Name: For Those I Love
Brand: For Those I Love

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SEP004

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Black

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Discogs ID

[r18020434]

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-04-30

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

195497775330

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

SEPCD004

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2021-03-26

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

For Those I Love

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

September Recordings

Albums of the Year 2021

For Those I Love is the performing moniker of Dublin-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist David Balfe. With his heartfelt lyrics and captivating melodies, he has quickly gained recognition in the music industry. His unique blend of electronic and alternative sounds creates a mesmerizing listening experience for fans worldwide. Whether it's through his powerful vocals or thought-provoking lyrics, For Those I Love continues to push boundaries and inspire listeners with his raw talent.
David Balfe's passion for music started at a young age, and he honed his skills by experimenting with different instruments and production techniques. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and social issues, he uses his music as a platform to express emotions that resonate deeply with audiences.
With each release, For Those I Love continues to evolve creatively while staying true to his signature sound. His ability to connect with listeners on an emotional level sets him apart from other artists in the industry. From intimate acoustic performances to energetic live shows, For Those I Love never fails to deliver an unforgettable experience for fans.

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The severity of grief often comes across most clearly in art. What is the purpose of art but to depict human emotions for others to understand and empathise with? On his gripping new album For Those I Love, David Balfe offers a highly personalised portrait of love, loss, confusion, nostalgia and pain – that is to say, the Dublin songwriter/producer walks you through the early stages of mourning. Each savage emotion comes across as tangible and real. Balfe makes spoken word music over urbane electronica that takes its cues from alternative hip-hop and various forms of club music. His heavily accented delivery and penchant for familiar Dublin cadences means writing can only be set in one place, elevating the album among the great modern works set in the city. A project that started out as an ode to friendship was remodeled under a tragic cloud. Balfe conceived of For Those I Love as a solo project when he was still a member of punk band Burnt Out. Its purpose was to capture the tight-knit friendships – that is, the beauty of the relationships that exist between groups of young men that often go unspoken. Particularly, he wanted to depict his connection with best friend and Burnt Out bandmate, the poet Paul Curran. Tragically, Curran died in early 2018. In his grief, Balfe has created an album infused with the love and bond that existed between the pair.

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