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JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud Of Unknowing
TOMPKINS SQUARE
CD // £13.99
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jul 2007
Catalogue Number: TSQ1967

RE_PRESS/I must say it's easy to become blasé when confronted with another release from the relentless school of Takoma-influenced guitarists - it seems that almost every week we're greeted happily by a young feller brought up on John Fahey and Robbie Basho records who stole his dad's guitar and sold his soul to the devil, mired in his own credibility and willingness to revere his idols. It would be easy to pass over this latest full-length from ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Cloud Of Unknowing, TOMPKINS SQUARE

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud Of Unknowing:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game
Young God
LP+CD // £15.99
HOME LISTENING / MODERN CLASSICAL / AMBIENT
Released: Jul 2009
Catalogue Number: YG40

Freshly signed to Michael Gira's Young God Records, James Blackshaw returns with another step forwards in his creative evolution, marking a further inclination towards broader composition than ever before. No longer does it really seem fitting to describe Blackshaw as a mere 'guitarist'; given the advanced instrumental range on show here, you'd have to think about categorizing this man alongisde the Peter Brodericks and Max Richters of this worl... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Glass Bead Game, Young God

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game
Young God
MP3 Release // £5.99
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: May 2009
Catalogue Number: YG40

Freshly signed to Michael Gira's Young God Records, James Blackshaw returns with another step forwards in his creative evolution, marking a further inclination towards broader composition than ever before. No longer does it really seem fitting to describe Blackshaw as a mere 'guitarist'; given the advanced instrumental range on show here, you'd have to think about categorizing this man alongisde the Peter Brodericks and Max Richters of this worl... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Glass Bead Game, Young God

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game
Young God
FLAC Release // £7.99
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: May 2009
Catalogue Number: YG40

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game
Young God
CD // £13.99
HOME LISTENING / MODERN CLASSICAL / AMBIENT
Released: May 2009
Catalogue Number: YG40CD

Freshly signed to Michael Gira's Young God Records, James Blackshaw returns with another step forwards in his creative evolution, marking a further inclination towards broader composition than ever before. No longer does it really seem fitting to describe Blackshaw as a mere guitarist; given the advanced instrumental range on show here, you'd have to think about categorizing this man alongisde the Peter Brodericks and Max Richters of this world,... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Glass Bead Game, Young God

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Glass Bead Game:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Litany Of Echoes
TOMPKINS SQUARE
CD // £12.49
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jul 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1783

We have more than just a soft spot for James Blackshaw here at Boomkat HQ, I'd rather say we had a wet spot, but that'll probably get edited out. Anyway, his last album 'The Cloud of Unknowing' was his finest moment yet, and I stupidly assumed his work couldn't get any better. I should have known he'd pull it out of the bag though, and 'Litany of Echoes' is every bit as triumphant as its predecessor, if not even better. Interestingly enough we be... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Litany Of Echoes, TOMPKINS SQUARE

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Litany Of Echoes:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Litany of Echoes
TOMPKINS SQUARE
MP3 Release // £6.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jun 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1783

We have more than just a soft spot for James Blackshaw here at Boomkat HQ, I'd rather say we had a wet spot, but that'll probably get edited out. Anyway, his last album 'The Cloud of Unknowing' was his finest moment yet, and I stupidly assumed his work couldn't get any better. I should have known he'd pull it out of the bag though, and 'Litany of Echoes' is every bit as triumphant as its predecessor, if not even better. Interestingly enough we be... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Litany of Echoes, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Litany of Echoes
TOMPKINS SQUARE
FLAC Release // £8.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jun 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1783

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers
Important
MP3 Release // £6.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Mar 2007
Catalogue Number: IMPREC084

After last week's truly gorgeous 'Sunshrine' cd on Digitalis, and a contribution to the crucial 'Gold Leaf Branches' compilation - this is James Blackshaw's latest epic, this time for Important Records. Again using the 12-string guitar as his instrument of choice (occasionally embellishing the recordings with harmonium and subtle percussion) Blackshaw has produced something which seems set to catapult his name up alongside peer Jack Rose and the ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, O True Believers, Important

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers
Important
FLAC Release // £8.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Mar 2007
Catalogue Number: IMPREC084

After last week's truly gorgeous 'Sunshrine' cd on Digitalis, and a contribution to the crucial 'Gold Leaf Branches' compilation - this is James Blackshaw's latest epic, this time for Important Records. Again using the 12-string guitar as his instrument of choice (occasionally embellishing the recordings with harmonium and subtle percussion) Blackshaw has produced something which seems set to catapult his name up alongside peer Jack Rose and the ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, O True Believers, Important

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine
TOMPKINS SQUARE
MP3 Release // £3.50
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1844

