James Blake's EP - Enough Thunder

Here we have an album review I wrote for the journalism course I completed last year....

James Blake – Enough Thunder EP

James Blake’s music crosses several genres combining elements of each which more
often than not form into a beautiful cacophony. Blake is a singer-songwriter known for
his work as an electronic music producer and a pioneer of the post-dubstep sound.

This new EP, Enough Thunder, like his previous album self-titled James Blake
combines melody, the post-dubstep rhythm and electronic beats, and will appeal to
those who enjoy atmospheric electronica accompanied by one most unique voice.

The mood of the EP is slow and emotive, all themed around love and yearning,
although through the distortion of his voice the lyrics aren’t always clear. Three songs
stand out well above the other three. The first being a collaboration with American
singer-songwriter Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, called Falls Creek Boys Choir. The lyrics
here are warped and difficult to understand, yet one can pick out how that it is about lost
love and loneliness. “I’ll wait for you, you know/ And if we both end up alone/ And if only
we could have known”, although quite arbitrary, each person surely can relate to that
lost love they were willing to wait for.

Next on the EP is James Blake’s cover of the Joni Mitchell song, A Case Of You. Older
generations may be skeptical to a young London kid attempting to make his own of
such a beautiful song, but by God does he do a phenomenal job of it. No electronica,
just Blake and his voice on the piano. Truly exquisite.

Lastly is the song the EP is named after, Enough Thunder. “None of us are crying/ So
we can hope for heartbreak now”, is one of the repetitive lyrics throughout the track. An
ode to heartbreak, and how it sometimes is the best solution.

A stunning EP that lingers in your mind, puts a smile on your face and makes the dreary
days seem quite fine.


Click here to listen to this uniquely wonderful EP.
http://jamesblakemusic.com/enoughthunder/