Zero 7 / When It Falls – CD (Used)

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Author: ZERO 7

Release Date: 10-03-2004

Details: Amazon.ca Beautifully crafted and produced, When It Falls is a fitting follow-up to Zero 7’s 2001 platinum hit Simple Things. Reintroducing several of their debut’s guest vocalists, the band continue to meld subtle orchestration, elegant jazz and easy-going West Coast soul and folk, creating a sound so tasteful it makes Morcheeba sound like Napalm Death. The album opens with the appropriately titled « Warm Sound, » where long-time collaborator Mozez delivers his spacey soul over a quivering flute and funky keys. Later he reappears for the string-swept lullaby « Over Our Heads. » Next up is newcomer Tina Dico who lends the softest of vocals to « Home, » where quietly chiming guitars rise to a careful collision of brass, and « The Space Between, » a techno-update of 70s folk-jazz. Much the same service is provided by Sophie Barker on « Passing By » and « In Time, » which recalls the sweet innocence of early James Taylor. It’s left to Sia Furler to add extra color, her slight rasp lending character to both « Somersault » and « Speed Dial No 2. » Throughout, the band introduce a welter of instruments and effects, sometimes approaching the psychedelic, though they’re keen to avoid an over-technological coldness–the squeak of finger on guitar string is never far away. For fans of Simple Things, it’s a real treat. –Dominic Wills

UPC: 825646156221

EAN: 0825646156221

Languages: English

Binding: Audio CD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood