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THE NEW ALBUM FROM STEVEN WILSON AND AVIV GEFFEN Blackfield is the acclaimed collaboration between Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) and Israeli artist Aviv Geffen. Formed after a meeting in 2000, the partnership blossomed into a cross-cultural collaboration that has already spawned two albums (Blackfield and Blackfield II). They return in March with their third album, Welcome To My DNA, following a gap of 4 years caused by both artists’ recent hectic schedules. Porcupine Tree’s 2009 release, The Incident, is the band’s best selling album to date, and the band has continued to raise its profile around the world, recently playing sold out gigs at London’s Royal Albert Hall and New York’s Radio City Music Hall. However, Porcupine Tree is just one of Steven’s several musical projects, which also include Blackfield, No-Man, and Bass Communion. Steven is also a Grammy nominated producer and mixer working with the likes of Opeth, King Crimson, and Yoko Ono. He also co-wrote and sang a song on the recent UK number one album by Pendulum. During the gap between albums, Aviv has released his first English language solo album (produced by Trevor Horn) and has supported U2 and Placebo. The son of esteemed Israeli poet Yehonatan Geffen and the nephew of Moshe Dayan, Geffen is Israel’s leading counter-culture rock musician. A huge star in his native country, his records have been greeted with critical adulation, earning him a string of gold albums. An outspoken peace campaigner, he controversially refused to do compulsory military service, and his lyrics have been fiercely critical of the Israeli military and their actions. Aviv has worked with various artists, including Elbow and Belle and Sebastian, throughout his career but it has been his partnership with Steven that has proved the most fertile, and both artists have been keen to return to their work with Blackfield. Blackfield will be on tour throughout Europe in April.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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OK, I've waited 3 weeks, and Blackfield III it ain't. Initially, it was disappointing for me. Part of the problem is that the bar was set very high with the first 2 albums. Having listened to it many times, and seen the band live in Manchester recently, I can say that I appreciate it much more, whilst still choosing to listen to the earlier albums more often (especially whilst on my rowing machine:) )
To sum up, it is a very good collection of songs, professionally produced, yet without the normal feel of a Blackfield album. If this was any other band, it would probably be a masterpiece, but as a fan, I would simply say it is ok, and getting better.
To sum up, it is a very good collection of songs, professionally produced, yet without the normal feel of a Blackfield album. If this was any other band, it would probably be a masterpiece, but as a fan, I would simply say it is ok, and getting better.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Like a few people reviewing this latest album, at first maybe I was a little reserved, and also not sure about the "Go To Hell" or what has become known as the "F**K" you song. We all use bad language from time to time but we are a little taken aback when it is sung by an amazing duo! OK having now seen them live and Aviv Geffen explaining that this song was directed at his parents bohemian/drug fueled lifestyle and this being his response to it,I guess it makes a little more sense. Anyhow this album is a real grower and these two guys are so in tune with the harmonies, take on life and songwritting, it is a joy to listen to and even greater to watch live! Please do not miss this band if they come around again.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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OK, so I have the greatest respect for Steven Wilson, but I'm wondering whether he is starting to spread himself a bit thin. This guy has so many projects, but to me this band was the closest link to Porcupine Tree, as they were a while ago, but not the straightforward rock band that they have become.
The last Wilson-Aviv albumBlackfield II has literally had a few dozen plays, but this album has little new to offer, and whilst I am far too old to be shocked by any profanities, is it really necessary to repeat "F**k you" so many times at the end of Glass House?
So what about the songs then, well you get a bunch of mid-tempo numbers with some good melodies + strings on a few. It's very listenable, but it certainly isn't going to set the world on fire. Folk like me who have collected Porcupine Tree for years and then Blackfield will buy and enjoy the album, however,Steven needs to find his inspiration again and come out with some new staggering work as I cannot see this album winning any new fans, but will (just) keep the old ones wishing for something more.
The packaging is a plastic "super" Jewel box, which means the booklet slides in at right angles to a normal one + a superfluous cardboard slip case to hold it.
The last Wilson-Aviv albumBlackfield II has literally had a few dozen plays, but this album has little new to offer, and whilst I am far too old to be shocked by any profanities, is it really necessary to repeat "F**k you" so many times at the end of Glass House?
So what about the songs then, well you get a bunch of mid-tempo numbers with some good melodies + strings on a few. It's very listenable, but it certainly isn't going to set the world on fire. Folk like me who have collected Porcupine Tree for years and then Blackfield will buy and enjoy the album, however,Steven needs to find his inspiration again and come out with some new staggering work as I cannot see this album winning any new fans, but will (just) keep the old ones wishing for something more.
The packaging is a plastic "super" Jewel box, which means the booklet slides in at right angles to a normal one + a superfluous cardboard slip case to hold it.
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Partly Bland Partly Brilliant
I loved the first Blackfield album. I didn't really like the second one when it came out, but gradually it grew on me and became one of my favourite albums of all time. Read more
Published 5 months ago by N. Lee
Blackfield's best album so far...
So, after a 4 year hiatus, Blackfield are finally back with their new album, `Welcome to My DNA'. Most of this album was written by Aviv Geffen, due to Steven Wilson working on his... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Rob Skarin
A great addition to the first 2albums!!
A great addition to "Blackfield" & "Blackfield II". There are some great songs on this album, most notably " Far Away", " Blood", "Oxygen". Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christina Connelly
welcome to my DNA
This is the 3rd instalment from blackfield and is very much a Geffin album as all but one track was writhen by him and that one track was by Steven Wilson (waving) which is the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Holyoake
I was really looking forward to getting this..
A bit disappointed. A few good tracks, but I expected more. Certainly takes more than a couple of listens to appreciate any of the material. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Killer
A pleasant return from Messrs Geffen and Wilson
Aviv Geffen and Steven Wilson have once again taken a break from their day jobs (namely national superstar in Israel and Porcupine Tree frontman-cum-multiple album producer... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Andrew Heighway
Blackfield's third and best
Welcome to my DNA is blackfield's third outting and in my opinion it is probably the most consistently enjoyable album of the three. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. P. Barlow
still got the power to raise the hairs on the back of your neck
Well, if I'd taken notice of some of the negative reviews of this new Blackfield album ,I would have missed out on another superb melodic offering. Read more
Published 13 months ago by steven shaw
File under.... dull
I'm sorry. I would really like to give this album a good review, but unfortunately I can't. As a fan of Porcupine Tree and anything that Steve Wilson does, I really tried hard to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. Davis
why?
After their first album I thought I could not afford to miss any album they release. I still enjoy Blackfield as if it was the first time I listen to it, Blackfield II was almost... Read more
Published 13 months ago by F. Loutfi
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