Blackfield - Blackfield II - review
Blackfield - Blackfield II - review
Tracklist
01. Once02. 1,000 People
03. Miss U
04. Christenings
05. This Killer
06. Epidemic
07. My Gift Of Silence
08. Some Day
09. Where Is My Love?
10. End Of The World
A review by
Dream Taster June 29, 2012
It isn't your average Metal fest but fans of Porcupine Tree and the likes will surely find something compelling about these songs especially if you already heard their debut. This brings us to comparisons between the two albums. First off, Steven Wilson seems to have taken more responsibilities within the band while his counterpart Aviv Geffen is still contributing enough to keep this a full-blown collaborative effort. Secondly, the more-pronounced inclusion of string instruments on some tracks makes them differently whole. Mostly, the seemingly effortless aptitude to create very catchy tunes remains the key element to Blackfield's music.
There is a certain melancholy to the whole arrangement of songs that can only grow on listeners through repeated listens. While their first album was maybe more rounded-up, this one has the better stand-out tracks. "Miss U" is their best ballad; "Epidemic" is their best atmospheric number; and in my opinion "My Gift of Silence" happens to be their best song. Blackfield II is a gem of atmospheric melodic rock perfect for peaceful evenings and rainy days. If you're looking for quality quiet music to chill out, this would be it.
Rating breakdown
| Performance: | 7 |
| Songwriting: | 9 |
| Originality: | 8 |
| Production: | 9 |
Written on 29.06.2012 by
Written on 29.06.2012 by
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Nice review (= definitely agree with you on the repeated listening part. it has grew on me immensely even though i first disregarded it
---- loves 小巫
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