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The Colour In Anything
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  • Summary: The surprise album release of the British electronic producer's third full-length features a collaboration with Bon Iver as well as the track "Radio Silence," which had been the tentative title of the album in 2015.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    May 9, 2016
    91
    At 17 songs in 76 minutes, Colour is Blake’s longest album yet and with so much talent aiding the songwriter, it can feel belabored. But then there are stunners like “f.o.r.e.v.e.r.” and the title track.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    May 16, 2016
    90
    While there is still plenty of those addictive sonic downpours, The Colour in Anything is arguably Blake’s most create cloudburst to date.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    May 12, 2016
    83
    Even if Colour doesn’t drastically alter Blake’s sound, it widens and refines it, keeping what made his first two records so memorable while hinting that there remains ever further room for growth.
  4. The Guardian
    May 6, 2016
    80
    [Blake's vocal is] magical in its evocative powers, and like Arthur Russell he can summon a sort of joyful sadness that seems to transcend the song itself. It means this album of digital anxiety and millennial unease is wrapped in something that feels both toweringly accomplished and heart-wrenchingly frail--and for that reason it should be treasured.
  5. musicOMH.com
    May 13, 2016
    80
    The result is a staggeringly impressive and confident third album from an artist who has reached the very peak of his powers.
  6. Spin
    May 13, 2016
    70
    If there’s a downside to Anything, it’s the exhaustive length: 17 heart-trying wisps-of-songs that near the 80-minute mark, akin to needing a tissue and buying a Costco pallet of Kleenex.
  7. PopMatters
    May 19, 2016
    50
    Potential highlights are held back by poor choices.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. superindian25
    May 6, 2016
    10
    Incredibly thats all i have to a say. A perfect synthesis of his sounds while at the same time expanding and maturing as an artist. Truly aIncredibly thats all i have to a say. A perfect synthesis of his sounds while at the same time expanding and maturing as an artist. Truly a masterpiece… Expand
  2. ojohn123
    May 7, 2016
    10
    I admittedly have never heard a James Blake album before this one, and I'm very VERY impressed. My two highlights are F.O.R.E.V.E.R. and TheI admittedly have never heard a James Blake album before this one, and I'm very VERY impressed. My two highlights are F.O.R.E.V.E.R. and The Colour in anything. There are some songs that go past the standard 4-minute radio song, but that really shouldn't deter you. Every song holds your attention from start to finish, and the level of relatability in these songs is incredible. Everyone can find something to like in these songs, whether it's the deeply sentimental lyricism or the interesting and groundbreaking integration of hiphop influence.… Expand
  4. Eragon20
    Aug 6, 2018
    10
    Despite the obvious brilliance of tracks like "Radio Silence" and "I Need a Forest Fire", what really defines this album are those moments ofDespite the obvious brilliance of tracks like "Radio Silence" and "I Need a Forest Fire", what really defines this album are those moments of intimacy, of quiet, an intricate landscape where the world slows down and colours melt into each other...tracks like "F.O.R.E.V.E.R" and "Meet You in the Maze" prove that Blake sees music as defined not only by sound, but by silence. That's what makes "The Colour in Anything" a true masterpiece.… Expand
  5. fieri
    May 5, 2016
    10
    I have absolutely no words. This album is beautifully crafted and definitely going to be one of the best of this year. It's a must for anyoneI have absolutely no words. This album is beautifully crafted and definitely going to be one of the best of this year. It's a must for anyone who can appreciate the electronic genre.… Expand
  6. Kalenclayton
    May 21, 2016
    9
    James Blake is an ever-evolving artist who is always shaping his own sound, which has led to him releasing this amazing experience. It's toughJames Blake is an ever-evolving artist who is always shaping his own sound, which has led to him releasing this amazing experience. It's tough to put this album into a genre because it crosses so many. It has influences spanning from dubstep, R&B, Pop, contemporary, and alternative. One thing I didn't know that I needed in my life until I listened to this album was a collaboration between Blake and Bon Iver. The track that they do together ("I Need a Forest Fire") is easily the highlight of the album and has become my favorite track of 2016. The composition is delicate, but so powerful. Blake and Bon Iver harmonize beautifully, suggesting that it is best to tear yourself down to become better.

    My favorite tracks: Gosh! There are so many great tracks here, but my top three are: "I Need a Forest Fire", "Noise Above Our Heads", and "Put That Away and Talk to Me".    … Expand
  7. proterospongia
    May 8, 2016
    8
    Even though a little overlong, The Colour In Anything is the most acessible album that James Blake did so far. Blake's abilities as aEven though a little overlong, The Colour In Anything is the most acessible album that James Blake did so far. Blake's abilities as a songwriter make some cuts from The Colour almost universal. While the self-titled album and Overgrown are intense burst of feelings being opened up, The Colour In Anything feels more like a long night talk full of secrets with a friend.

    Best Tracks: Radio Silence, Timeless, I Need a Forest Fire (ft. Bon Iver)    … Expand
  8. GRCamden
    May 9, 2016
    6
    Too long, a couple of the piano ballads could be taken out, handful of other tracks could be cut down a minute or two aswell. Some of his bestToo long, a couple of the piano ballads could be taken out, handful of other tracks could be cut down a minute or two aswell. Some of his best work yet is here though (I Need a Forest Fire, Timeless, Radio Silence), the body of work as a whole needs some of the fat trimmed, too much of this album bored me.… Expand

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