James Blake’s voice sounds like it belongs to a man twice his age, with twice the vocal maturity. The 28-year-old’s highly anticipated new album, The Colour in Anything, follows a series of atmospheric and haunting singles, beginning with 2011’s head-turner “The Wilhelm Scream,” found on Blake’s self-titled debut album. “Modern Soul,” from The Colour in Anything, showcases the artist’s producing abilities. A lo-fi rhythm sound provides the backbone for gentle piano accents and other minimalist effects, all underpinning the quiet beauty of Blake’s voice. “I know a crossroads when I see him, when I see them,” he sings in a veritable whisper.
