Name: In Praise Of Shadows (B-Sides and Live Versions)
Brand: Puma Blue

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

BFMLP001VX

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Colour

Clear

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Crystal Clear

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Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Clear PVC Sleeve.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2022-10-28

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

5400863055554

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / clear

Artist

Puma Blue

Genre GB

R&B / Neo-Soul

Label GB

Blue Flowers Music

Welcome to Blue Flowers Music, a record label based in London, U.K. We are dedicated to showcasing the best of contemporary music across various genres. With a focus on quality and innovation, we strive to provide our listeners with an exceptional musical experience.

At Blue Flowers Music, we pride ourselves on discovering and nurturing *talented artists* who push boundaries and challenge conventions. Our roster includes a diverse range of musicians who excel in their respective fields, from jazz and electronic to indie rock and folk.

With a commitment to artistic integrity, we work closely with our *artists* to ensure that their creative vision is fully realized. From recording and production to marketing and distribution, we provide comprehensive support every step of the way.

Puma Blue is the solo project of Jacob Allen, a talented musician hailing from South East London. With his unique blend of soulful vocals and jazz-inspired melodies, Puma Blue has quickly gained recognition for his captivating sound. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Jeff Buckley and Chet Baker, he creates music that is both intimate and hauntingly beautiful. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Puma Blue's passion for music shines through in every note.
Since launching his solo career, Puma Blue has released several critically acclaimed EPs and singles, including "Only Trying 2 Tell U" and "Moon Undah Water." His distinctive style has garnered him a dedicated fanbase around the world, with fans eagerly awaiting each new release.
With his mesmerizing voice and poetic lyrics, Puma Blue continues to push boundaries within the music industry. His evocative performances have captivated audiences at renowned venues such as The Roundhouse and Village Underground. As he continues to evolve as an artist, there is no doubt that Puma Blue will leave an indelible mark on the music scene.

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This does not include the oiginal album but is a collection of b-sides, live takes and rarities. Puma Blue won widespread critical acclaim with the release of his debut LP In Praise of Shadows earlier this year. Described by NME as “a brief moment of relief for those lost in the darkness” the album found his storytelling at its most honest and vulnerable to date whilst his production reached new heights, retaining its characteristic bedroom intimacy. Yet for all the intimacy of his ‘voicemail-ballads’ on record, his songs carry a different resonance in a live setting; a mix of improvisation, in-the-moment escapism and the collective power of an audience taking his music to new heights. It’s something the producer and vocalist, real name Jacob Allen, has had a lot of time to reflect on in the last year, the absence of touring, combined with a move to Atlanta GA, giving him the time and distance to fully appreciate the importance of the record vs. live dichotomy to the way his work is perceived, experienced and felt.

This version includes eight live recordings, mostly taken from rehearsals in early 2021. With limited opportunities for people to hear the album in a live setting thus far, this represents an intimate first glimpse at the magic unique to the full band arrangements. This edition is completed by two new bedroom studio recordings with new single ‘All I Need’ (a Radiohead cover) perfectly extending the album’s small hours spirit, the raw emotion of Puma Blue’s voice growing in tandem with the scale of the initially skeletal production, and the previously unreleased ‘Postcard From Toyko’ exploring loneliness with brutal honesty and a sparse acoustic atmosphere. 

In Praise Of Shadows (B-Sides and Live Versions)

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