She just wanted to go where she wanted to go. She had absolutely no desire to slow down. Phantasmagorical shadows with juxtapositional prisms appeared. Instead, she is seen swerving head on into some emotional terrain where no voice dares travel. That remote, wild country. Nobody sings like Ella Blame...nobody bungee jumps their vocal chords like Ella Blame. To even witness a C.D. as personal as "Ineffable Desire", is to to be hushed with silence as you hold your breath following a gathering vocal storm that deftly walks across a tightrope of awe-inspiring musicians gathered from all over the entire globe. There is no net. There is no chance she's turning around. She's brave. Boldly audacious. The spells will be quite powerful. You will be transported within unknown pleasures. Do not try to figure out how she is doing it all without trickery. She can. Did she meet a man at the crossroads? We don't know, and we don't even care. It's cozmik, it's primal, it's nothing you've ever heard before...and you'll find the tunes wrapping around your brain like a wasp in a wicked mood. There is but the one, Ella Blame. So buy it. Treasure it. Turn all of your hippest friends on to it...but, there will never be any chance you will soon forget it. 5*****'s! Now, counting backwards from 5...you are coming back and feeling more awake. Feeling very good now, and alert! Aaaaaah, welcome. Hello! We've been waiting for you. : )
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Ella Blame is somthing of a crossover between Kate Bush and Björk and Dandi Winds and Planningtorock... but don't get me wrong: she ain't a copycat, she's got her own touch and it's deep! Melancolic and strange, her musical universe is deep and enjoyable. She's an artist, a true one, and her music deserves to be listened to, not to mention that incredible voice she uses with such creativity! Buy with no hesitation, she's amazing!
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So very happy i have both of the Albums
by Ella. They're both incredibly beautiful
and have such passion within the lyrics!
Her voice is unique, and so is the music,
incredible buy.
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Both albums by Ella Blame left me captivated and speechless from the very first notes. Writing a review would not be a simple task I knew.
The first association that sprang to mind was: the “LaGrange-point” ... which is any point in space between two planets where both forces of gravity are equal or zero. For example the point between earth and moon where one escapes earth’s gravity and gets caught by the moon from thereon.
This is what Ella Blame accomplishes with their music - when listened to at the appropriate volume (!) - she takes you out there, gets you floating and pulls you in.

The albums are definitely connected, sequelled, building up to what I hope a third one.
The first album “Ineffable Desires” kicks off with “Fast Life” and will move any dancefloor into harmonic vibrations. It is followed by 11 very compact songs, each stating their point with sweeping rhythms alternated with warm instrumental textures.
The songs seem to have the overall lyrical theme of conflicting emotions, both concerning one’s individual doubts as well as conflict with other persons. Even in a song like “Dance With Me” there is a battle going on between surrendering and independency, reflected in lyrics and music.
“Crossing The Border” is probably my favourite because it holds all these elements.
Ella Blame collaborates with various musicians and she is careful to choose the particular sound and feel the songs need. The rhythms on “Swamp Of Lead” are brilliant as Ella’s voice sighs, moans and cries in a desperate way and haunts you long after the song’s faded.
This is not an album aimed to please at first play, it grows on you, it challenges.

The second album “Bitter Tears” shows a more introverted side of Ella, the songs tend more towards ballads - but with a sting. The lyrics dive deep into the emotions that come with infatuation, saying goodbye, disappointment, grief and being empowered.
Again each song gets it’s own signature rhythm and texture. Ella composes some songs with Shinji Imai who has a wonderful sense for counterpointing when it’s needed and harmony when required. Michael Temple also contributes a solid beat and synth.
All 11 songs are gems. I couldn’t pick a favorite, but “Incurable” stands out for it’s obstinate, angry point. On the other end of the spectrum “I’m Just Dreaming” distinguishes itself by its intimacy and desperation.
Again this is an album that you’ll want to keep close to your CD-player because it has an array of moods, so you’ll find a song for every hour of the day to affirm you or shake you up.

I have played both albums over and over for the past 10 days, sometimes shuffling through both, and I can assure you: this is precious ore from an off-world planet, ready to be mined. You should of course be ready and willing to lift off and succumb to Ella Blame’s gravity.

Thon Huijser
(the Netherlands)
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