CD Badly Drawn Boy – It's What I'm Thinking (Part One Photographing Snowflakes)

Badly Drawn Boy (Damon Gough) returns to his introspective roots with It’s What I’m Thinking (Part One: Photographing Snowflakes). Released in 2010 via Liberator Music, this limited edition CD marks the first installment of an ambitious trilogy and represents a significant "return to basics" for the Mercury Prize winner. Reunited with Bewilderbeast co-conspirator Andy Votel, Gough strips away the overblown production of previous efforts in favor of a raw, dream-like quality that is both melancholic and hopeful.

The album is characterized by its "Photographing Snowflakes" subheading—a poignant analogy for beautiful moments captured before they melt away. Listeners can expect a masterclass in indie-folk and chamber pop, weaving together acoustic guitars, haunting pianos, and lush string arrangements. This partially mixed set captures Gough at his most vulnerable and relatable, trading arena-sized ambitions for the intimate, "bedroom-produced" charm that defined his early career.

Key Tracks & Highlights:

• "In Safe Hands": A spectral, acoustic-led opener that sets a quiet, reflective tone.
• "I Saw You Walk Away": A standout track drawing comparisons to The Smiths’ classic songwriting.
• "The Order of Things": A captivating dive into Gough’s doubts and insecurities, backed by a rhythmic drum-machine pulse.
• "A Pure Accident": A track that serves as a spiritual successor to his early career highlights.

Perfect for fans of introspective songwriting and autumnal atmospheres, this album is a compelling chapter in the evolution of one of the UK’s most unique voices.