary-pushing sound that blends electronica with pop.

Review: London Grammar's fourth studio album, The Greatest Love, arrives as a comprehensive deluxe package, including a 20-page hardcover book, 12" vinyl, 10" vinyl with bonus tracks and CD. The album marks a significant evolution for the band, reflecting their journey over eleven years since their debut If You Wait. Known for their ethereal vocals and emotive lyrics, the band has maintained their distinct sound while embracing a newfound creative freedom. With lead single 'House' symbolising empowerment, the album blends electronica with pop, showcasing tracks like 'Fakest Bitch,' which highlights Hannah Reid's powerful vocals and raw, introspective lyrics. The release follows their successful Californian Soil and notable touring achievements, including performances with Coldplay and record-breaking UK tour sales. The Greatest Love captures the band's shift from relentless touring to prioritising art and personal growth, a reflection of their expanded confidence and evolving musical approach. It's a celebration of their artistic journey and commitment to music, balancing personal and creative fulfillment.

Review: This new long player from Ministry of Sound is their contribution to Record Store Day 2024 and it takes the form of a bunch of mixes of London Grammar's various different tunes. Global house outfit Camelphat feature a couple of times with some nicely emotive and upbeat sounds, 'Strong' gets a jump up drum & bass rework from High Contrast, Henrick Schwarz brings his emo house touch to 'Wasting My Young Years', MK adds some dance-pop sheen to 'Oh Woman Oh Man' and Dennis Ferrer remixes 'Sights' into a tense tech cut with snappy drums.