Is Your Love Big Enough?
Lianne La Havas · 2012
62 min · 16 tracks · folk music
Warm, soulful melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a rich tapestry of folk and R&B influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Is Your Love Big Enough? — This title track encapsulates La Havas' signature sound with its intricate guitar work and heartfelt inquiry into love's boundaries. Its engaging chorus highlights her vocal prowess.
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Lost & Found — With poignant lyrics reflecting themes of vulnerability and self-discovery, this track showcases La Havas' ability to weave personal storytelling into her music. Its melodic structure draws listeners into an emotional journey.
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No Room for Doubt — This track presents a compelling mix of rhythmic intensity and lyrical honesty, illustrating the struggle between hope and uncertainty in relationships. The powerful delivery makes it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing folk and R&B influences effectively.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm intimate listening experience
- steady pacing for reflection
- live variations enhance connection
- soulful melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- wanting instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Is Your Love Big Enough? marks Lianne La Havas' debut album, released on July 6, 2012. At this point, she had gained attention from her EPs and was poised to establish herself as a significant voice in contemporary soul music. The album's release solidified her presence in the industry, showcasing her unique blend of folk and R&B.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Mvula· Nina Simone· Erykah Badu
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lost & Found
The verse shifts perspective, revealing a deeper sense of longing within the narrative. La Havas articulates her internal conflict about finding comfort in vul…
This moment employs a shift in perspective that deepens emotional engagement, offering listeners insight into the complexities of human connection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Wake Me Up 3:42
- 2 Is Your Love Big Enough? 3:21
- 3 Lost & Found 4:27
- 4 Au Cinéma 4:17
- 5 No Room for Doubt 4:05
- 6 Forget 3:51
- 7 Age 2:42
- 8 Elusive 3:55
- 9 Everything Everything 3:49
- 10 Gone 4:24
- 11 Tease Me 3:37
- 12 They Could Be Wrong 3:21
- 13 Forget (live) 3:54
- 14 Lost & Found (live) 4:31
- 15 No Room for Doubt (live) 3:58
- 16 Don’t Wake Me Up (live) 4:05
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