Songs for Someone by Perry Blake - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Perry Blake’s fourth studio album, 2004’s Songs for Someone, pulls back on the electronic enhancements of 2002’s California and finds even more new territory to cover. His voice is a natural gift that can reach any note imaginable and his textures are so smooth that he can hit an ethereal peak quicker than anyone this side of Mark Hollis and Talk Talk. “We Are Not Stars” is a striking pop opener that spreads itself over nearly six minutes. “When I’m Over You” settles behind the piano with strings that trace the backing vocals for great effect. Then things turn the somber hues of deep winter. “The Fox In Winter,” “Ava,” “Songs for Someone” and “You’re Not Alone” are deeply meditational pieces where Blake’s voice works towards a great soothing massage of notes. There really aren’t adequate words for what Blake can accomplish. Things perk up for “Native New Yorker II” ever so slightly with the instrumentation adding a few extra glimmers with the choir of backing voices. “Tropic of Cancer” is even more direct, with Blake dropping his voice an octave for a tune that is reminiscent of Scott Walker in the ‘60s.

1. We Are Not Stars

by Perry Blake, Graham Murphy

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Graham Murphy
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Graham Murphy; Composer

2. When I'm Over You

by Perry Blake, Marco Sabiu

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Marco Sabiu
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Marco Sabiu; Composer

3. Lies Lies Lies

by Perry Blake, Marco Sabiu

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Marco Sabiu
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Marco Sabiu; Composer

4. The Fox In Winter

by Perry Blake, Glenn Garrett

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Garrett
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Garrett; Composer

5. Ava

by Perry Blake, Glenn Garrett

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Garrett
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Garrett; Composer

6. Song for Someone

by Perry Blake, Marco Sabiu

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Marco Sabiu
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Marco Sabiu; Composer

7. You're Not Alone

by Perry Blake, Glenn Garrett

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Garrett
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Garrett; Composer

8. Native New Yorker II

by Perry Blake, Denny Randell

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Denny Randell
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Denny Randell; Composer

9. Tropic of Cancer

by Perry Blake, Marco Sabiu

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Marco Sabiu
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Marco Sabiu; Composer

10. Travelling

by Perry Blake, Toby Pitman

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Perry Blake
Toby Pitman; Main Performer
Composer: Toby Pitman; Composer

11. We Couldn't Decide

by Perry Blake, Glenn Garrett

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Glenn Garrett
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Glenn Garrett; Composer

12. The End of the Affair

by Perry Blake, Marco Sabiu

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Marco Sabiu
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Marco Sabiu; Composer

13. Coming Home

by Perry Blake, Neil Conti

Performer: Perry Blake; Performer
Primary Artist: Neil Conti
Perry Blake; Main Performer
Composer: Neil Conti; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1385x1385 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Trip Hop, Electronic, Dance, Alternative, Rock

Label

naïve

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

France

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jan 30, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

3298499005652