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Blek Ink

Blek Ink

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Review

by Charlie Wilmoth, All Music Guide

Blek Ink's self-titled album is charming chiefly because it seems utterly un-self-conscious. A restrained mood prevails here; Paul Lydon, the only member of Blek Ink, sings in such a relaxed manner that his vocals sometimes seem stream of consciousness, and he usually only accompanies himself with an instrument or two. His clean-toned, meandering guitar playing is especially noteworthy -- on first listen, it sounds out of tune, but subsequent listens reveal that it has its own weird logic. Many of the songs sound like minor alterations would give them full-fledged pop hooks, but Lydon seems oblivious to this possibility, and instead lets his almost-hooks hang in the air while the songs wander off. Blek Ink shares many traits with the affecting not-quite-pop album Unknown Country by the New Zealand group the Clean: both albums feature musicians switching instruments frequently and playing simply, but in a way that doesn't really sound like anyone else. Also, both records feature strange, impressionistic songs that charm the listener through suggestion rather than repetition.

Total Length: 42:05 Download Album

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Trust

2:53 Download
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Go For Beginners

1:55 Download
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Flag

2:28 Download
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Pappirsflugur

1:42 Download
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Evergreen

2:07 Download
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Castle Of The Order

2:12 Download
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Forgotten

3:56 Download
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Faith Leads

2:47 Download
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Invisible Wedding

2:11 Download
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Dinner And Dominoes

3:04 Download
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Rain

1:24 Download
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Veil

2:30 Download
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Dot Dash

2:26 Download
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April

2:04 Download
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Night On The Ocean

2:25 Download
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Imaginary Line

2:50 Download
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Don't Take Too Long

3:11 Download