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James Blake

James Blake · 2011

68 min · 19 tracks · electronica

A haunting blend of minimalist electronica and soulful vocals that evokes deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • haunting vocals for introspective moments
  • dynamic flow across varied intensities
  • short tracks for focused listening
  • soulful resonance in quiet spaces

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon its release in February 2011, 'James Blake' marked Blake's debut album, showcasing his unique fusion of electronic and acoustic elements. This introduction to the music scene came after a series of critically acclaimed EPs, setting the stage for his influential career.
Stylistic neighbors
Bon Iver· Sampha· FKA twigs

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Tep and the Logic 2:42
  • 2 Unluck 3:00
  • 3 The Wilhelm Scream 4:37
  • 4 I Never Learnt to Share 4:51
  • 5 Lindisfarne I 2:42
  • 6 Lindisfarne II 3:01
  • 7 Limit to Your Love 4:36
  • 8 Give Me My Month 1:56
  • 9 To Care (Like You) 3:52
  • 10 Why Don’t You Call Me 1:35
  • 11 I Mind 3:31
  • 12 Measurements 4:22
  • 13 You Know Your Youth 2:22

Disc 2

  • 1 Once We All Agree 4:23
  • 2 We Might Feel Unsound 4:00
  • 3 Fall Creek Boys Choir 4:33
  • 4 A Case of You 2:57
  • 5 Not Long Now 5:23
  • 6 Enough Thunder 4:15

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