Ends & Begins
2023 studio album by Labrinth
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Ends & Begins is the third solo studio album by English singer-songwriter Labrinth, released on 28 April 2023 by Columbia Records.[3] It was originally scheduled for release on 21 October 2022.[4][5] It marks his first studio album since Imagination & the Misfit Kid (2019).
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| Released | 28 April 2023 | |||
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| Length | 28:48 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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The album was described as being "sci-fi love songs for my beloved" by Labrinth.[6]
Recording, release and promotion
The album was supported by two official singles: "Kill for Your Love", released on 9 September 2022, and "Never Felt So Alone", which was released on 7 April 2023, featuring uncredited vocals from American singer Billie Eilish.
The song "Never Felt So Alone" was featured in the second season of HBO teen drama Euphoria, for which Labrinth composes the score and soundtrack.[7][8][9] However, it was not released as part of the accompanying soundtrack album.[10]
Reception
For NPR's All Songs Considered, critics Ayana Contreras, Christina Lee, Hazel Cills, and Robin Hilton highlighted this album as one of the best releases of the week.[11]
Track listing
All tracks are written and produced by Timothy McKenzie, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Feels" |
| 3:17 | |
| 2. | "Kill for Your Love" | 3:12 | ||
| 3. | "Everything" |
| 2:16 | |
| 4. | "Covering" |
| 3:13 | |
| 5. | "A Turn of Events" | 1:53 | ||
| 6. | "100 Miles an Hour" | 3:01 | ||
| 7. | "Never Felt So Alone" |
| 2:40 | |
| 8. | "Only Way Is Up" | 3:16 | ||
| 9. | "Power Couple" |
| 2:30 | |
| 10. | "Ends & Begins" | 3:31 | ||
| Total length: | 28:48 | |||
Notes
- "The Feels" features vocals by Zendaya[1]
- "Never Felt So Alone" features vocals by Billie Eilish[12]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Finnish Albums (Suomen virallinen lista)[13] | 50 |
| Lithuanian Albums (AGATA)[14] | 19 |
| Norwegian Albums (VG-lista)[15] | 8 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV)[16] | 82 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[17] | 52 |
| UK Album Downloads (OCC)[18] | 78 |
| US Billboard 200[19] | 144 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Ref. |
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| Various | 28 April 2023 | [3] |