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Overgrown
Sign in to saveOvergrown is the second studio album by English electronic musician James Blake. It was released on 5 April 2013 by Blake's Atlas Records, along with Republic Records and Polydor Records. The album features guest appearances from electronic music producer Brian Eno and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. Overgrown debuted at number eight on the UK Albums Chart and at number one on the US Dance/Electronic chart. It was supported by lead single "Retrograde".
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It all started with 4 lads, a small attic and the passion for music. Since their establishment in 2004 Marty (Vocals/Bass) Jerry (Guitar) Jack (Drums) and Lex (Guitar) are working their asses off to reach their goals; Play as many gigs as they can and deliver a fine piece of rock music to the world. ‘Time is on my side’ were famous words sung by Jagger in the mid sixties. That sentence certainly applies to Overgrown now, because in a period of <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Overgrown">Read m
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- Background
- Promotion and release
- Critical reception
- Year-end rankings
- Decade-end rankings
- Track listing
- Personnel
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- Year-end charts
- Certifications and sales
- Release history
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Overgrown is the second studio album by English electronic musician James Blake. It was released on 5 April 2013 by Blake's Atlas Records, along with Republic Records and Polydor Records. The album features guest appearances from electronic music producer Brian Eno and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA. Overgrown debuted at number eight on the UK Albums Chart and at number one on the US Dance/Electronic chart. It was supported by lead single "Retrograde".
The album was awarded the 2013 Mercury Prize, beating favourites Laura Mvula, Disclosure and David Bowie to win. It also earned Blake a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.