{"product_id":"alek-lee-blue-bird","title":"Alek Lee – Blue Bird","description":"\u003cp\u003eA1. Blue Bird (feat Keren Ilan)\u003cbr\u003eA2. Treasures\u003cbr\u003eA3. Mountains \u0026amp; Rivers\u003cbr\u003eA4. The Beach Road (feat Yovav)\u003cbr\u003eB1. First Rain\u003cbr\u003eB2. Thanks to Sade\u003cbr\u003eB3. Remember The Good\u003cbr\u003eB4. Blue Bird (Dub)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border: 0; width: 400px; height: 406px;\" src=\"https:\/\/bandcamp.com\/EmbeddedPlayer\/album=1076408098\/size=large\/bgcol=ffffff\/linkcol=0687f5\/artwork=small\/transparent=true\/\" seamless\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/alekleemusic.bandcamp.com\/album\/blue-bird\"\u003eBlue Bird Alek Lee\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the critical success of last year’s ‘Cold Feet’ LP, producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Alek Lee returns to Isle of Jura with his most introspective work to date, the ‘Blue Bird’ album. Across eight tracks, the Athens-based artist explores what he describes as a \"Peculiar state of minds \u0026amp; Dub Orientated Feelings,\" blending his signature guerrilla style production with deep, organic soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s centerpiece and title track, ‘Blue Bird’ features the haunting vocals of singer-songwriter Keren Ilan. It is a raw, heartfelt exploration of the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics speak of a \"desert heart\" and a \"loss that grows tall and loud,\" eventually finding a path toward healing as the \"blue bird sings the dawn.\" Musically, the track is anchored by hazy, sun drenched guitars, a central instrument that weaves a consistent Balearic thread throughout the LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey through ‘Blue Bird’ is one of shifting shadows and unexpected textures. ‘Treasures’ is a standout instrumental, leaning into a grit-flecked, bluesy \"twang\" reminiscent of Duane Eddy, while ‘The Beach Road’ sees long time collaborator and ‘Shame On Us’ bandmate, Yovav, lending his magical bass and guitar work to a track that feels like a slow drive toward the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B shifts the energy toward the dancefloor and the sophisticated leftfield pop of the 80s. ‘First Rain’ is a subtle house leaning gem underpinned by a kick drum and lush, synth heavy emotive chord progression. ‘Thanks to Sade’ is a seductive downtempo groove with epic guitar lines shifting through, while ‘Remember the Good’ brings a subtle reggae skank and a French-influenced organ sound into the mix. The LP comes full circle with a smoked out Dub version of the title track ‘Blue Bird’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 180 gram pressing in a 3mm spine full colour sleeve and sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ISLE OF JURA (AUS)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43541487943739,"sku":"ISLELP019","price":4970.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0096\/6832\/9531\/files\/ISLELP019.jpg?v=1779546863","url":"https:\/\/www.stradarecords.jp\/en\/products\/alek-lee-blue-bird","provider":"Strada Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}