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The sophomore release for this melodic duo (actually a five-piece band, but the leads are Steven Wilson and Aviv Geffen) based to some degree on the progressive bent of Porcupine Tree covers much of the same ground as their debut. The sound is still firmly in the realm of progressive rock, with hints of Radiohead and Oasis. Unlike Blackfield's previous album which was recorded off and on over a two-year span, this one was recorded in one short stretch, and shows somewhat more consistency in tone as a result. The album-opening "Once" has a particularly Radiohead-like vibe and a bit of heaviness, but the development of the album works into other veins as well, with large string movements, light piano accompaniment, and a generally melodic guitar approach. Somewhat '80s-influenced sounds come and go slightly, a touch of Pink Floyd comes through now and then (particularly on "Christenings"), and a general melancholy hangs over the album as a whole. Aviv Geffen has taken a larger role in lead vocals here with good effect (particularly in a handful of tracks he had composed, eventually translated from Hebrew). The overall effect is a fine one -- Blackfield II has more of what fans of the duo will enjoy and makes a fair introduction for newcomers, although debut album would serve them better as a first listen. The short nature of Blackfield II (coming in around 42 minutes) will almost certainly have some of the fans wishing for more. ~ Adam Greenberg
Audio Mixer: Steven Wilson.
Photographer: Carl Glover.
Blackfield: Daniel Salomon (piano); Seffy Efrati (bass guitar); Tomer Z (drum); Steven Wilson, Aviv Geffen.
Personnel: Steven Wilson, Aviv Geffen (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Harel Ben-Ami (guitar); Itamar Leshem (French horn); Eran Mitelman (electric piano); Ofer Meiri (keyboards); Gavin Harrison (drums, drum); Daniella Pick (background vocals); Richard Barbieri (electric piano).
Q (p.122) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "'Miss U' is the standout, although the Genesis-esque 'End Of The World' comes close." Blackfield II Music Review Average Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Steven Wilson is one of the best songwriters today!
Look, when you hear the first album you think, "can Steve Wilson not write a song that isn't excellent (all deference to Aviv)?" Then you hear this one and realise..."no, I guess not" Does it sound the same as the first? Um, well, I think it was meant to (all deference to Michael the crack-head who gave this only 2 stars cuz Heaven forbid if it sounds like "Disc Two" of a double album). The fact is, I loved the first one so much that I was overjoyed to hear the same tight algorithm applied to this one. Get both and pretend like it's a double disc written over the course of 3 years...you will NOT IN THE LEAST be disappointed! AND if you love it, get In Absentia (Porcupine Tree) and prepare to become a big fan of Steven Wilson, songwriting genius that he is!
Submitted by sonolucent (Somewhere, But Not Here...)
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amazing
blackfieled are gods.this and the first album are simply godly.just buy it.end of the world is the best track i have ever heard.i almost cry!!
Submitted by opeth_harry (athens.greece)
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I can only say THANK YOU STEVEN & AVIV
Submitted by ironmikeportnoy (Barcelona, Spain)
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If you liked the first one, this one won't be disappointing. Very good, and even better live.
Submitted by c_dous (Philadelphia, PA)
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Everytime I put the cd on my musicplayer, a magical moment starts. Truely amanzing. For me, one of the best cds of 2007! By the way, this year, will rock: Dream Theater + Porcupine Tree + Neal Morse + Blackfield + Whitin Temptation + Yngwie Malmsteen + Therion + ... BY IT NOW!!!
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