It's been a shocking TEN years since Mr. Hudson’s last album, Straight No Chaser was released via Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. The British singer/songwriter/producer is known for his high profile work with the likes of Ye and JAY-Z, his unique sound and the vulnerability he imbues within his music, setting him apart from other artists. Today, he finally makes his return with his new full-length LP WHEN THE MACHINE STOPS. The 11-track album features guest appearances by Vic Mensa and Taylor Bennett, plus additional contributions from Schae, Josh Dean, Petite Noir and Good Grace.
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“Thank you in advance for listening to these new songs,” Mr. Hudson captioned his announcement on Instagram. “I’ve been working on them for 9 months and now they’re yours. They're just zeroes and ones on a server somewhere until you press play... turn up the volume (it's better when it's loud) and let me know how it makes you feel or if you have a favourite track." In terms of the album's content itself, if you're not into synth-y, postmodern, electronic, high-tech-esque sounding tunes, you'd probably be better off sitting this one out. His tracks that feature Vic Mensa and Taylor Bennett, "Chicago" (which he released as a single prior to the album), and "Magic City," respectively, add a more up-tempo and hip-hop infused twinge to the project. But, Hudson's specialty lies in the raw emotion and self-inquisition he diffuses within his work, and a wider audience is more likely to respond to his more stripped-back tracks such as: the somber "Antidote," the introspective "Tesla," - which, for its part, incorporates a much-needed bass element to the album - as well as the final 3, closing tracks of the album, "Slept On Me," "Go Now," and "Closing Time." An overall ode to existentialism, lost love and loneliness, this album proves a success for Mr. Hudson.
