Guardian Music — (Atlas/A&M)It's always a victory when a record is too slippery to fit into a pigeonhole. So it is with 23-year-old James Blake's debut album: 11 heroically understated pieces that skirt the fringes of soul. The product of a creative family and a popu... more info

melophobe — James Blake’s debut self-titled LP drops on Monday, but for those of you who are impatient, you can hear all eleven tracks at 3VOOR12. Each is evocatively minimalist and emotionally executed in both beats and vocals. You can learn the words in a fe... more info

XLR8R — Well, folks, if live performances, music videos, and Feist covers weren't enough to hold you over until February 8, you can now indulge your curiosities of what 2011's first truly anticipated LP might sound like, and listen to James Blake&#... more info

Altsounds — On-demand radio platform Mixcloud launch their "Best of 2010 (http://t.ymlp199.net/uuuhaoamqyagabhazaeuweh/click.php)" today, in association with Serato and Juno Download. They have charted the most tracklisted artists and tracks across some 10... more info

The Telegraph — James Blake's musical alchemy matches the beauty of Massive Attack. Rating: * * * * more info

Abeano — The spirit of the Klavierwerke EP is summoned from its dust jacket on this bonus cut from James Blake’s debut full length. What do you think? Subtle electronic warble or like somebody has left ‘record’ on for too long? via more info

Gorilla vs. Bear — “Tep and the Logic” is a bonus track from James Blake’s new self-titled LP, which... Read more » more info

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Guardian Music — James Blake's debut is not an easy listen, but it's exactly what modern pop needs, says Alexis PetridisEarlier this month, James Blake released his cover version of Leslie Feist's 2007 album track Limit to Your Love. It couldn't have wished for more ... more info

DrownedInSound — Boldness is not the same thing as greatness, and James Blake is not a great album. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info