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Based on 291 ratings
2020 Ratings: #296
December 11, 2020 / Release Date
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Republic / Label
James BlakeProducer
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eliiscool5
74

“This is to a certain someone.”

As the applause slowly faded, I sat on the piano chair. Tears edging, I managed to get a hold of myself, forcing a deformed smile towards the crowd, giving a lackluster attempt to hide my sorrow. I raised my hands, laid them on the piano, and breathed in a big sigh. The lights went out, but not the eyes of the masses. Perhaps the bright spotlight on me was the reason. Nervous yet capitulated, I started to play, as I always used to. Yet, the tone was ... read more

ParthanyJobtano
60

Heavenly is the
Word id use to describe this
(E)thereal works too

Case
75

Great collection of covers from James Blake. He really payed tribute to the originals while also making them feel like his own song in a way. Fantastic vocals too.

Fav Tracks: when the party’s over, Atmosphere, Never Dreamed You’d Leave In Summer, Godspeed, The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Least Fav Tracks: none

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Kusok_Kolbasi
75

Album rating (Relevant):
7.5/10
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The vocals are as amazing as always, but I'm not the biggest fan of piano-only instrumentation. It creates a cold and dark atmosphere for sure, but the lack of sonic variety made all the songs blend together
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Track ratings:
when the party's over - 8/10⭐
Atmosphere - 7.5/10
Never Dreamed You'd Leave in Summer - 7.5/10
Godspeed - 7.5/10
When We're Older - 8/10
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - 7.5/10❌
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Times I ... read more

80

This is James's best approach in his music

foxing
76

this is the best covers ep, yes that specific but its still the best of that category

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