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Blame Tricky and Portishead. They started this whole Bristol sound thing, with sleepy techno beats overshadowed by the chirrupy vocals of some slumberland chanteuse. And, just when you think the approach has lost all its steam, all its relevance, along comes a new outfit to make the music a few degrees sleepier and the singing a tad more dreamy. And singers don't come any dreamier than Skye Edwards, whose lissom trill infuses every track on this sophomore outing with a tranquil ennui. You don't jump around to Morcheeba numbers like "The Sea". You sit back and let them creep up on you, as steady as the tides. --Tom Lanham
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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What a superb album! Its not the type I normally go for, being a rock fan, but this is so chilled out, original and melodic that its hard to imagine anybody not liking it! Slowly seeps into your soul, and the music becomes like an old friend you call upon again and again. Best track for me has to be the slow burning Blindfold, but its all very good, not an album you have to skip tracks on which is a rarity it seems these days. A Masterpiece.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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This is a wonderfully dreamy album, thanks to Skye's beautiful, mellow vocals and the superb instrumentation offered by her bandmates. Unlike some other trip-hop acts, Morcheeba for the most part shun electronics and instead employ real instruments, with lush production that is a sheer delight to listen to. The best songs on this album include The Sea, which ebbs along beautifully and is so relaxing that you will be aching to go on holiday and chill on a beach somewhere with this on your Walkman. Other top tunes are the lilting Blindfold and of course, Part of the Process, which showcases Skye's syrupy vocals perfectly. This album could be prescribed by doctors as the ideal stress relief. If you want to feel uplifted and happy as well as chilled out and relaxed, then look no further than Big Calm. You won't regret it.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I first heard the opening track on a TV show and fell in love with it instantly - it kept slinking around in my head for weeks before I found out what it was. Then I heard the rest of the album and it has become one with my stereo. It's a delicious mix of beautiful music that should be allowed to wash over you OR as people about have said, play it really load and (try to) sing along with it. Skye's vocals ARE sublime, have to be heard to be belived. Enjoy.
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A true classic of the time.
Ambient, popular and tuneful in equal measure.
It's a shame they never followed it up adequately although Deep Dive is also very good and well balanced. Read more
It's a shame they never followed it up adequately although Deep Dive is also very good and well balanced. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gordon Johnston
Morcheeba's benchmark album which took "Trip-Hop" into new territory,
Paul and Ross Godfrey are musical visionaries: British multi-instrumentalists, composers and producers who form the core of this extraordinary partnership. Read more
Published on 19 April 2010 by Dr. Trang
Dead calm?
This sultry follow up to 1996's "Who Do You Trust?" was both accomplished and memorable.
"The Sea" is all chill-out strings and alluring vocals whereas "Part Of The... Read more
"The Sea" is all chill-out strings and alluring vocals whereas "Part Of The... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2006 by Merry Terry
Great, great, great!!!
This was the first Morcheeba CD I bought and I have had it for ages. I have bought pretty much all of Morcheebas other CDs, and whilst the others are very good, I think that Big... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2005 by Chris100
Chill out music doesn't get much more chilled
I was really impressed with this album. Right from the beautiful opener, the Sea, to the hip-hopy closing track, Big Calm, this is one of the best chill out albums I've heard. Read more
Published on 16 July 2004 by G. Andreou
Bouncy and melodic
Much more hip-hoppy than 'Who can you Trust?' but Skye's sweet voice still dominates the songs. Cheerful, with some funny lyrics, lively beats and tangy melodies.
Published on 6 Jan 2004
Love it love it love it
This was the first morcheeba album i bought, and it seems like such a long time ago. i remembered hearing my brother playing the Who Can You Trust ablum, and so when i saw this i... Read more
Published on 26 Dec 2003 by "im-in-the-box"
Amazing album! One of the best!
Having first heard this album at a friends house i immediatley fell in love with it and rushed out to buy it. Now everyone i play it too has the same reaction! Read more
Published on 4 May 2003
music for people who don't like music.
This is a nice album. Nice in the sense that you could take it home to meet your mother. it doesn't do anything new and it isn't going to move you in a way. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2003 by Tom
Big calm, no calm response 4 this great album.
It usually takes time for a small band with a largely experimental small but great debut to progess. Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2001 by boopradley@hotmail.com
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