Human Love
# Human Love

Human Love is the fifth studio album by British singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner. It was released on 20 November 2015 through BMG.

## Promotion

The album was promoted by a cover of Major Lazer's song "Get Free", which was released as the lead single on 27 November 2015. A music video for the song, in which Faulkner cuts off his trademark dreadlocks to mark a beginning of a new chapter in his career, was released on 15 September 2015.

## Critical reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| Audio Addict | 9/10 |
| London Evening Standard | |
| Renowned for Sound | |
| Música Nueva | |

Writing for Renowned for Sound, Brandon Veevers awarded Human Love five out of five stars and commented that the album was "easily [Faulkner's] finest work since his debut album," Hand Built by Robots (2007). "Human Love showcases Faulkner as a gifted guitarist, a versatile performer and a truly sublime vocalist with an unrivaled songwriting talent. Moving effortlessly between somber ballads like the minimalist 'Break' and the eclectic and quirky 'Can I Be Enough' through to world-scented toe tappers like 'Up Up and Away' and 'Far to Fall', Faulkner has raised the bar yet again and delivered a truly exceptional collection."

In a mixed review for the London Evening Standard, Andre Paine noted that "Faulkner emerged as a rootsy songwriter ... and that energy is intact on the clattering 'Up Up and Away', the blues-pop of 'Stay and Take' and the world music rhythms of 'Far to Fall'," however, the albums was "polished but occasionally forgettable."

## Track listing

All tracks are written by Newton Faulkner, except where noted.

## Personnel

* Newton Faulkner – lead vocals, guitar
* Tessa Rose Jackson – vocals (track 5)

### Technical personnel

* Cenzo Townshend – mixing
* Cam Blackwood – production (track 3)
* Empire of the Sun – production (track 10)

## Charts

| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| Irish Albums (IRMA) | 82 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 41 |
