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Track Listings
| 1. Futures |
| 2. Throw It All Away |
| 3. Seeing Things |
| 4. The Pageant Of The Bizarre |
| 5. You're My Flame |
| 6. Left Behind |
| 7. Today |
| 8. This Fine Social Scene |
| 9. Your Place |
| 10. If I Can't Have You |
| 11. Crosses |
| 12. Waiting To Die |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Since remixing Radiohead’s "Climbing The Walls" into a horizontal classic, ‘chill out’ champions Zero 7--Sam Hardaker and Henry Binns--have gone from strength to strength. This third album from the duo is highly anticipated to say the least. Will the duo stick with the floozy, fuzzy, lounge-heavy sound that has made them famous? Or will they make an Air-style u-turn into rock/harder electronica territory. The Garden does it all. Enlisting vocalists Sia and José Gonzalez (Henry has a go too), the document displays many links back to previous work--warm synths, French pop flair, subtle world music influences--but also showcases a keener sense of experimentalism and a more driven, assertive sound. The contrast between the sultry, folky Gonzalez (who supplies four tracks, including a reworking of his own great track "Crosses") and the more soulful, upbeat Sia (who supplies three) introduces an interesting dynamic and help Zero 7 achieve what is ultimately a more mature and interesting direction. --Paul Sullivan
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Following two fantastic albums full of warm, supine and easily loveable songs, the duo's third LP at last heralds a slightly new direction.
It's not quite the rock star u-turn made by Air a short while ago, but The Garden does showcases a generally more upbeat sound.
Vocals this time around are taken care of by long time cohort Sia and José the guy from that bouncy ball ad Gonzalez. The contrast between the folky Gonzalez (who supplies four tracks, including a reworking of his own fantastic "Crosses") and the more soulful, upbeat Sia (who guests on three tracks) introduces an interesting contrast, especially Gonzalez who brings some less usual sultriness to the Zero 7 grooves.
There are plenty of links back to previous work of course the usual run of warm synths, Francophile pop melodies, subtle world music influences but in general the band have asserted themselves a little more. They sound all the better for it. --Paul Sullivan
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's taken me a while to get round to writing this, but felt I had to applaud this outstanding effort by Zero 7. As others have mentioned, this is very different to Simple Things and When It Falls - the influence of Jose Gonzalez definitely comes in, and Sia's voice is tested in different ways (and she does magnificently, as always). Yes, it took a couple of listens to 'get it' but now, I am a woman obsessed. Favourite tracks would be Futures, You're My Flame and Fine Social Scene. Track 3 "Seeing Things" reminds me a bit of the theme tune from a 70s educational science video!!!
Anyway, go and buy it, give it a chance if you've been hooked on Z7's 'old' style - and then let it all become very clear how brilliant this is.
Anyway, go and buy it, give it a chance if you've been hooked on Z7's 'old' style - and then let it all become very clear how brilliant this is.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album may be far from the delights of prior releases, however change can be a good thing. Mostly this isn't true, yet with Zero 7 it is. I was lucky enough to catch them in Liverpool performing at the top of their game after having this album and repeat for days beforehand. Songs that stand out? Everybody seems to applaud 'Futures', although I'm quite partial to 'This Fine Social Scene', with bouncy melodic bass and ultra swave vocals. I have to hand it to the group for, in my personal opinion, outdoing themselves. Well done! I would recommend this album to anyone who enjoyed 'Simple Things' and is open minded to the direction of the genre, after all, everybody would complain if it was too similar. Can't win in this world!
By the way, Zero 7 are even better Live with so much energy it's like they were 'in hailing thrills through twenty dollar bills...'
By the way, Zero 7 are even better Live with so much energy it's like they were 'in hailing thrills through twenty dollar bills...'
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having really liked the previous two albums by Zero 7, I foolishly held back from buying their third, due mainly to negative reviews both here and in the general media. But eventually I gave in ( as I knew I must ) and have got to say, it's up to the same standard as the others. Yes, it's different, a more folky and organic feel to it, even a little AOR in places, maybe they've been listening to Fleetwood Mac ! But generally, it's quality, and that's what you expect from Zero 7.
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prompt and effecient
Excellent service.Advertised as very good but actually brand new.Arrived in Ireland after 4 days.Very satisfied.
Published on 6 Mar 2010 by Fergus O'farrell
Good gift!
I sent "The Garden" by Zero 7 via Amazon to my sister as requested for a Christmas present. On the phone she told me she really liked it and was happy to get it.
Published on 20 Jan 2010 by Mr. R. C. Pole
Vintage Zero 7 at the start then branches out
The opening track is the one used in British TV advertising for the album (and if I remember rightly, it became a single) so it has a "head start", I immediately liked it and the... Read more
Published on 28 May 2008 by Born Again Bookworm
Keep the Faith
Like so many before me, I too have waited to review this. Mainly because I was adamant to keep the faith. Thankfully, I have and it has remained in tact! Read more
Published on 15 May 2008 by RHM
Folking fantastic
No disrespect to the people who have given some bad reviews of this album, but comparing it to the others albums and giving it a poor review because it isn't as accessible and as... Read more
Published on 6 April 2008 by D. Miller
Not like the other albums
I am not going to make a nasty comment about this album, just my personal opinion. Zero 7 have simply changed their target group, this album is intended for older ages, and thats... Read more
Published on 10 Nov 2007 by E. Vassilakis
Zero 7 - The Garden
The third album by Zero 7 moves in a different direction from the 2 Albums that preceded it. Whilst still showcasing the electronic sounds that popularized the band, here the main... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2007 by G. Jolliffe
How do you follow perfection?
All is not rosy in the garden. I was looking forward to this release, and despite listening to it many times, it lacks the cohesiveness of the first 2 brilliant albums. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2007 by AC Grant
I think I'll stay indoors...
I was loaned the first Zero 7 CD by a mate who raved about it. I made a copy because I needed more time to soak it up than I would be comfortable keeping it. Read more
Published on 4 Sep 2006 by CJ Mann
AMAZING- Takes you away- A MUST BUY
Superb, superb album
Thanks to the sublime talents of Sia (check Colour the Small One), this 'difficult' third album contains some truly stunning tracks. Read more
Thanks to the sublime talents of Sia (check Colour the Small One), this 'difficult' third album contains some truly stunning tracks. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2006 by Mystery Train
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