# Studies in a Dying Love — Aladean Kheroufi

- **Artist:** [Aladean Kheroufi](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)
- **Format:** ALBUM
- **Release Date:** 2024-06-07
- **Record Label:** We Are Busy Bodies
- **Total Tracks:** 11
- **MusicList Registry URL:** https://musiclist.ca/releases/studies-in-a-dying-love
- **Spotify:** https://open.spotify.com/album/0TJiMcZNRRrgpp53WZGDWb
- **Apple Music:** https://music.apple.com/ca/album/studies-in-a-dying-love/1726070371

## The Story of the Release

Studies in a Dying Love is the debut full-length LP by Algerian-Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Aladean Kheroufi, released via We Are Busy Bodies. Longlisted for the 2024 Polaris Music Prize, the record merges 1960s and 70s Memphis and Chicago soul traditions with analog tape warmth, poignant bilingual vulnerability, and reflective lo-fi intimacy.

## Canadian Press & Critical Reception

> "Aladean Kheroufi crafts an evocative, slow-burning soul testament that honors classic analog traditions with contemporary warmth."
> — **Polaris Music Prize** (2024-06-11) [Read Article](https://polarismusicprize.ca/album/studies-in-a-dying-love/)

> "An exceptional, tender soul record carrying rare maturity—blending classic Stax warmth with modern indie depth and understated beauty."
> — **Cups N Cakes Network** (2024-08-14) [Read Article](https://www.cupsncakespod.com/pick-of-the-week/2024/08/14)

> "Studies in a Dying Love showcases Kheroufi's gift for timeless songwriting and heartfelt grooves, topping independent charts across Alberta."
> — **CKUA Radio** (2024-08-02) [Read Article](https://ckua.com/read/top-30-chart-july-26-aug-2024/)

## Official Music Videos & Visual Direction

### "Why Do You Call For Rain" (Official Music Video)
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlOHT33sUJA
- **Track:** 01 on Studies in a Dying Love
- **Visual & Directorial Credits:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Performance [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

## Complete Track-by-Track Liner Notes & Credits

### 01. Why Do You Call For Rain (3:52)
- **Production:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 02. Sleep Tight (3:09)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Arranger [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 03. Love Is the Answer (3:29)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Bass, Keyboards [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 04. Now & Forever (3:12)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 05. Arab Brother Rap #1 (3:18)
- **Production:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 06. Joshua (2:47)
- **Performance & Session Musicians:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Bass [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 07. Here With Me (4:03)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Arrangement [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 08. I've Been Travelling (0:50)
- **Production:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 09. Every Girl (3:08)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Songwriter [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 10. Sinking Ship (5:12)
- **Production:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Bass, Producer [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

### 11. My Heart (3:08)
- **Songwriting & Composition:**
  - **Aladean Kheroufi**: Vocals, Arrangement [SOURCED] [Profile](https://musiclist.ca/artist/aladean-kheroufi)

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