Overgrown

For other uses, see Overgrow.

Overgrown
Studio album by
James Blake
Released5 April 2013 (2013-04-05)
Recorded2010–2012
Genre
Length39:22
Label
ProducerJames Blake
James Blake chronology
Love What Happened Here
(2011) 		Overgrown
(2013) 		200 Press (EP)
(2014)
Singles from Overgrown
  1. "Retrograde"
    Released: 11 February 2013[2]
  2. "Overgrown"
    Released: 10 April 2013

Overgrown is the second studio album by English electronic musician James Blake. It was released on 5 April 2013 by Blake's Atlas Records, along with Republic Records and Polydor Records.[3] The album features guest appearances from electronic music producer Brian Eno and Wu-Tang Clan member RZA.[4] Overgrown debuted at number eight on the UK Albums Chart and at number one on the US Dance/Electronic chart. It was supported by lead single "Retrograde".

The album was awarded the 2013 Mercury Prize, beating favourites Laura Mvula, Disclosure and David Bowie to win. It also earned Blake a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best New Artist at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.

  1. ^ Matthew Haddrill. "James Blake". The Line of Best Fit.
  2. ^ "Retrograde – Single by James Blake". iTunes Store UK. Apple Inc. Retrieved 16 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Overgrown – James Blake (Republic)". WRVU.org.
  4. ^ "Brian Eno, RZA Guest on James Blake Album". Pitchfork. 25 February 2013.