Since the release of his last album 'Overgrown' in early April, James Blake has become for many specialized critics in a kind of champion of the future of electro-soul of this decade. This young Londoner of only 24 years old has managed with 'Overgrown' to capture the attention of a great legion of music lovers around the world, some not necessarily linked to electronic music.
In 2011, Blake had given the surprise with his self-titled debut album, which was widely acclaimed by critics, and in which he knew how to mix styles such as crooner and electronica, sifted with sounds that hint at post-dubstep and the most british neo soul. As in his debut album, in 'Overgrown' the voice is the one that leads the entire album, and with which it offers a range of possibilities that manage to amaze the listener.
'Overgrown' is an electro-soul album that has been cared for down to the smallest detail, and with which Blake has sought to condense all his virtuous musical world into ten songs, which he has composed in their entirety, and which he has produced. with the mythical Brian Eno. In recent years James Blake He has built a renowned career as a producer, and this second album follows his acclaimed collaboration with indie-folk band Bon Iver on 'Fall Creek Boys Choir'.
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Source - Japan Times