James Blake | A+

February has arrived, and with it Blake's much anticipated self-titled album. James Blake is unlike anyone you've heard before. His style juxtaposes the likes of Bon Iver, John Legend and Skream, meeting somewhere in the middle of these distinct sounds. Blake's album contains a chilling sense of space and time, met with soulful vocals, punchy piano and exquisite, deep bass.

Songs such as "I Never Learnt to Share" show his incredible diversity and ability to build layers in his electric mixing, with a drop that's as sweet as honey. James Blake is a collection of songs from a singer and songwriter perspective, so he doesn't come across as your usual Dubstep act. Blake mixes very modestly at times, with amazing subtleties that are at times unimposing. His songs will throw off many at first listen — be it by the timing he chooses to cut his sampling or the multi-layered vocals — but his music is an acquired taste like fine wine.

The most notable tracks on the album include, "Limit to Your Love", "The Wilhelm Scream", "I Never Learnt to Share" and "To Care (Like You)". "Limit to Your Love" is definitely the first song to sample from this artist, putting his vocals and piano at the forefront, met with one of the most intense Dubstep breaks imaginable.

At 22 years old, James Blake is just an emerging artist, getting his first breath of fame and notoriety in the music scene. When looking back at music, there are certain albums, certain points in time where music saw significant change with a new face. James Blake is going to be one of those albums. If you love music, pick up this album, listen with open ears, and get hooked by this eerily addicting album.