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Blackfield - Welcome to my DNA
Review by James Duffell
Welcome to my DNA, the third studio album by Blackfield, is a captivating and introspective work of art. The brainchild of Israeli rock musician Aviv Geffen and British musician and producer Steven Wilson, the album features ten tracks that are a blend of progressive rock, alternative rock, and pop.
The album opens with the hauntingly beautiful "Glass House," which sets the tone for the rest of the album. The track features Geffen's emotive vocals and Wilson's intricate guitar work, and it builds to a powerful crescendo that leaves the listener wanting more.
Other standout tracks on the album include "Go to Hell," a catchy rock anthem with a memorable chorus, and "Waving," a poignant ballad that showcases Geffen's songwriting prowess. "DNA" is another standout track, with its driving beat and infectious melody.
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Filename: blackfield-welcome-to-my-dna.rar- MP3 size: 88.5 mb
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Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Dissolving With The Night | 4:06 | |
| Oxygen | 3:04 | |
| Glass House | 2:56 | |
| Far Away | 2:47 | |
| Dissolving with the Night | 4:06 | |
| Waving | 3:54 | |
| On The Plane | 3:41 | |
| On the Plane | 3:41 | |
| Blood | 3:17 | |
| Rising Of The Tide | 3:47 | |
| DNA | 3:56 | |
| Zigota | 5:04 | |
| Go To Hell | 3:03 | |
| Go to Hell | 3:03 | |
| Rising of the Tide | 3:47 |
Video
Blackfield - Welcome to My DNA (track by track by Aviv Geffen)
Blackfield - Welcome to my DNA (Album Montage)
Images
Catalog Numbers
- kscope817
- kscope168
- IECP-10269
- kscope167
- kscope167P
Labels
- Burning Shed
- Kscope
- WHD Entertainment, Inc., Kscope
- WHD Entertainment, Inc.
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Formats
- Vinyl
- LP
- Album
- Limited Edition
- Numbered
- CD
- Slipcase
- Super Jewel Box
- Test Pressing
- Reissue
- 180g
- Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve
- Special Edition
- Unofficial Release
- Gatefold
- Promo
- Digibook
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Blackfield |
| Copyright (c) | Blackfield |
| Licensed To | Snapper Music |
| Pressed By | GZ Digital Media |
| Recorded At | No Man's Land |
| Mixed At | Air Studios |
| Mastered At | Close To The Edge |
| Designed At | Aleph Studio |
| Licensed From | Snapper Music plc |
| Manufactured By | ООО "Ди Ви Ди-Клуб" |
| Distributed By | WHD Entertainment, Inc. |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Arranged By | Aviv Geffen (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, B1 to B5) |
| Bass Guitar | Seffy Efrati |
| Contractor | Isobel Griffiths |
| Copyist | Ron Klein |
| Drums | Tomer Z |
| Percussion | Tomer Z |
| Leader | Perry Montague Mason |
| Mastered By | Jon Astley |
| Mixed By | Steve Orchard |
| Photography | Chiko |
| Design | Carl Glover |
| Piano | Eran Mitelman |
| Organ | Eran Mitelman |
| Producer | Aviv Geffen (tracks: A1 to A6, B1, B2, B4, B5), Steven Wilson (tracks: A1 to A6, B1, B2, B4, B5) |
| Strings | The London Session Orchestra |
| Vocals | Steven Wilson |
| Guitar | Steven Wilson |
| Keyboards | Steven Wilson |
| Written-By | Aviv Geffen (tracks: A1 to A3, A5, A6, B1 to B5) |
| Management | Andy Leff |
| Photography By | Chiko |
| Other | Derek Kemp |
| Booking | The Agency Group |
Notes
- Limited edition of 2000 numbered copies. Pressed on 180 g vinyl in a gatefold sleeve, including a coupon for access to a digital MP3 download of the album.
- Recorded in 2010 at No Man's Land, Hemel Hempstead; Sarm West, London; Pluto, Tel Aviv; Bardo, Tel Aviv.
- Mixed at Air Studio, London. Mastered at Close to the Edge. Graphic design for Aleph.
- Mixed at Air Studio, London. Mastered at Close to the Edge.
- Made in Poland.
- Russian release.
- Comes in jewel case with clear tray, 8-page booklet and the sticker on CD box front advertising Moscow show on 30.06.2011.
- Test pressing on black vinyl.
- No gatefold, no MP3 download. Limited Reissue. Made in EU. No tracktimes on cover or label.
- Mini LP-Sleeve Collector Set ("Gatefold"), third part of Japan assemble package. Contains a printed paper sleeve with a folded sheet in it, with english/japanese tracklist, lyrics in english and liner notes in japanese.
- The copyright in these sound recordings is owned by Blackfield under exclusive licence to Snapper Music plc.
- ℗ 2011 Blackfield © 2011 Blackfield.
- Printed in Japan.
- Made in Japan.
- Kscope is a Snapper Music label.
- __________________
- 24 page booklet.
- Replica of Welcome To My DNA in jewel case
- Third part of Japan assemble package. Promotional sample Mini-LP CD in Gatefold-cover.
- Sample sticker on plastic cover.
