Review:
This will be my first album review, my plan was to review about an album a week or so, so this is my first one!
James Blake is a post-dubstep, electronic musician from London, England, United Kingdom. James began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. Blake attended The Latymer Schooland and released his debut 12 “Air and Lack Thereof” on Hemlock Audio in July 2009.
There are some albums that lay the foundation for the future of certain genres. When looking at James Blake's album Overgrown, the foundation for the electronic music scene of the future is being set. This album is truly a must have if you are trying to find that type of music that sets itself apart from the rest of the electronic music scene.
James Blake dumps the pervading future garage style of his debut album for a more intimate, yet detailed mood. The new direction that Blake has taken with his album, compared to his last has set the stage for him to grow even more as an artist. "New" direction may be slightly misleading though; what's going on here is essentially an evolution. Blake's brand of laid-back electronic is still here, yet stripped down to its base elements with a heavy focus on detail.
Again, this album is not for the most part, like any other electronic album I have ever heard. Laid-back tones, and a focus on the details makes this album a solid listen.
Rating 4.5/5
This will be my first album review, my plan was to review about an album a week or so, so this is my first one!
James Blake is a post-dubstep, electronic musician from London, England, United Kingdom. James began his final year at Goldsmiths in September 2009 studying popular music while recording songs in his bedroom. Blake attended The Latymer Schooland and released his debut 12 “Air and Lack Thereof” on Hemlock Audio in July 2009.
There are some albums that lay the foundation for the future of certain genres. When looking at James Blake's album Overgrown, the foundation for the electronic music scene of the future is being set. This album is truly a must have if you are trying to find that type of music that sets itself apart from the rest of the electronic music scene.
James Blake dumps the pervading future garage style of his debut album for a more intimate, yet detailed mood. The new direction that Blake has taken with his album, compared to his last has set the stage for him to grow even more as an artist. "New" direction may be slightly misleading though; what's going on here is essentially an evolution. Blake's brand of laid-back electronic is still here, yet stripped down to its base elements with a heavy focus on detail.
Again, this album is not for the most part, like any other electronic album I have ever heard. Laid-back tones, and a focus on the details makes this album a solid listen.
Rating 4.5/5
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