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- Original Release Date: 1 Feb 2003
- Format - Music: MP3
- Compatible with MP3 Players (including with iPod®), iTunes, Windows Media Player
- Also available in CD Format
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| Play | 1. A Day Like Today | 3:46 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 2. You Only Disappear | 3:42 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 3. Ghost Of A Shark | 3:23 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 4. Stronger Than Dirt | 4:37 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 5. Overthrown | 3:52 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 6. Walking 2 Hawaii | 4:25 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 7. Mermaid Blues | 4:54 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 8. Karaoke Soul (Radio Edit) | 3:45 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 9. Line Of Fire | 4:39 | £0.89 | ||
| Play | 10. Human Remains | 4:05 | £0.89 |
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I just can't get over it. This album contains ten fantastic songs, plain and simple. Marvellous arrangements, genius lyrics and a voice to make those so-called "Pop Idols" hang their heads in shame. Although there is the palpable air of sadness and loss (not reccomended if you are feeling down), there is an emotional intensity beyond "depressing" that arises out of this music. Take "Overthrown" which sounds incredibly eerie at first but get closer and it becomes the most fantastic love song. Another example is "Line of fire" which at first I thought was this creepy song about a stalker but now I'm not so sure, I think it's about angels watching over former lovers or something now. Of course, engaging lyrics are one thing but interesting thought-provoking musical arrangements are another, fortunately Tom does not disappoint here either and Ben Hillier (past credits include Elbow's "Asleep in the back") is a superb choice as producer. Musically, the opener "A Day Like Today", "You Only Diappear" and "Mermaid Blues" are the highlights, the latter will send shivers down your spine, if it doesn't, it would be prescient to check that you're still breathing!
OK. So there are only ten tracks, it's a bit draining emotionally and you've never heard him before. Don't worry about that, take my advice and buy this album. You won't regret it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
One word can easily encapsulate Tom McRae. You can choose that word, but "flawless" will be a synonym. However, for an artist so easily described, to categorise him is almost impossible - he simply does not fit into the modern world of poppy tosh and whining nu-metal. There's something wonderful about hearing a true singer-songwriter with so much talent in amongst the dross - artists like Ryan Adams and Tom McRae. McRae isn't Adams, however - his music is sombre and on occasion treads the line of being just a little too complaining; but the genius of this man is that he never ever crosses that line. Instead, just when you begin to consider thinking that negative thought, the power of his voice, lyrics and music washes it all away.
"Just Like Blood" is perhaps a little more upbeat than his debut; make no mistake, this is still a beautiful exercise in melancholia, but with the greatly increased instrumentation McRae has had access to this time around, there's less of the plaintive "voice and piano" moments. Like all truly talented musicians, this album evolves McRae's style; it's still "him" in every way, but this is a step forward, helped by that increased instrumental aspect and novelty sound effects his new producer has used to augment the music. Everything is polished, and each song feels complete in every way - not one leaves you dissatisfied. And each song has it's own defining aspect which stays with you, whether it's a particular riff or McRae's voice or a single unexpected note. Much like his debut, I don't find myself humming just one favourite song, but the entire album gets itself lodged in my head. It's not a bad mental companion.
Although this is all somewhat gushing and imprecise, it's a hard task to get across just how good this album is. From an analytical stance, it's hard to pick out specific tracks when they are all of such high quality - though Mermaid Blues, You Only Disappear and A Day Like Today are seriously impressive. As McRae himself says on his website (tommcrae.com), his music is all about finding that transcendent moment when you've lost yourself - you could be crying or laughing and you just don't know why. To say his songs are from the heart would be the ultimate understatement; so much emotion comes across in his lyrics that you can't help but close your eyes and feel those emotions too.
It's really rather good. Do buy it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
In a time where even hints of anything resembling that which is dubbed "accoustic", are increasingly hard to find, Tom McRae continues to provide beautiful instumentals, accomanied by striking vocals, the likes of which haven't been heard since the late Jeff Buckley. "just like blood" is vastly different from McRae's debut album, both possitively and negatively. On a whole, "just like blood" is excellently constructed and the songs do seem to be "fuller". Drums, piano and guitar are a lot more prevelent in comparison to his Debut album, where Tom's voice took centre stage. The guitar sound is used to full effects on tracks like "Mermaid Blues", and it works incredibly well. I am still unable to decide on which album is better, as they are very different. The Debut screams honesty and his lonely voice is haunting at times. The shere simplicity helps to amplify the lyrics. However, "just like blood" is deffinitely a lot more friendly to the ears, a genuine "pop in the cd player and drive" cd. Either way, both are incredible albums. I suggest that you give this a listen to, and if it grabs you (rather, when it grabs you, for it is certain to please), run down to the CD shop and purchase the first album. "walking to hawaii", "Mermaid blues", "a day like today" are good tracks, but only when listened to in its entirety, does this album display its true brilliance.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Poor quality song-writing and arrangements
I spotted this one in the Oxfam bargain bins and snapped it up, dimly remembering a fantastic turbocharged solo performance I saw around 2000 when Tom McCrae was supporting Robyn... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Progressive Panda
Sublime
I can't find words. Hauntingly beautiful music. Buy it, along with all his other albums, you won't be dissappointed.
Published on 27 April 2010 by kjm
Tom McRae, Just Like Blood
All tracks are quite slow, sombre and thoughtful. They are a little similar to each other but are all very beautiful. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by I. Vasey
Ignore the Damien Rice comparisons! Tom's MUCH better!
If you are one of the thousands of decent-music-loving people who haven't heard of Tom McRae yet, you are in for a treat! Read more
Published on 27 Jun 2005 by "little-red-shoes"
Quite simply fantastic
If you like Damian Rice, Ryan Adams, Tom Baxter, Nike Drake, David Gray, Josh Ritter or Howie Day you will really enjoy this great album.
You Only Disapear is a classic! Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2005
Underated Mcrae
Possibly one of the three best albums since its release. Every track evolves into the beautiful, and all sum up to a magical expeience. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by "shell9184"
That'll do Nicely
I subscribe to the notion that you should try anything once, but Tom McRae makes me want to upgrade my belief and request seconds. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2004
Inspired
I bought this album on the stregth of an amazon link and a recurring encounter with a poster advert. I'm very glad I did.
I love the lyrics and the music. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2004
Refreshingly honest,, but surely recorded in Amazonia?
Tom McRae established himself as a singer-songwriter of some renown with his self-titled debut, and 'Just Like Blood', a line taken from a Simon Armitage poem, is an excellent... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2004 by Stephen Siragher
Touchingly real music
Wow is all I can say I have had this album for a while now but everytime I listen to it it nearly brings me to tears. "Every song on here is classic..... Read more
Published on 4 Dec 2003 by Jonathan Haig
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