“Blemish” is a stark and isolated collection of songs, featuring Sylvian's voice and guitar as primary instruments, with a handful of carefully chosen guests adding texture. It remains one of his most raw and challenging works.
- The album was recorded in Sylvian's home studio in Massachusetts and later mixed at Clinton Recording Studios in New York.
- Notable guest musicians on the album include Keith Rowley, who Sylvian had previously collaborated with in Japan, and legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter.
- Upon release, "Blemish" received largely positive reviews, with many critics highlighting its bravery and uncompromising artistic vision.
David Sylvian is a British singer-songwriter and solo artist, also known as the frontman of the acclaimed band Japan. He is celebrated for his distinctive baritone voice and his evolution into a highly respected purveyor of art pop and ambient music. At the time of "Blemish," Sylvian was deep into his most introspective and experimental solo period, following the acclaimed "Dead Bees on a Cake."
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