What’s In My Bag?picks from the Amoeba Music series

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James Blake

Sep 8, 2026 · 11 picks · Watch the episode

James Blake goes record shopping at Amoeba Hollywood in this "What's In My Bag?" episode. The English producer, songwriter & musician talks about Arthur Russell's honest lyrics and complex music-making, how Arca continues to surprise him with her production, and wishing he had collaborated with Ryuichi Sakamoto. James Blake's seventh album "Trying Times" is out now via Good Boy Records.

  1. 01Talk TalkLaughing StockSpotifyLP
  2. 02ArcaKicK iiiSpotifyLP
  3. 03Arthur RussellLove Is Overtaking Me (Redux)SpotifyLP
  4. 04DinosaurKiss Me Again12"
  5. 05Ryuichi SakamotoasyncLP
  6. 06Mariah CareyMerry Christmas [30th Anniversary Picture Disc]SpotifyLP
  7. 07Gilbert O'SullivanHimselfLP
  8. 08QuasimotoThe Unseen InstrumentalsLP
  9. 09Leonard CohenUnder Review 1978-2006DVD
  10. 10Larry DavidCurb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete SeriesBLU-RAY
  11. 11Xena Warrior PrincessSeason FiveDVD