| 1-1 | In Safe Hands | 4:02 |
| 1-2 | The Order Of Things | 5:14 |
| 1-3 | Too Many Miracles | 3:44 |
| 1-4 | What Tomorrow Brings | 3:44 |
| 1-5 | I Saw You Walk Away | 5:29 |
| 1-6 | It's What I'm Thinking | 6:27 |
| 1-7 | You Lied | 3:05 |
| 1-8 | A Pure Accident | 3:53 |
| 1-9 | This Electric | 4:19 |
| 1-10 | This Beautiful Idea | 4:41 |
| It's What He's Thinking (Oxidising Hexagons Silver Iodide) | ||
| 2-1 | Oxidising Hexagons Silver Iodide (Album Re-Dux / Sound Collage) | 19:32 |
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.
