James Blake performed “The Wilhelm Scream” for BBC Radio 1 a couple weeks back. This album/video version feels far more intimate, probably because the swell in the second half feels like you’ve got your hands cupped over your ears here, instead of the static-and-paranoia crunch of the BBC version. The video is just Blake moving in and out of focus, maintaining eye contact with the camera, with soft blues and greens behind him. Reminds me of Islands’ Vapours album art. Watch:
(via P4K)
James Blake is out 2/7 via Atlas/A&M.
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This is one of my favorites off the album.
this and I never learnt to share have been on constant repeat
ahhhhh!!!! love this!!!!
Why does he sound like Luther Van Dross on this song? I don’t much care for it.
Vandross*
No I guess I was thinking of Aaron Neville.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WsXtCPE7Ww
Where’s the premature evaluation for this record?
Incredibly sh*tty. Next…
This is very minimalist, I like it. There’s not a whole lot going on in the piece so your ears can appreciate the subtleties like the wonderfully done stereo imaging of the vocals. Ends up developing nicely as well. Plus.
One week until Pitchfork jizzes BNM all over this album. Probably for good reason.
its going to be the first album in the 9s of the year probably
oh and it will totally deserve it too
Yeah, I wish there were a website where people could bet on what pitchfork scores albums.
this seriously needs to be made…
i’ve been trying not to listen to this album until it comes out by jesus that was incredible
I’ve heard his album and this kid is on a rocket to the fucking moon.
Drowned In Sound gave it a 5/10
http://drownedinsound.com/releases/15943/reviews/4141954
“Statement” reviews are so pathetic.
This album is fantastic. And the review doesn’t even try to justify the score.
the thesis of that review seemed to be “this isn’t a dubstep record, let’s give it a 5.”
I love the ” silence emotion ” in the bagground ! it really makes the lyrics of the song and the song more belliveble.. Gosh I love his album THANK U !
I didn’t know “music” could get this uninteresting. Hats off Mr. Blake.