Black Metal 2 Dean Blunt

“Black Metal 2 is the most approachable album of his career without losing the vital ambiguity that has always made his records special. This is minimalist sophisti-pop, sung by a terminally downward-looking troubadour. It is the clearest Dean Blunt has ever sounded and one of his most thrilling releases to date.” - Hubert Adjei-Kontoh, Pitchfork

“Blunt’s borderline catatonic delivery sits within the swirl of beauty around it, his temperament swaying from forlorn exhaustion to faint, distant honesty. The contrast is apparent, but complimentary, with guest vocalist Joanne Robertson frequently adding an ethereal quality to the proceedings. The combination of it all leaves a strangely satisfying afterglow of apprehensive optimism, or perhaps bittersweet acceptance.” - Oskar Jeff, Loud & Quiet