Blak and Blu
Blak and Blu | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | October 22, 2012 | |||
Recorded | 2011–2012 | |||
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Length | 66:55 | |||
Warner Bros. | ||||
Producer | ||||
Gary Clark Jr. chronology | ||||
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Singles from Blak and Blu | ||||
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Blak and Blu is the major-label debut
Blak and Blu netted Clark his first two
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3] |
Chicago Tribune | [4] |
Antiquiet | [5] |
Ventvox | [6] |
Rolling Stone | [7] |
Sputnikmusic | [8] |
Blak and Blu was awarded a three-and-a-half star rating by
In 2013, Blak and Blu was nominated for a
Track listing
All songs written by Gary Clark Jr., except as noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ain't Messin 'Round" | 4:09 | |
2. | "When My Train Pulls In" | 7:45 | |
3. | "Blak and Blu" | Gary Clark Jr., Gil Scott-Heron, Brian Jackson, Don Robey | 4:06 |
4. | "Bright Lights" | 5:24 | |
5. | "Travis County" | 3:38 | |
6. | "The Life" | 5:05 | |
7. | "Glitter Ain't Gold (Jumpin' for Nothin')" | Gary Clark Jr., Doyle Bramhall II, Justin Stanley, Ali Tamposi, Mike Elizondo | 4:18 |
8. | "Numb" | 5:26 | |
9. | "Please Come Home" | 4:16 | |
10. | "Things Are Changin'" | 3:59 | |
11. | "Third Stone from the Sun/If You Love Me Like You Say" | Jimi Hendrix, Little Johnny Taylor | 9:37 |
12. | "You Saved Me" | 6:11 | |
13. | "Next Door Neighbor Blues" | 3:01 | |
Total length: | 66:55 |
No. | Title | Length |
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14. | "Breakdown" | 4:11 |
15. | "Soul" | 6:15 |
Blak and Blu The Mixtape
Blak and Blu The Mixtape | |
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Mixtape by Gary Clark Jr. presented by D-Nice | |
Released | April 30, 2014 |
Recorded | 2013–2014 |
Genre | Hip hop, R&B, pop, indie pop |
Producer | D-Nice |
On April 30, 2014, Gary Clark Jr. also released a mixtape of the songs under the title Blak and Blu The Mixtape presented by D-Nice.
Track list
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Blak and Blu" (feat. Big K.R.I.T.) | 3:27 |
2. | "The Life (Gary Clark Jr EP Version)" | 1:34 |
3. | "The Life (Robert Glasper Remix)" | 1:57 |
4. | "Bright Lights" (feat. Talib Kweli) | 3:37 |
5. | "Soul (Bonus Track from Blak and Blu)" | 3:49 |
6. | "When My Train Pulls In (Big K.R.I.T. Remix)" | 4:28 |
7. | "Things Are Changin (Bright Lights EP Version)" | 3:25 |
8. | "Numb" (feat. Bilal) | 2:37 |
9. | "Please Come Home" (feat. Alice Smith) | 4:19 |
Personnel
- Gary Clark Jr. – lead and backing vocals, lead and rhythm congas
- Eric Zapata – rhythm guitars
- Mike Elizondo – bass, fuzz guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming
- Zac Rae – Keyboards, hammond organ, wurlitzer, piano, vibraphone
- J.J. Johnson – drums, percussion
- Scott Nelson – bass
- Satnam Ramgotra – tabla, percussion
- Danny T. Levin – trumpet, trombone, flugelhorn
- David Moyer – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone
- Stevie Black – strings
- Recording engineers: Adam Hawkins, Doug McKean
- Mixing: Adam Hawkins, Doug McKean
- Assistant engineers: Brent Arrowood, Chris Sporleder, Russ Waugh
- Mastering: Ted Jensen
- A&R: Lenny Waronker
- Creative design, direction and photography: Frank Maddocks
Charts
Chart (2012–13) | Peak position |
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Australian Albums (ARIA)[14] | 34 |
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[15] | 38 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[16] | 30 |
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[17] | 69 |
Finnish Albums ( Suomen virallinen lista)[18]
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23 |
French Albums ( SNEP)[19]
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93 |
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[20] | 6 |
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 52 |
References
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- ^ "Gary Clark Jr. Receives Two 2013 Grammy Nominations – BWWMusicWorld". Broadwayworld.com. 2014-01-26. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^ Deming, Mark (2012-10-22). "Blak and Blu – Gary Clark, Jr. : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Gary Clark Jr. album review; Blak and Blu reviewed – Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. 2012-10-22. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Gary Clark Jr. Claims His Blues Crown With 'Blak and Blu' @ Antiquiet Reviews". Antiquiet.com. 2012-10-19. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ greg (2012-10-19). "Gary Clark Jr.: Blak and Blu:: Review". Ventvox.com. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Blak and Blu | Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu User Opinions". sputnikmusic. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ Jon Pareles (2012-10-23). "Blak and Blu | Album Reviews". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^ "50 Best Albums of 2012: Gary Clark Jr., 'Blak and Blu'". Rolling Stone. 5 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "Album review: Gary Clark Jr., 'Blak and Blu'". Chicago Tribune. 2012-10-22.
- ^ "Blues Music Awards Nominees – 2013 – 34th Blues Music Awards". Blues.org. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
- ^ "iTunes – Music – Blak and Blu (Deluxe Version) by Gary Clark Jr". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2014-07-31.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Austriancharts.at – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.
- Musiikkituottajat – IFPI Finland. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Lescharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blue". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 8, 2013.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Gary Clark Jr. – Blak and Blu". Hung Medien. Retrieved October 1, 2013.