"Long Live The Angels" is an emotionally rich and meticulously crafted studio album on CD by Emeli Sandé, released under the renowned label Virgin. Across its tracks, the record explores themes of resilience, heartbreak, healing and spiritual rebirth, carried by Sandé's powerful, soulful voice and atmospheric, often gospel-tinged production. Listeners can expect a blend of contemporary soul, R&B and pop with subtle electronic and acoustic elements that frame her vocals without overshadowing them. The songs range from intimate piano ballads to anthemic mid-tempo pieces, all tied together by introspective lyrics and a cohesive, cinematic sound.
As a complete body of work, "Long Live The Angels" feels like a personal journey, reflecting on past struggles while looking confidently to the future. The CD format delivers the album as a unified listening experience, inviting the audience to follow its narrative arc from beginning to end rather than just focusing on individual singles. Its carefully sequenced tracklist, dynamic arrangements and emotional depth make it suitable both for focused, attentive listening and for creating a sophisticated, reflective atmosphere in the background.
Emeli Sandé is a British singer-songwriter celebrated for her distinctive voice and heartfelt songwriting. She first came to widespread attention through collaborations with prominent UK artists before releasing her breakthrough debut album "Our Version of Events", which became one of the best-selling albums in the UK in the early 2010s and produced multiple hit singles. Sandé has received several major music awards and is particularly known for chart-topping songs that combine pop accessibility with lyrical substance. With "Long Live The Angels", she consolidates her reputation as one of the defining soulful voices of her generation, deepening her artistic identity with more mature, reflective material.
Virgin, the manufacturer and label behind this release, is one of the most influential names in the music industry. Over decades, Virgin has built a reputation for signing innovative artists across genres and nurturing long-term careers rather than chasing short-term trends. The label stands for high production standards, strong international distribution and a catalogue that spans iconic pop, rock and alternative acts. By releasing "Long Live The Angels" through Virgin, this CD benefits from experienced artistic guidance, professional sound quality and a global reach that helps bring Emeli Sandé's music to a wide and diverse audience.
Disc 1:
1 Selah
2 Breathing Underwater
3 Happen
4 Hurts
5 Give Me Something
6 Right Now
7 Shakes
8 Garden (Feat. Jay Electronica & Aine Zion)
9 I'D Rather Not
10 Lonely
11 Sweet Architect
12 Tenderly (Feat. Joel Sande & The Serenje Choir)
13 Every Single Little Piece
14 Highs & Lows
15 Babe
Pop International
353.363
- Asia Pop 9.594- Austro Pop 227- Brit Pop 280- Dutch Pop 9- Euro Pop 50- French Pop 680- Indie Pop/Lo Fi 22- Italo Pop 334- Latin Pop 7.125- MiddleoftheRoad 3.078- Oldies 61- Other Pop 331.258- Party 44- Synthi Pop 292- The 60s 309
