Blackfield (album)

Blackfield is the self-titled debut studio album by the Israeli-English progressive rock band Blackfield, released in 2004. The album is a collaboration between Israeli musician Aviv Geffen and English musician Steven Wilson, best known for his work with Porcupine Tree.

The album features a blend of Geffen's melancholic songwriting with Wilson's production and arrangements. The music incorporates elements of alternative rock, art rock, and pop, characterized by melodic vocals, lush instrumentation, and introspective lyrics often exploring themes of love, loss, and existentialism.

Key tracks on the album include "Hello," "Pain," "Blackfield," "Cloudy Now," and "Open Mind." The album received positive reviews, praised for its songwriting, atmosphere, and the synergy between Geffen and Wilson. "Blackfield" helped establish the band's signature sound and garnered them a dedicated following. Subsequent Blackfield albums continued to explore similar musical territory, albeit with varying levels of collaboration between Geffen and Wilson. The self-titled album remains a cornerstone of their discography.