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Forget the rampant labeling of Zero 7 as the "British Air," because Simple Things is a debut album that stands on its own as a chilled, subtle collection of organic songs. There are hints of Air, but there are equally relevant comparisons that might be made with Morcheeba, Rae & Christian, Nightmares on Wax, and early Massive Attack. Indeed, after Morcheeba's overproduced Fragments of Freedom and Rae & Christian's sloppy Sleepwalking, Simple Things picks up the slack in a rewarding manner. Simple Things might just be a gentle Cinderella, a kind stepsister to Massive Attack's dark masterpiece, Mezzanine. It's rare that a post-trip-hop album is so interesting and engrossing, but the duo of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker mix a number of musical elements, such as soul-influenced diva vocals, gurgling and ringing keyboards, and classical string arrangements, into a relaxing, potent wave of sounds. Though the album starts to meander in its closing tracks, the first 50 minutes are cohesive, vibrant, and calming. Highlights are too numerous to call out, as the duo switches from instrumentals to songs featuring passionate, energized vocals from Mozez, Sia Furler, and Sophie Barker. All three vocalists mingle as perfect matches to the smart arrangements. Twinkling keyboards, barely-there basslines, and acoustic guitars create rolling melodies that never interfere with the task at hand, that of chiseling textured aural atmospheres. Simple Things is an accomplished slice of soulful genius that rewards frequent spins.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
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Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - R Philips, Composer - Mozez, MainArtist - Carlin Music Corp., MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer, Vocal Effects - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Composer, Producer - Sia Furler, Composer - Henry Binns, Composer, Producer - Demus And Us, MixingEngineer - Sophie Barker, Composer, MainArtist - Emi Music Publishing Ltd, MusicPublisher - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher - Sia, MainArtist
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer, Vocal Effects - Binns, Composer - Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, MixingEngineer - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
O. Wright, Composer - Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Mozez, MainArtist - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher - Sony Music Publishing Ltd, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer, Vocal Effects - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - S. Furler, Composer - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Emi Music Publishing Ltd, MusicPublisher - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher - Sia, MainArtist
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Composer, Producer - Henry Binns, Composer, Producer - Sophie Barker, Composer, MainArtist - WESTBURY MUSIC LTD, MusicPublisher - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer, Vocal Effects - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
O. Wright, Composer, Lyricist - Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer, Vocal Effects - H. Binns, Composer, Lyricist - S.Hardaker, Composer, Lyricist - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Mozez, MainArtist - Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Limited, MusicPublisher - Just Isnt Music Limited, MusicPublisher - Sony Music Publishing Ltd, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - Philani Mothers, Composer - Copyright Control., MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Zero 7, MainArtist - Sam Hardaker, Producer, Mixer - H. Binns, Composer - S.Hardaker, Composer - Henry Binns, Producer, Mixer - D Runswick, Composer - KPM Music, MusicPublisher
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2001 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
Album review
Forget the rampant labeling of Zero 7 as the "British Air," because Simple Things is a debut album that stands on its own as a chilled, subtle collection of organic songs. There are hints of Air, but there are equally relevant comparisons that might be made with Morcheeba, Rae & Christian, Nightmares on Wax, and early Massive Attack. Indeed, after Morcheeba's overproduced Fragments of Freedom and Rae & Christian's sloppy Sleepwalking, Simple Things picks up the slack in a rewarding manner. Simple Things might just be a gentle Cinderella, a kind stepsister to Massive Attack's dark masterpiece, Mezzanine. It's rare that a post-trip-hop album is so interesting and engrossing, but the duo of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker mix a number of musical elements, such as soul-influenced diva vocals, gurgling and ringing keyboards, and classical string arrangements, into a relaxing, potent wave of sounds. Though the album starts to meander in its closing tracks, the first 50 minutes are cohesive, vibrant, and calming. Highlights are too numerous to call out, as the duo switches from instrumentals to songs featuring passionate, energized vocals from Mozez, Sia Furler, and Sophie Barker. All three vocalists mingle as perfect matches to the smart arrangements. Twinkling keyboards, barely-there basslines, and acoustic guitars create rolling melodies that never interfere with the task at hand, that of chiseling textured aural atmospheres. Simple Things is an accomplished slice of soulful genius that rewards frequent spins.
© Tim DiGravina /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 01:00:44
- Main artists: Zero 7
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Chrysalis Records
- Genre: Electronic Dance
2017 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd 2004 New State Entertainment Ltd / Chrysalis Records Ltd
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