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- Date Released: January 1, 2001
- Genre: Alternative/Punk
- Style: Indie Rock
- Label: Ba Da Bing Records / Revolver
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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.
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| 01. |  |
Trust |
2:53 |
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| 02. | |
Go For Beginners |
1:55 |
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| 03. | |
Flag |
2:28 |
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| 04. | |
Pappirsflugur |
1:42 |
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| 05. | |
Evergreen |
2:07 |
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| 06. | |
Castle Of The Order |
2:12 |
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| 07. | |
Forgotten |
3:56 |
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| 08. | |
Faith Leads |
2:47 |
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| 09. | |
Invisible Wedding |
2:11 |
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| 10. | |
Dinner And Dominoes |
3:04 |
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| 11. | |
Rain |
1:24 |
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| 12. | |
Veil |
2:30 |
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| 13. | |
Dot Dash |
2:26 |
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| 14. | |
April |
2:04 |
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| 15. | |
Night On The Ocean |
2:25 |
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| 16. | |
Imaginary Line |
2:50 |
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| 17. | |
Don't Take Too Long |
3:11 |
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17 Total Tracks, 42:05 Total Length
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