Habits of the Heart

Habits of the Heart
Studio album by
Idle Warship
ReleasedNovember 1, 2011
Recorded2011
Genre
Length40:00
Label
Producer
Talib Kweli chronology
Gutter Rainbows
(2011) 		Habits of the Heart
(2011) 		Prisoner of Conscience
(2013)
Res chronology
Black.Girls.Rock!
(2009) 		Habits of the Heart
(2011) 		ReFried Mac Ep
(2012)

Habits of the Heart is the debut and only studio album by Idle Warship, a collaboration between hip-hop artist Talib Kweli and singer Res, it was released via Blacksmith Records and Element 9 on November 1, 2011.[1]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
ACRN[2]
Colorado Daily(Very favorable)[3]

Habits of the Heart received general acclaim from music critics. Ross Lockhart described the album as being "chock full of craziness" with a "unique blend" of genres and a "high energy" that "never relents". Lockhart lent particular praise to Res, writing that though "Kweli makes a few quality appearances...she steals the show", describing her vocals as "sultry and powerful." Furthermore, Lockhart favorably described the song's "hooks" as "ridiculously catchy" and the vocals "pure listening pleasure". However, he noted that the album "can get a bit fluffy" going on to write that "these tracks wouldn't seem out of place on the soundtrack to an EA sports video game" [2] Meanwhile, Colorado Daily writer Ashley Dean called the album "phenomenal", citing their "organic" blend of "hip-hop, soul, funk, rock and electro influences" as "an achievement that's especially satisfying". Dean also highlighted "Enemy", describing it as "an intense, Latin-flavored funk number", "Kayta", "Are You In" and "Covered in Fantasy".[3]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)[4]Length
1."Enemy"
Farhot3:19
2."The Floor"
  • K. Ross
  • T. Greene
  • F. Samadzada
Farhot4:00
3."God Bless My Soul"
  • S. Ballard
  • T. Green
  • S. Mckie
  • C. Whitfield
  • S. Mckie
  • C. Whitfield
3:10
4."Are You In" (featuring Kay Cola)
DJ Khalil3:11
5."System Addict" (featuring Jean Grae & Jay Knocka)
DJ Khalil3:35
6."Laser Beams"
DJ Khalil3:23
7."Covered in Fantasy" (featuring Chester French & John Forté)
Maxwell Drummey5:00
8."Rat Race"
  • K. Ross
  • T. Greene
  • F. Samadzada
Farhot3:55
9."Katya" (featuring Michelle Williams)
Farhot3:39
10."Beautifully Bad"
  • T. Greene
  • C. Bashford
  • A. Fennell
  • D. Shippy
  • F. Samadzada
Farhot3:36
11."Driving Me Insane"
  • S. Ballard
  • T. Greene
  • K. Ross
Farhot3:16
iTunes deluxe edition bonus tracks[5]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
12."Burning Desire"
  • T. Greene
  • C. Bashford
  • N. Guiland
  • D. Shippy
  • S. Allen
  • M. Landon
M-Phazes5:07

References

  1. ^ Battan, Carrie (October 19, 2011). "News in Brief: Double Dagger, Idle Warship, Gary Numan, Gospel Music". Pitchfork. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Lockhart, Ross. "Idle Warship:Habits of the Heart". ACRN. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  3. ^ a b Dean, Ashley (October 28, 2011). "Album review: Idle Warship, Habits of the Heart". Colorado Daily. Retrieved November 3, 2011.
  4. ^ "Track Listing". iTunes. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
  5. ^ "iTunes bonus tracks". iTunes. Archived from the original on November 5, 2011. Retrieved November 1, 2011.
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