- Limited edition digibook with 24 page booklet.
- ℗ 2011 Blackfield © 2011 Blackfield. Made in Poland.
- Comes in a cardboard picture sleeve. Both disc and sleeve clearly marked as a promo.
Barcodes
- Barcode (Text): 802644581712
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 91124E2/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 91124E1/B
- Barcode: 802644816821
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 & 2): 2100002969195 KSCOPE167/168
- Mastering SID Code (All Variants): IFPI LK97
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 9R15
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 9R22
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI UU067
- Barcode: 4601250372716
- Matrix / Runout: Kscope 168
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LW80
- Mould SID Code: IFPI ZK-17
- Other (Lettering in Mould SID Code area): ООО "Ди Ви Ди КЛУБ" IFPI ZK-17 ЛИЦЕНЗИЯ МПТР РОССИИ ВАФ № 77-178
- Matrix / Runout: Side A: 91124E1/A
- Matrix / Runout: Side B: 91124E2/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A): 145834E1/A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B): 145834E2/A
- Barcode (Printed): 4 582213 915624
- Barcode (Scanned): 4582213915624
- Matrix / Runout: IECP-10269 MT 461
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L154
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 446G
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode: 802644816722
- Matrix / Runout: KSCOPE167 B02644816722
- Barcode: 802644581712
- Matrix / Runout: 2100002963100 KSCOPE167P
- Other (Mould SID Code): IFPI 9R78
- Other (Mastering SID Code): IFPI LK97
- Barcode (Text): 802644816722
- Matrix / Runout: 2100002969195 KSCOPE167/168
- Mastering SID Code (Variant 1, 2,): IFPI LK97
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 9R76
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI UU079
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 9R78
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LK97
About Blackfield
Collaboratory musical group between and . Blackfield temporarily became Geffen-led with Wilson taking a more passive role for "Blackfield IV" (2013), with his involvement as a contributor rather than a member. But Wilson resumed a full partnership with Geffen on Blackfield V (2016). Band members are drummer Tomer Z, bassist Seffy Efrati, and keyboardist Eran Mitelman. Former band members include Chris Maitland (replaced by Tomer Z, 2004) and Daniel Salomon (replaced by Eran Mitelman, 2007).
Members
- Steven Wilson
- Aviv Geffen
- Chris Maitland
- Seffy Efrati
- Daniel Salomon
- Eran Mitelman
- Tomer Z
Summary by James Duffell
Comments
"Welcome to My D.N.A." is the third studio album by the Steven Wilson/Aviv Geffen side project Blackfield. Having listened to Blackfield I and Blackfield II, I sampled this one with the intention to find out the same melodies of the previous albums. And, fortunately. those melodies are still there. I find out that this album has a lot of potential, especially when I gave it the very first spin. I must admit, however, that the second and third time I listened to this album were not satisfying. By the fourth time, the album got better and better with every track. Probably, the album has a melodical nature, just like Blackfield I and II , with a more melancholical storytelling. Worth to mention is that this album has a more orchestral performance and most of it are slow paced. Probably, the album is not easily likeable during the first three spins of the CD. It grows on you little by little. Every song is very well-performed, well-written and composed. The only thing I must criticize about "Welcome to My DNA" is Steven Wilson?s minimized involvement in the album, leaving Aviv Geffen as the guy responsible for the Blackfield project. This is quite understandable: Wilson was extremely busy with his other projects: No-One (with Tim Bowness), Bass Communion-Wilson?s electronic music experiment-, Storm Corrosion (with Opeth?s Mickael Arkenfelt), and his solo albums. Incidentally, at this point of his career, Wilson disbanded his most cherished, successful project Porcupine Tree, so as to focus himself on his solo career, which had already started in 2008 with "Insurgentes". But, this fact does not necessarily mean that "Welcome to My DNA" is really bad. In fact, if you listen to it very hard, you will find out it is a nice treat to your ears. The album?s highlights include tracks like Glass House, Go To Hell, Far Away, On The Plane and Oxygen. Additionally, there are other tracks that, in spite of not being part of the album?s highlights, are also worth listening, such as Waving, Dissolving With The Night, Blood, Zigota and DNA. Probably, the most shocking moment of the album is Zigota, which is mostly a melodical song that has a sudden powerful guitar riff provided by Steven Wilson that resembles anything that Porcupine Tree did in the past. In short, if you still have mixed thoughts about "Welcome to My DNA", please, give it another chance. Maybe, it is neither Blackfield I nor Blackfield II, but still sounds good.
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YES SO FRAGILE
aviv is my life ♥♥♥
love u!
I bought this album this summer when I was in France. I was looking for cd's I usually wouldn'¨t find in my country and well this one is not one of em but I have listened to blackfield before and I know they are good. And I know I love PORCUPINE TREE. So it was a must! I dont regret it at all! I am listening to it RIGHT NOW tbh. :) Its cool to know its so personal too! Makes it so emotional
& "Far Away" ??
Masterpiece.
Great show in LA!! I was introduced to Blackfield by a friend and now I'm a huge fan! Thank You for the music!!
go to hell is crap
Then again, I guess there's not a lot to say about someone else's song.
