Stormzy's strength has always been centred around his ability to inject a conversational familiarity into the most note-perfect performance, coming across as both intensely honest and self-effacingly funny while remaining unfalteringly skilled and in-the-moment. This is possibly the most noticeable on 'This Is What I Mean', surpassing his previous outings in cinematic scope, and conceptual intensity. An important release, undoubtedly but most of all a *really* great listen. 'There's a Lot To The Vibe' he sings, hitting the nail on the head once again and cementing his place in music history.
STAFF COMMENTS
Barry says: A perfectly balanced mixture of terse political grime pieces and swooning soulful R&B numbers, perfectly produced and as scathing as ever. Stormzy hasn't been shy of steering away from his musical roots, but on 'This Is What I Mean' possibly presents his most expansive and genre-spanning LP to date.TRACK LISTING
CD Track List
1. Fire + Water
2. This Is What I Mean
3. Firebabe
4. Please
5. Need You
6. Hide & Seek
7. My Presidents Are Black
8. Sampha’s Plea
9. Holy Spirit
10. Bad Blood
11. I Got My Smile Back
Give It To The Water
LP Track List
Disc 1
Side A
Fire & Water
This Is What I Mean
Firebabe
Side B
Please
Need You
Hide & Seek
Disc 2
Side A
My Presidents Are Black
Sampha’s Plea
Holy Spirit
Side B
Bad Blood
I Got My Smile Back
Give It To The Water