A reissue of James Blackshaw's Sunshrine, backed with the shorter piece 'Skylark Herald's Dawn', this is one of several planned re-releases of Blackshaw's out of print material to be overseen by the Tompkins Square imprint, who published the guitarist's acclaimed "Cloud Of Unknowing" album last year. Originally, this music appeared on a Digitalis CD release and a highly limited Bo Weavil vinyl edition, backed with the beautiful 'Celeste', which p... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Sunshrine, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine
TOMPKINS SQUARE
FLAC Release // £4.50
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1844

A reissue of James Blackshaw's Sunshrine, backed with the shorter piece 'Skylark Herald's Dawn', this is one of several planned re-releases of Blackshaw's out of print material to be overseen by the Tompkins Square imprint, who published the guitarist's acclaimed "Cloud Of Unknowing" album last year. Originally, this music appeared on a Digitalis CD release and a highly limited Bo Weavil vinyl edition, backed with the beautiful 'Celeste', which p... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Sunshrine, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Celeste
TOMPKINS SQUARE
MP3 Release // £3.40
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1837

Another Tompkins Square reissue of early James Blackshaw material, and this is about as early as it gets: Celeste originally surfaced on Celebrate Psi Phenomenon a full five years ago and set the blueprint fr just about every solo recording he's made since. While the first part of the album finds Blackshaw in solo 12-string mode, the second deviates from the well-trodden Takoma-styled path and heads into an effects-laden drone composition. This s... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Celeste, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Celeste
TOMPKINS SQUARE
FLAC Release // £5.95
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1837

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Lost Prayers and Motionless Dances
TOMPKINS SQUARE
MP3 Release // £3.95
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1851

Originally released in a tiny pressing of just 200 CD-Rs by Digitalis Industries, this early James Blackshaw release is brought back in print by the Tompkins Square label, who on the back of last year's 'Cloud Of Unknowing' are intent upon reintroducing the guitarist' back-catalogue to his growing legion of fans (of whom there is almost certainly more than 200). 'Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances' is a single thirty-five minute composition, open... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Lost Prayers and Motionless Dances, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Lost Prayers and Motionless Dances
TOMPKINS SQUARE
FLAC Release // £4.95
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1851

Originally released in a tiny pressing of just 200 CD-Rs by Digitalis Industries, this early James Blackshaw release is brought back in print by the Tompkins Square label, who on the back of last year's 'Cloud Of Unknowing' are intent upon reintroducing the guitarist' back-catalogue to his growing legion of fans (of whom there is almost certainly more than 200). 'Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances' is a single thirty-five minute composition, open... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Lost Prayers and Motionless Dances, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances
TOMPKINS SQUARE
CD // £12.49
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1851

Originally released in a tiny pressing of just 200 CD-Rs by Digitalis Industries, this early James Blackshaw release is brought back in print by the Tompkins Square label, who on the back of last year's 'Cloud Of Unknowing' are intent upon reintroducing the guitarist' back-catalogue to his growing legion of fans (of whom there is almost certainly more than 200). 'Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances' is a single thirty-five minute composition, open... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances, TOMPKINS SQUARE

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Lost Prayers And Motionless Dances:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine
TOMPKINS SQUARE
CD // £12.49
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Apr 2008
Catalogue Number: TSQ1844

A reissue of James Blackshaw's Sunshrine, backed with the shorter piece 'Skylark Herald's Dawn', this is one of several planned re-releases of Blackshaw's out of print material to be overseen by the Tompkins Square imprint, who published the guitarist's acclaimed "Cloud Of Unknowing" album last year. Originally, this music appeared on a Digitalis CD release and a highly limited Bo Weavil vinyl edition, backed with the beautiful 'Celeste', which p... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Sunshrine, TOMPKINS SQUARE

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers
Important
CD // £10.99
INDIE / ROCK / ALTERNATIVE
Released: Feb 2006
Catalogue Number: IMPREC084CD

FINALLY BACK IN STOCK! After last week's truly gorgeous 'Sunshrine' cd on Digitalis, and a contribution to the crucial 'Gold Leaf Branches' compilation - this is James Blackshaw's latest epic, this time for Important Records. Again using the 12-string guitar as his instrument of choice (occasionally embellishing the recordings with harmonium and subtle percussion) Blackshaw has produced something which seems set to catapult his name up alongside ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, O True Believers, Important

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud of Unknowing
TOMPKINS SQUARE
FLAC Release // £8.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jun 2007
Catalogue Number: TSQ1967

I must say it's easy to become blasé when confronted with another release from the relentless school of Takoma-influenced guitarists - it seems that almost every week we're greeted happily by a young feller brought up on John Fahey and Robbie Basho records who stole his dad's guitar and sold his soul to the devil, mired in his own credibility and willingness to revere his idols. It would be easy to pass over this latest full-length from virtuoso ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Cloud of Unknowing, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud of Unknowing
TOMPKINS SQUARE
MP3 Release // £6.65
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jun 2007
Catalogue Number: TSQ1967

