James Blake's post-pandemic album finds clarity in chaos
ABC News
After reevaluating friendships and emotions during the pandemic, James Blake channeled his reflections into a 12-track LP, his fifth studio album
NEW YORK -- In a year where every interaction came with a risk, people across the world were forced to reassess relationships. Grammy-winning recording artist and producer James Blake was no different.
“I could see around me that it wasn’t only me who was reevaluating friendships,” said Blake. “Having to reevaluate, ‘How many people do we need in our lives? Do I need this thought process anymore? What’s my purpose outside of this rat race?’”
These reflections steadily gave him inspiration as he created music that strayed from traditional love songs: tracks that touch on heartbreak, complacency, comparison and hope.
“The subject matter of the songs about heartbreak were usually about friendship,” said Blake.
