Name: First Steps Into...
Brand: Blue States

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mi090cd

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Limited edition

Release date

2007-08-27

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PIAS

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

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Blue States

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Electronic

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An English electronica/downtempo music project formed in 1997 in London, *Blue States* is headed up by Andy Dragazis. With a unique blend of electronic beats and soothing melodies, Blue States has carved out their own niche in the music industry. Their sound is often compared to artists such as Kinobe, Bent, and Lemon Jelly.
Known for their mesmerizing live performances and captivating studio albums, Blue States has gained a loyal following around the world. Their music transports listeners to another realm, creating an immersive experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Drawing inspiration from various genres including trip-hop, ambient, and jazz, Blue States creates lush soundscapes that are both introspective and uplifting. Their tracks have been featured in films, commercials, and television shows, further solidifying their place as influential figures in the electronica scene.

blue states, memphis industries' first signing and mainstay of the label, are back with their fourth album. with 'first steps into...' blue states return whence they came - for all intents and purposes, a one-man band as on the first album, 'nothing changes under the sun'. having previously worked with vocalist tahita on the second album, 'man mountain', and turned into a full-fledged three-piece on the third, 'the soundings', blue states is again the sole work of andy dragazis, save for the able assistance of sam walker on drums and a string section. heavily treated vocal duties are shared between dragazis and serena strong. the album was recorded in dragazis' studio in whitechapel, scheduled around the next-door mosque's prayer time, and interrupted frequently by angry imams. beginning with 'allies' and its otherworldly vocal line, 'first steps into...' is melodically dense and richly textured. the album draws inspiration from vangelis, aphrodite's child, the moody blues, david axlerod, and joe meek, and dragazis weaves a rare subtlety throughout, climaxing in 'last of old england' which builds from the bells of a greek orthodox church to an string-laden climax replete with zeppelin drums. lovely.

First Steps Into...

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