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Track Listings
| 1. Warm Sound |
| 2. Home |
| 3. Somersault |
| 4. Over Our Heads |
| 5. Passing By |
| 6. When It Falls |
| 7. The Space Between |
| 8. Look Up |
| 9. In Time |
| 10. Speed Dial No. 2 |
| 11. