Blackfield is a collaboration between Israeli singer / songwriter Aviv Geffen and British prog prince, guitarist, singer and producer Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree). Already on previous albums, such as the unsurpassed Blackfield II (2007), it is nice to hear how Wilson gives his own, symphonic signature to Geffen's primary songs. A combination that also works out well on Welcome To My DNA. Geffen's
… compositions are rooted in folk rock, moody and slightly dramatic narratives, played on an acoustic guitar. Sometimes there is also something obstinate as in the with swear words embellished Go To Hell. Wilson brings in the prog elements here with a lot of dreamy strings and dosed interpretations of keyboards and electric guitars. Labeling the duo as a soft branch of Porcupine Tree is around the corner, but Geffen shows enough character to give Blackfield its own right to exist. (MR)more
