Olivia Dean – The Art of Loving - Brand New - Vinyl LP Record (Quick Ship)

“The Art of Loving” captures Olivia Dean at a moment when British pop is rediscovering the power of sincerity. Across these songs, she leans into classic songwriting—memorable choruses, unfussy arrangements, and vocals that feel as if they’re being sung directly into your living room. The production nods to vintage soul and jazz-inflected pop while staying firmly rooted in the present, giving the record a timeless-but-current glow that suits vinyl beautifully. What sets this album apart is Dean’s instinct for emotional detail. She writes about love with the nuance usually reserved for old soul standards: the awkwardness, the quiet doubts, the flashes of joy you don’t notice until they’re gone. Instead of chasing bombast, the tracks breathe—subtle horns, understated rhythm sections, and harmonies that gently frame her voice rather than overwhelm it. For collectors, this is the kind of record that earns repeat spins: side A for its instant earworms, side B for the slower burners that reveal new corners each time. If you’re drawn to records that feel intimate but never insular, polished yet deeply human, “The Art of Loving” deserves a place on your shelf and in steady rotation on your turntable.