Blackfield IV cover

Blackfield IV

Blackfield · 2013

31 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · progressive rock · art rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful tapestry of sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal melodies for introspection
  • concise journey with resolution
  • haunting beauty in short tracks
  • front-loaded emotional experiences

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music
  • avoid short, cohesive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2013, 'Blackfield IV' marked Blackfield's fourth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution after a five-year hiatus since 'Blackfield II'. The project saw the duo of Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen returning to explore deeper emotional themes while maintaining their signature art rock style.
Stylistic neighbors
Porcupine Tree· Anathema· Riverside

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Pills 3:34
  • 2 Springtime 2:24
  • 3 X-Ray 2:36
  • 4 Sense of Insanity 3:23
  • 5 Firefly 2:46
  • 6 The Only Fool Is Me 1:54
  • 7 Jupiter 3:46
  • 8 Kissed by the Devil 3:03
  • 9 Lost Souls 2:57
  • 10 Faking 3:33
  • 11 After the Rain 1:26

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