The Art of Loving

by Olivia Dean

The Art of Loving cover art

On her second album, 'The Art of Loving', Olivia Dean shifts from the neo-soul of her debut towards a sound inspired by 1970s Los Angeles pop and soft rock. The album is a focused exploration of romantic, platonic, and self-love, delivered with understated and versatile vocals over production that is often described as both breezy and deep. Critically acclaimed for its maturity and warmth, the work balances diaristic songwriting and lush arrangements, though some commentators noted an occasional over-reliance on retro pastiche.

Genres

  • Pop Soul

Tracklist

  1. The Art of Loving (Intro)
  2. Nice To Each Other
  3. Lady Lady
  4. Close Up
  5. So Easy (To Fall In Love)
  6. Let Alone The One You Love
  7. Man I Need
  8. Something Inbetween
  9. Loud
  10. Baby Steps
  11. A Couple Minutes
  12. I've Seen It