{"product_id":"alek-lee-blue-bird-lp","title":"Alek Lee - Blue Bird (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing the critical success of last year’s ‘Cold Feet’ LP, producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist Alek Lee returns to Isle of Jura with his most introspective work to date, the ‘Blue Bird’ album. Across eight tracks, the Athens-based artist explores what he describes as a \"Peculiar state of minds \u0026amp; Dub Orientated Feelings,\" blending his signature guerrilla style production with deep, organic soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe album’s centerpiece and title track, ‘Blue Bird’ features the haunting vocals of singer-songwriter Keren Ilan. It is a raw, heartfelt exploration of the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics speak of a \"desert heart\" and a \"loss that grows tall and loud,\" eventually finding a path toward healing as the \"blue bird sings the dawn.\" Musically, the track is anchored by hazy, sun drenched guitars, a central instrument that weaves a consistent Balearic thread throughout the LP.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe journey through ‘Blue Bird’ is one of shifting shadows and unexpected textures. ‘Treasures’ is a standout instrumental, leaning into a grit-flecked, bluesy \"twang\" reminiscent of Duane Eddy, while ‘The Beach Road’ sees long time collaborator and ‘Shame On Us’ bandmate, Yovav, lending his magical bass and guitar work to a track that feels like a slow drive toward the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eSide B shifts the energy toward the dancefloor and the sophisticated leftfield pop of the 80s. ‘First Rain’ is a subtle house leaning gem underpinned by a kick drum and lush, synth heavy emotive chord progression. ‘Thanks to Sade’ is a seductive downtempo groove with epic guitar lines shifting through, while ‘Remember the Good’ brings a subtle reggae skank and a French-influenced organ sound into the mix. The LP comes full circle with a smoked out Dub version of the title track ‘Blue Bird’.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eA 180 gram pressing in a 3mm spine full colour sleeve and sticker designed by Bradley Pinkerton.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Isle Of Jura Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57130362175832,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/9403\/5259\/files\/a290498760710.jpg?v=1776441756","url":"https:\/\/3345.nl\/nl\/products\/alek-lee-blue-bird-lp","provider":"3345 Record Store The Hague","version":"1.0","type":"link"}