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Once | Blackfield | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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1000 People | Blackfield | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Miss U | Blackfield | 4:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Christenings | Blackfield | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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This Killer | Blackfield | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Epidemic | Blackfield | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Gift of Silence | Blackfield | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Some Day | Blackfield | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Where Is My Love? | Blackfield | 2:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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End of the World | Blackfield | 5:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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11 |
Fear of a Blank Planet (Porcupine Tree) [Radio Edit] | Porcupine Tree | 4:18 | Album Only | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
The sophomore release for this melodic duo (actually a five-piece band, but the leads are Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen) based to some degree on the progressive bent of Porcupine Tree covers much of the same ground as their debut. The sound is still firmly in the realm of progressive rock, with hints of Radiohead and Oasis. Unlike Blackfield's previous album which was recorded off and on over a two-year span, this one was recorded in one short stretch, and shows somewhat more consistency in tone as a result. The album-opening "Once" has a particularly Radiohead-like vibe and a bit of heaviness, but the development of the album works into other veins as well, with large string movements, light piano accompaniment, and a generally melodic guitar approach. Somewhat '80s-influenced sounds come and go slightly, a touch of Pink Floyd comes through now and then (particularly on "Christenings"), and a general melancholy hangs over the album as a whole. Aviv Geffen has taken a larger role in lead vocals here with good effect (particularly in a handful of tracks he had composed, eventually translated from Hebrew). The overall effect is a fine one — Blackfield II has more of what fans of the duo will enjoy and makes a fair introduction for newcomers, although debut album would serve them better as a first listen. The short nature of Blackfield II (coming in around 42 minutes) will almost certainly have some of the fans wishing for more.
Customer Reviews
Steven Wilson does it again!!
To be honest, my first time through this album I was not all that impressed. But, the more I've listened, the better it has become. The new material is very well composed and the harmonies and melodies are perfect. Im a huge PT fan and started listening to this side project recently. Although its very different, it is stil very good. If you own the first one, this is a no brainer.
Wilson is a music god
This album is pure brilliance. The first album was great and this is just a great follow up. The melodies are much more full and it goes for a more progressive feel than the last one. This is probably one of the best prog albums of the year.
Buy it, you'll like it!
As a long time listener of progressive music, I see Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen taking this sound into greater depths and carrying the torch that the old Progressive bands wish they could have. Blackfield as well as Porcupine Tree get better and better with each album. It's great to see they don't compromise their sound just so they could land a spot on "pop" radio. Blackfield and PT will become more and more popular through word of mouth and not via the awful pop radio which more times than not, destroys a band's vision and compromises their signature sound.
Biography
Formed: 2001
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Blackfield
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Blackfield | Blackfield | 4:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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2 |
Hello | Blackfield | 4:06 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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3 |
Once | Blackfield II | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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4 |
1000 People | Blackfield II | 3:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Christenings | Blackfield II | 4:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Pain | Blackfield | 3:48 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Lullaby | Blackfield | 3:31 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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End of the World | Blackfield II | 5:13 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Gift of Silence | Blackfield II | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Open Mind | Blackfield | 3:49 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Alternative, Prog-Rock/Art Rock
- Released: Mar 06, 2007
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