Labi Siffre – Crying Laughing Loving Lying (50th Anniversary Edition, Half Speed Mastered)

Warm, intimate and effortlessly melodic, Labi Siffre’s 1972 masterpiece blends gentle folk, soul and sophisticated singer-songwriter pop. Siffre’s expressive voice and beautifully understated arrangements give the album a deeply personal quality, moving between tenderness, humour and quiet reflection without ever becoming overly sentimental. Highlights include the joyful original version of “It Must Be Love,” the hypnotic title track and the gorgeous piano-led “My Song.” An enduringly lovely record from one of Britain’s most distinctive and underrated songwriters.

Reviews

“An intimate and delicate collection of queer folk-rock from one of the best voices in his generation.” — Pitchfork

“It’s a record that has been on repeat for the rest of the year.” — The Guardian

Genre: Soul & Funk