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| 3.5 great | Mythodea | January 7th 17 |
Why it's good: A much needed revival for the band after two mediocre and ultimately disappointing
releases. Steven Wilson's unexpected return is felt as he is now as present as he used to be. The
album's theme is about ''the ocean and the circle of life''. The first half might seem a bit
lukewarm, but from 'October' onwards it is the Blackfield we always loved. Songs like the latter,
'Sorrys', 'Life is an Ocean' and 'From 44 to 48' are Blackfield classics and others are
experimentations, such as 'Lonely Soul' that doesn't quite fit the style, but is definitely a
noteworthy addition.
Where it lacks: The dim and sad tone of Blackfield is not that present. Songs tend to be mellower
and happier, with more string arrangements than before. The music fits the album cover's colours
perfectly. It's warmer and brighter, missing the x factor the band is known for. The fillers are
obvious and there's also 'Undercover Heart', whith a vocal delivery I personally detest. Add some
quirky lyrics and you have the cons of 'Blackfield V'.
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| 3.6 great | Benjamin Kuettel EMERITUS | January 6th 17 |
The songs serve as a series of brief vignettes that together form a sweeping art rock musical concept about the cycles of life relating to the ocean. It cleverly builds to the impressive ending few songs, recalling Porcupine Tree while launching Blackfield back into the hearts of fans who may have been disappointed by WTMDNA and IV.
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| 3.0 good | Antonius | March 23rd 17 |
There are two things that I love and admire about Steve Wilson: the perfection and emphasis he seeks in his sounds and the innocent lenses he uses when writing lyrics. After a two-album step-back which left Aviv Geffen take the initiatives of the band, I was expecting a blasting album with Wilson back on board. However, I've listened to V for a number of times and still has not met my expectations. Still, it contains some excellent pieces. Recommendations: "From 44 to 48", "We'll Never Be Apart", "How Was Your Ride?", "Salt Water"
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| 3.5 great | Kit | May 14th 23 |
| 3.5 great | MvdW | February 10th 23 |
| 3.0 good | JoneHK | December 6th 21 |
| 3.5 great | Brabiz | January 5th 21 |
| 3.0 good | Krpa | June 26th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | LePsych | November 2nd 19 |
| 4.0 excellent | Gbhill | November 29th 18 |
| 3.0 good | SuzyC | November 19th 18 |
| 3.5 great | igi78 | October 2nd 18 |
| 3.5 great | Akifexx | September 28th 18 |
| 1.0 awful | Ryus | August 8th 18 |
| 1.5 very poor | Camiot | June 25th 18 |
| 3.5 great | Nero | May 25th 18 |
| 5.0 classic | fifek | February 12th 18 |
| 3.0 good | Marci | December 13th 17 |
| 3.0 good | Xurxo | September 19th 17 |
| 3.5 great | vkristi | September 1st 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Majkl | August 18th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | gabez | July 31st 17 |
| 4.5 superb | Lebren | July 10th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Coast | June 16th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | tef | March 20th 17 |
| 3.5 great | alsid | March 18th 17 |
| 5.0 classic | eriplys | February 26th 17 |
| 3.0 good | Rail | February 21st 17 |
| 3.5 great | ariich | February 21st 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | eldave74 | February 20th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | ckssr1 | February 17th 17 |
| 3.0 good | Cayit | February 14th 17 |
| 3.0 good | Elynna | February 13th 17 |
| 2.0 poor | Piglet | February 12th 17 |
| 3.5 great | Mojito | February 12th 17 |
| 3.5 great | Onirium | February 12th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | Tobmast | February 11th 17 |
| 3.5 great | Hewitt | February 11th 17 |
| 3.5 great | sabs93 | February 11th 17 |
| 3.5 great | EBM | February 10th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | Faraudo | February 10th 17 |
| 2.0 poor | Lalka | February 9th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rodstar | February 8th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | hadriel | January 29th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | BenJones | December 27th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Djang0 | December 26th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | vincent0 | December 23rd 16 |
| 3.5 great | jdouk | December 17th 16 |
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