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Springing from the trip-hop revolution, Lamb have proved themselves to be masters of their genre. With Between Darkness and Wonder, they consolidate earlier advances rather than invade new territories. Recorded in a farmhouse just outside Bath, their fourth album has singer Lou Robinson and techno-wizard Andy Barlow in fine form. Though the opening "Darkness" is a mess of burbles, scratches and disjointed synths, they quickly find their feet with the quiet clatter and beautifully blended vocals of "Stronger" and the smooth bass and swirling effects of "Sugar 5". Following the instrumental "Angelica", they introduce a deft folky guitar for the excellent and eventually storming augury of "Till the Clouds Clear", and this remains in place for the intimate, innocent "Wonder" and mildly rocking "Sun". Throughout, Barlow creates a series of blissful, sometimes turbulent backdrops for Robinson's sweet voice, cast somewhere between Beth Gibbons and Victoria Williams. In turn, she explores the minutiae of problematic relationships while remaining ever positive. The album suffers somewhat from the addition of three extra remixes, MJ Cole's take on "Gabriel" being inappropriately festive and clunky, while Nellee Hooper's version of the same track is tasteful but, naturally, reminiscent of Bjork. Between Darkness and Wonder could easily stand without them. --Dominic Wills
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I didnt expect that Lamb could return to their absolutely outstanding debut (well, just deep in my heart :-)). They are evolving slowly and you have to take it. On Fear Of Fours, which is a rather brilliant album too, they started to be more sophisticated. On What Sound they started to be simpler, but in a different way. And now they are getting a bit sweeter. But although I was really a bit dissapointed at first, now I like it very much and listen to it very often. I think the highlights are "Stronger" for its beauty and simplicity, "Learn" for its beauty and rawness and "Please" for its beauty and playfulness. When I heard chorus of "Wonder" the single at first I really almost got goose bumps. But it REALLY is the most sugary thing on the album, so dont be afraid if you dont like it... All in all, Between Darkness And Wonder is high above average, really great album. I dont think its better than Fear Of Fours, but it definitely is as good as What Sound (no Gabriel though). You REALLY MUST check it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Just received this album after debating the pros and cons of the other reviews and must state that this is their best LP to date, it has the sound of Lamb playing live with a quality bass that doesn't mess about. Their simplification of the beat structure makes it easier to liken to and drops the sweet and sour taste that previous LP's had adopted. The only grumble was the inclusion of MJ Cole's remix of Gabriel which manages to trash a beautiful song within the first opening chords, only redeemed by the soft touch that Nellee Hooper lays on the 2nd remix. Throw away any reservations about getting this LP as it is truly wonderful.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This album is one still being digested by me and I am beginning to find different areas of interest. The highlights for me on this album so far are Stronger, Angelica, Wonder, and Hearts and Flowers. This album feels quite different from the last and that difference in mood and tonal quality is something that makes Lamb an interesting, evolving, and driven musical pairing. If you have only just stumbled across Lamb, then you're in for a treat! If you're already a fan, satisfy your curiosity and you won't be disappointed. Warm and fleshy, magical and uplifting, escapist and realist - truly beautiful!!
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Is this really trip-hop? Because it really seems to defy labelling of...
As I saunter and tip-toe around one dreamy spiritual track to the next, I realize our beloved Lamb duo has done it yet again. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2007 by JJ
Apt summation
Lamb's fifth album since their self-titled debut of 1996 also turned out to be the last, with both founding members Andy Barlow and Louise Robinson (Louise Rhodes as was, having... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2007 by Laurence Upton
Excellent
The album seems a good step for Lamb, and shows their transition from their first two 'head' albums and is a perfect partner for 'What Sound' as the second 'Heart' album.
Published on 18 Jun 2004 by Thomas White
Between Darkness and Wonder
Imagine you ring up some musician, who is well known in business. You tell him "Hi, I'm a singer. Do you want to work together? Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2004
THE FOURTH OUTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well Lambs first 2 albums i thought were mind blowingly excellent the 3rd album i found hard to get into ?....Now this new one im still wondering...... Read more
Published on 21 Feb 2004 by Mr. Tyrone Power
Still unsure.....
I listened to this album a couple of times when I first got it but had to put it down because for some reason it irritated me. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2003 by "elijabegood"
Hearts and Flowers
I generally agree with all the other reviews here....
my observation is that the production is reminiscent of the recent Peter Gabriel album (with a similar wider than average... Read more
my observation is that the production is reminiscent of the recent Peter Gabriel album (with a similar wider than average... Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2003 by V. A. Millett
I didn't know darkness until now..
It's never been that hard to write a review for a lamb-album. Being a die-hard-fan, capable of flying to different countries to get to a gig, i should be condemned to adore... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2003 by Verzweifelter
LAMB continue....
Anyone who has been awaiting the release of this album as eagerly as I have, or who was lucky enough to see them in their may tour or at one of the numerous festivals they played... Read more
Published on 5 Nov 2003 by Tim Crowhurst
back with a belter!
Between Darkness and Wonder
Following its inception in a sqatted bank in Holland nearly two years ago, through a protracted gestation period out in the sticks via some fine... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2003 by Mr. P. A. Knox
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