Love Is Dead (Brett Anderson song)

"Love Is Dead" is the first single from Brett Anderson's eponymous debut solo album. It was released on two CD singles and 7" vinyl. A download bundle was also available. The sleeve was designed by Peter Saville, with photography by Wolfgang Tillmans. The music video was directed by Russell Thomas.

The single reached number 42 on the UK Singles Chart.^[1] It was well-received by critics. Dom Gourlay of Contactmusic.com felt that Anderson sounded more "mature" on this song compared to his work with The Tears.^[2] While NME considered the song "rather decent".^[3] The Daily Record considered it to be one of the best songs Anderson has written, saying: "Aching violins push this mid-tempo rocker into the realms of a classic."^[4]

Track listing

CD1

1. Love Is Dead – 3:35
2. Clowns – 3:39

CD2

1. Love Is Dead – 3:35
2. We Can Be Anyone – 3:37
3. Mother Night – 2:50

7"

1. Love Is Dead
2. Elegant

Download

1. Love Is Dead – 3:35
2. Clowns – 3:39
3. We Can Be Anyone – 3:37
4. Mother Night – 2:50
5. Elegant
6. Love Is Dead (Live at Bush Hall) – 3:34
7. Clowns (Live at Bush Hall) – 3:39

References