New Benjamin Clementine album, "I Tell A Fly" now streaming on NPR, set for release 10/06/2017

1. "Farewell Sonata" 4:34
2. "God Save the Jungle" 3:15
3. "Better Sorry Than a Safe" 5:53
4. "Phantom of Aleppoville" 6:31
5. "Paris Cor Blimey" 4:23
6. "Jupiter" 2:41
7. "Ode from Joyce" 2:05
8. "One Awkward Fish" 4:13
9. "By the Ports of Europe" 3:41
10. "Quintessence" 3:47
11. "Ave Dreamer" 4:27


First Listen: Benjamin Clementine, 'I Tell A Fly'

 

No one else interested in this?

 

Just heard about him and sampled his music. Got this and, At Least For Now, on preorder. When I read about comparisons to Antony Hegarty I had to check it out.

 

I mentioned this in the Best New Albums of 2017 thread. Incredible album that blends so many disparate influences (jazz, classical, Kate Bush/Tori Amos, experimental songwriting, Nina Simone like vocals, electronics) it's amazing to me that it's so listenable and inviting. I even hear a potential hit in "Jupiter". Anyone with a taste for the adventurous needs to hear this one. Automatically goes on my must own list.

 

Been looking forward to this one - his debut really is a stunner.

Currently on holiday so won't be picking up the vinyl for a couple of weeks but will be hitting Tidal for this tomorrow.

Tickets booked to see him in November. Can't wait.

 

I missed his first, so I'll just order that along with the new one. This one is a stunner, for sure.