Not to be confused with the song and album of the same name by the Canadian band Blue Peter.
"Radio Silence" is a song by English electronic music producer and singer-songwriter James Blake. It was released on 5 May 2016 as the third single from Blake’s third album, The Colour in Anything. The song features an interpolation of the Bill Withers song, 'Hope She'll Be Happier', and was built around a lyric from the song, however, this was never credited.
2016 single by James Blake| "Radio Silence" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by James Blake | |
| from the album The Colour in Anything | |
| Released | 5 May 2016 |
| Genre | Electronic, experimental pop |
| Length | 4:00 |
| Label | Polydor |
| Songwriter(s) | James Blake |
| Producer(s) | James Blake |
Release and reception
The song was released a day prior to the release of The Colour in Anything through Polydor Records, alongside two other tracks from the album.
”Radio Silence” was met with positive reviews from music critics. Pitchfork deemed it as “Best New Track”, praising the instrumentalism and vocalism of the track.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Radio Silence" | 4:00 |
References
- "James Blake's New Album The Colour In Anything Out Tonight, Hear Three New Tracks". Stereogum. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- "James Blake's New Album The Colour In Anything Out Tonight, Hear Three New Tracks". Stereogum. 5 May 2016. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- Kramer, Kyle (5 May 2016). "James Blake Just Premiered Two New Songs and Announced His Album 'The Colour in Anything' Is Out Tonight". Vice. Retrieved 1 October 2019.
- Listen to "Radio Silence" by James Blake, retrieved 1 October 2019