On new EP ‘Before’, he takes this newfound freedom, albatross firmly removed from around his neck, and dives back into his love for club culture, bringing with him everything he’s learned along the way.
Throughout Before, Blake strikes the perfect balance between his production and vocals – neither one overpowers the other and are both equally important in making the record what it is.
A project which doesn’t quite reach the lofty heights of his studio albums, the Before EP nevertheless reaffirms James Blake as one of the most exciting and era-defining artists currently working.
Finally some new James Blake dance material. I've been a fan of this since his debut album. Easily the best EP i've heard this year, i hope he continues in this way. I expected just a bit more from Summer Of Now after the first 30 seconds.
FAVORITE TRACK: Before
This is an odd one...on one hand I feel like I could end up getting tired by this EP's sound, or absolutely fall in love with it over the coming weeks. As a massive James Blake fan, I hope it's the latter. But for now it's an excellent little EP.
In classic James Blake fashion, it's a solid track list. One that you can both vibe to and/or really put your mind to.
This little EP is some of the best James material we were ever given. Beautiful
Favourite Tracks: Before, I Keep Calling
Least Favourite Tracks: Summer Of Now (bc of the lyrics)
1 | I Keep Calling 4:05 | 83 |
2 | Before 4:47 | 87 |
3 | Do You Ever 3:44 | 86 |
4 | Summer of Now 4:11 | 78 |