I must say it's easy to become blasé when confronted with another release from the relentless school of Takoma-influenced guitarists - it seems that almost every week we're greeted happily by a young feller brought up on John Fahey and Robbie Basho records who stole his dad's guitar and sold his soul to the devil, mired in his own credibility and willingness to revere his idols. It would be easy to pass over this latest full-length from virtuoso ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Cloud of Unknowing, TOMPKINS SQUARE

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06
KNING
MP3 Release // £3.95
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Nov 1997
Catalogue Number: KD015DD

It hasn't taken long for young UK-based guitarist James Blackshaw to embed himself into the collective consciousness of the picky underground music scene. After only a handful of (mostly limited edition) releases he has already been elevated to sit alongside Jack Rose, Steffen Basho-Junghans et al, and is compared here and there to Sandy Bull, John Fahey and the other usual suspects. The truth is though that Blackshaw has very much his own sound,... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06, KNING

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06
KNING
FLAC Release // £4.95
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Nov 1997
Catalogue Number: KD015DD

It hasn't taken long for young UK-based guitarist James Blackshaw to embed himself into the collective consciousness of the picky underground music scene. After only a handful of (mostly limited edition) releases he has already been elevated to sit alongside Jack Rose, Steffen Basho-Junghans et al, and is compared here and there to Sandy Bull, John Fahey and the other usual suspects. The truth is though that Blackshaw has very much his own sound,... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06, KNING

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud Of Unknowing
TOMPKINS SQUARE
LP // £12.49
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Jul 2007
Catalogue Number: TSQ1974

I must say it's easy to become blasé when confronted with another release from the relentless school of Takoma-influenced guitarists - it seems that almost every week we're greeted happily by a young feller brought up on John Fahey and Robbie Basho records who stole his dad's guitar and sold his soul to the devil, mired in his own credibility and willingness to revere his idols. It would be easy to pass over this latest full-length from virtuoso ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, The Cloud Of Unknowing, TOMPKINS SQUARE

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - The Cloud Of Unknowing:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06
KNING
CD // £12.49
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Nov 2006
Catalogue Number: KD015

Back in stock. It hasn't taken long for young UK-based guitarist James Blackshaw to embed himself into the collective consciousness of the picky underground music scene. After only a handful of (mostly limited edition) releases he has already been elevated to sit alongside Jack Rose, Steffen Basho-Junghans et al, and is compared here and there to Sandy Bull, John Fahey and the other usual suspects. The truth is though that Blackshaw has very much... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06, KNING

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Waking Into Sleep - Goteborg, 27.05.06:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers
BO' WEAVIL RECORDINGS
LP // £14.99
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Sep 2006
Catalogue Number: WEAVIL 13

Now available on Bo' Weavil Vinyl* Again using the 12-string guitar as his instrument of choice (occasionally embellishing the recordings with harmonium and subtle percussion) Blackshaw has produced something which seems set to catapult his name up alongside peer Jack Rose and the late, great John Fahey. Enough about the pedigree and skill on offer here though, in the end it is the music that counts, and what sets Blackshaw apart from the others ... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, O True Believers, BO' WEAVIL RECORDINGS

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - O True Believers:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine / Celeste
BO' WEAVIL RECORDINGS
LP // £11.99
FOLK / AMERICANA
Released: Nov 2005
Catalogue Number: WEAVIL08

Now available again in limited supply - and at a better price! Absolutely lovely debut release from James Blackshaw - an acoustic folk guitarist who takes his primary cues from the holy trinity of the near mythical- John Fahey, Robbie Basho and - along with recent adherents to the weird Americana / new folk sound, Jack Rose. Blackshaw's twelve-string guitar resonates to produce unbridled raga-like flurries, bursting with energy, yet harnessed wit... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Sunshrine / Celeste, BO' WEAVIL RECORDINGS

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine / Celeste:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 03

 

JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine
DIGITALIS
CD // £9.99
HOME LISTENING / MODERN CLASSICAL / AMBIENT
Released: Feb 2006
Catalogue Number: DIGI017

With a mindblowing track gracing this weeks phenomenal ‘Gold Leaf Branches’ compilation, James Blackshaw's brilliant "Sunshrine" album is finally being made available on cd. At only 23 years of age, Blackshaw has already mustered up enough talent on the guitar to put many more renowned acts to shame. His gorgeous finger picked melodies on 12-string guitar are incredibly affecting and a stark contrast to the ragas and ragtimes of peer Jack Rose. I... READ MORE ABOUT: JAMES BLACKSHAW, Sunshrine, DIGITALIS

• Tracks on JAMES BLACKSHAW - Sunshrine:
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 01
• JAMES BLACKSHAW : 02