Blackfield - Blackfield
	Released: 2004 Label: Helicon/Universal (Israel) / Snapper Music / Gates Of Dawn (2LP version) Koch Records Cat. No.: HL8199 / SMACD880 / GOD 008 / KOC-CD-9685 Total Time: 48:42
	Reviewed by: Eric Porter, September 2005 Blackfield is a collaboration between Israeli performer Aviv Geffen and Porcupine Tree leader Steve Wilson. To these ears this is all Wilson, in sound, song, and production.  Although I am sure the two would argue this point, Geffen's contribution seems little more than a different supporting musician for Wilson's songs.  Both have individual writing credits, as well as collaborating on half the album. This is not to say that Blackfield is not an enjoyable album, because it is. But, there is little to distinguish this from Porcupine Tree, other than Geffen's lead vocals, and Wilson's recent use of more metallic guitar tones which don't appear here.  Wilson has a penchant for creating dark moody atmospheres, with catchy melodies, and this record is no exception. Fans of Porcupine Tree will certainly enjoy this one, but may be left scratching their head as to the purpose for this group. [See also Joshua's review -ed.] More about Blackfield: Track Listing: Open Mind (3:49) / Blackfield (4:06) / Glow (4:00) / Scars (3:57) / Lullaby (3:29) / Pain (3:47) / Summer (4:12) / Cloudy Now (3:34) / The Hole In Me (2:47) / Hello (3:09) Bonus EP (EU/US version): Perfect World (3:53) / Where Is My Love? (3:01) / Cloudy Now (Live) (3:44) Musicians: Aviv Geffen - lead vocals, guitars Steven Wilson - lead vocals, guitars Daniel Salomon - keyboards, backing vocals Seffy Efrati - bass guitar Chris Maitland - drums, backing vocals Gavin Harrison - Drums Jeremy Kaplan - Drums Illusion Quartet - Strings (conducted by Daniel Solomon) Contact: Website: www.blackfield.org Note: will open new browser window Discography Blackfield (2004)
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