James Blackshaw - All Is Falling

allmusic“An admirably varied recording...” While earlier efforts of his drew comparisons to vintage folk guitarists, this is far from folk-rock, and indeed so far from folk or rock that it might not be appropriate to even categorize it as popular music...

Guardian“An accomplished leap...” This flowing, neoclassical piece in eight parts has abandoned the organic finger-picking feel of his early work, bringing Blackshaw into the more crowded realm of soundtracks...

Drowned In Sound“Blackshaw’s music continues to progress...” You have the real sense of Blackshaw as a musician and composer in a process of constant evolution, and it’s a fascinating and melancholy pleasure to hear his journey...

MusicOMH“Challenging and unpredictable...” The music seems to flow seamlessly, with Blackshaw's characteristic ebb and flow approach to arrangement superbly demonstrated on a grander scale...

Dusted Magazine“Too bad it’s pretty weak...” All Is Falling sounds mostly like the soundtrack to some teen drama, but for a moment it speaks to the adults in the audience. Blackshaw should skip the adolescent moodiness and dive deeper with this caliber of material. Here’s hoping for more...

Pitchfork“Blackshaw seems more in control...” James Blackshaw isn't even 30 years old yet, but he's built himself, through a combination of otherworldly instrumental skill on the guitar and a highly developed sensibility for modern composition, into a renowned figure...

The Telegraph“Not yet reviewed”

The Independent“Not yet reviewed”

Uncut“Not yet reviewed”

NME“Not yet reviewed”