''Enough Thunder'' is the fourth solo EP by English

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producer and singer-songwriter James Blake. The EP showcases more soul music than the experimental dubstep and

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sounds of his self-titled debut album. The EP contains a collaboration with

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and a

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cover. The EP was bundled with the deluxe edition of Blake's self-titled debut album, as well as being a standalone release.

Reception

The EP received a 64/100 on

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indicating generally positive reviews. ''Entertainment Weekly's'' review stated that "The silky-voiced Brit's Bon Iver-assisted EP is lush enough to be played at a swanky restaurant, but it may be even better suited to an evening alone with a hard drink." Consequence of Sound's Mohammad Choudhery wrote of Blake, "he continues to grow into one of the most compelling musicians today." Pitchfork Media gave it a 6.4/10, commending Blake's "fighting fthe good fight."

Track listing

All tracks written and produced by James Blake except where noted. ;Notes * "A Case of You" was recorded for

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Show'', first transmitted 9 February 2011.

Personnel

* James Blake – writing , performance , production , recording * Rob McAndrews – guitar *

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– writing, production * Miti Adhikari – production * George Thomas – engineer * Dan Foat – management, A&R *

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– mastering * Romy Madley Croft – photograph * Will Bankhead – design

References

External links

James Blake Official Website

James Blake on Facebook
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