{"product_id":"alek-lee-blue-bird","title":"Alek Lee - Blue Bird","description":"\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:start --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1LP Vinyl - ISLELP019 (180g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSide 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\n\u003c!-- plug-seven-hike-2026-10-29:end --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMedia: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Mint (M)\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack List: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA1.  Blue Bird 6:10\u003cbr\u003eA2.  Treasures 4:01\u003cbr\u003eA3.  Mountains \u0026amp; Rivers 7:28\u003cbr\u003eA4.  The Beach Road 4:39\u003cbr\u003eB1.  First Rain 7:38\u003cbr\u003eB2.  Thanks to Sade 5:02\u003cbr\u003eB3.  Remember The Good 4:51\u003cbr\u003eB4.  Blue Bird (Dub) 5:02\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/4280851746\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px;\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Isle Of Jura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47686522994825,"sku":"36812572","price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/8834\/8041\/files\/36812572-071786296a170bb8e95206a170bb8e952117798952246a170bb8e9524.jpg?v=1785134629","url":"https:\/\/www.plugseven.com\/products\/alek-lee-blue-bird","provider":"Plug Seven","version":"1.0","type":"link"}