James Blake Delves Deep Into the Visceral on Prismatic ‘Playing Robots Into Heaven’ | Album Review

September 11, 2023 Mark Chappelle

Blake’s sixth studio affair is like a surround sound work meant to be experienced in a theater where the seats rumble to punctuate its big moments. These songs are to be felt, not only heard.

James Blake Trades the Somber for the Sanguine on Stirring, Self-Aware ‘Assume Form’ | Album Review

January 22, 2019 Patrick Corcoran

While Blake’s fourth LP feels slightly condensed relative to previous outings, he still manages to leave enough room for the beauty in his compositions to shine through like a beacon.

James Blake Soars on Transcendent ‘The Colour in Anything’ | Album Review

May 6, 2016 Justin Chadwick

Blake’s latest achievement reinforces just how unique and vital of a creative force he is. Album of the year, until otherwise notified.

The ‘Romeo + Juliet’ Soundtrack Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

The soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s masterpiece succeeds as an independent listen specifically because it offers a collage of, and meditation on, the emotions the film has already wrought.

Originoo Gunn Clappaz’ Debut Album ‘Da Storm’ Turns 30 | Album Anniversary

An extremely potent entry that went a long way in further establishing Boot Camp Clik’s legend, O.G.C.’s debut album exemplifies the hard-hitting, gimmick-free ethos of East Coast hip-hop during the 1990s.

Organized Konfusion’s Eponymous Debut Album 'Organized Konfusion' Turns 35 | Album Anniversary

‘Organized Konfusion’ is an endlessly enthralling head trip of an album and one of the finest specimens of pure, unfettered hip-hop you’ll ever hear.