"A Better Love" is a song by British-American dance-pop band Londonbeat, released on 12 November 1990 by Anxious and RCA Records as the second single from the group's second studio album, In the Blood (1990). Produced by Martyn Phillips, it was the follow-up to their international hit "I've Been Thinking About You". "A Better Love" reached the top 20 in several countries, including Austria and Canada, where it entered the top 10; it was the 41st-most-successful song of 1991 in the latter country. On the US Billboard Hot 100, the single reached number 18, while on the UK Singles Chart, it peaked at number 24.
Critical reception Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic described the song as a "enjoyable" slice of early-'90s "soulful, tuneful dance-pop". Larry Flick from Billboard magazine wrote that it "demonstrates [the] act's versatility and is draped with anthemic drum beats and spacious guitar slides." Steve Morse from Boston Globe felt the group shows some "intoxicating dance rhythms" in songs like "A Better Love".Morse, Steve (28 March 1991). "Record Review" Boston Globe. Pan-European magazine Music & Media stated that here, the band "is once again a display of vocal craftsmanship", describing the song as "up-tempo, yet mildly moody and chartbound." Selina Webb from Music Week said that "this is bound to be two in a row for Anxious's most fruitful signing." She added that "the wholesome harmonies are in fine form and this is easily as strong as 'I've Been Thinking About You'."
Track listings UK 7-inch single "A Better Love" – 3:59 "K.I.S.S." – 3:35
German maxi-CD "A Better Love" – 3:59 "She Said She Loves Me" – 4:14 "K.I.S.S." – 3:35 "A Better Love" (extended) – 6:25
Charts
Weekly charts +Chart (1990–1991)PeakpositionEurope (Eurochart Hot 100) 41Europe (European Hit Radio) 17 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista) 26Israel (Israeli Singles Chart) Search "A Better Love" for Israeli chart history. 5Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Londonbeat". 11Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)Radio Luxembourg Singles. 4 August 1991. 16UK Airplay (Music Week) 5US Cash Box Top 100 12
Year-end charts +Chart (1991)PositionCanada Top Singles (RPM) 41Canada Adult Contemporary (RPM) 37Europe (European Hit Radio) 88Germany (Media Control) 56Italy (Musica e dischi) 77
Release history +RegionDateFormat(s)Label(s)United Kingdom12 November 199017 December 19907-inch remix vinylAustralia25 February 1991Japan21 August 1991Mini-CD
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