Simple Things

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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0660200500726
Item Dimensions: 19
Label: Palm Pictures (Audio
Manufacturer: Palm Pictures (Audio
MPN: 5007
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Palm Pictures (Audio
Release Date: November 13, 2001
Studio: Palm Pictures (Audio


 

Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
Zero 7's ability to conjure beautiful lullabies with all the romance of 1960s French pop (as found on their debut LP, Simple Things) would have made them the toast of soundtrack composers and chill-out connoisseurs the world over. Unfortunately, two Frenchmen beat Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker to the title of "masters of comedown cool," leaving the London duo to be forever called "the British Air." And this is fair; the similarities between Zero 7's lush cinematic soundscapes and those of Air's Moon Safari and the Virgin Suicides score are so strong as to sound almost intentional. Nonetheless, their debut is a truly gorgeous album. It has all the tried and tested atmospheric tricks--bleeps and whooshes layered over plodding Fender Rhodes chords, swathes of strings and tender trumpet parps--but it's Binns and Hardaker's languid grooves and the soft melancholy of their melodies that make dream-state instrumentals "Give It Away" and "Polaris" utterly enchanting. The real power of Simple Things, however, is in its songs. As beautiful as the ambient strains are, when laid beneath the seductive vocals of Australian diva Sia on the ethereal "Destiny" or the heart-breaking "Distractions," their potency becomes apparent. --Dan Gennoe

Album Description:
2001 debut full length for dance act described as, 'the British Air', the follow-up to two limited, critically acclaimed EPs. Highlights include the awesome African influenced instrumental passage 'Likufanele', the velvety 'I Have Seen' feat. Mozez & the quiet storm of 'Destiny' feat. Sia. Quango.

Average Rating:

Rating: - BEST ALBUM EVER RELEASED BY ANY ARTIST
I am submitting this review in celebration of Zero 7's release of thier fourth cd titled 'Yeah Ghost'...which is a GREAT record. However, if you are new to Zero 7....buy 'Simple Things'...and upon your admission that your life has changed for the better...purchase 'When It Falls', and then 'The Garden'. Only then will you realize that the band needs to return to it's roots...and you can join me in encouraging them to do so. 'Simple Things' is simply amazing. Buy it NOW.

Rating: - pleasant
good sounds emanate from this compact disc when placed into a stereo system. these sounds operate at optimum level when played during late night hours, lazy summer afternoons or at your own funeral. few recognize the name of this musical collective and so in keeping with its underground appeal, please take your own life when the last track has ended.

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Rating: - Five Stars
I love this band even though its the only CD I own. I'm 52.

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Rating: - If you like that sort of thing
My family raved about this group when I went home to the UK and this is where I would say musical choices are definatley subjective.

We all have similar tastes in music but this did not do it for me. Just too bland

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Rating: - Sun on Your Skin
I love this CD. This was the first Zero 7 CD that I ever had and it is still my favorite although When It Falls has it's moments. I first heard these guys on a compilation CD that I picked up at the library and I immediately knew that I would be buying their stuff. In the world of chill they are standouts for sure. They put the ahhh...in acid. Great vocals and mood creating progressions. I always get this one out when it is time to relax around the pool and really get into some serious lay-back and ... Read More