Habits of the Heart

Habits of the Heart is the debut album by Idle Warship, a collaboration between hip-hop artist Talib Kweli and singer Res, released on November 1, 2011.[1]

Habits of the Heart
Studio album by
Idle Warship
ReleasedNovember 1, 2011
Recorded2011
GenreElectronic dance, hip hop, electrohop
Length40:00
LabelBlacksmith Music/Element 9
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)

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"S.Ballard, T.Greene, F.SamadzadaFarhot3:19
2."The Floor"K.Ross, T.Greene, F.SamadzadaFarhot4:00
3."God Bless My Soul"S.Ballard, T.Greene, S.Mckie, C.WhitfieldS.Mckie & C.Whitfield3:10
4."Are You In" (featuring Kay Cola)S.Ballard, T.Greene, K.Cole, K.RahmanDJ Khalil3:11
5."System Addict" (featuring Jean Grae & Jay Knocka)S.Ballard, T.Greene, T.Ibrahim, J.Wallace, K.RahmanDJ Khalil3:35
6."Laser Beams"S.Ballard, T.Greene, K.Rahman, P.Injeti, E.Alcok, L.RodriguesDJ Khalil3:23
7."Covered in Fantasy" (featuring Chester French & John Forté)S.Ballard, T.Greene, J.Forte, M.Drummy, C.Bashford, D.A. WallachMaxwell Drummy5:00
8."Rat Race"K.Ross, T.Greene, F.SamadzadaFarhot3:55
9."Katya" (featuring Michelle Williams)T.Greene, K.Ross, M.Williams, F.SamadzadaFarhot3:39
10."Beautifully Bad"T.Greene, C.Bashford, A.Fennell, D.Shippy, F.SamadzadaFarhot3:36
11."Driving Me Insane"S.Ballard, T.Greene, K.RossFarhot3:16
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.LandonM-Phazes5:07

References
  1. Battan, Carrie (October 19, 2011). "News in Brief: Double Dagger, Idle Warship, Gary Numan, Gospel Music". Pitchfork. Retrieved 1 November 2011.
  2. Lockhart, Ross. "Idle Warship:Habits of the Heart". ACRN. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  3. Dean, Ashley (2011-10-28). "Album review: Idle Warship, Habits of the Heart". Colorado Daily. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  4. "Track Listing". iTunes. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
  5. "iTunes bonus tracks". iTunes. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
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