Love the new James Blake tracks - "Love What Happened Here" & "At Birth"

I'm so happy about this recent news, and my recent listening pleasure!

According to R&S records (See the tweet below announcing it) -- there is a new James Blake record dropping in December 2011. Two tracks from the EP: "Love What Happened Here" and "At Birth" have been streamed on Youtube  in ADVANCE. Love this up! 

James Blake is so talented and he's a wonderful performer to watch. He sings flawlessly live too, with great stage presence. 

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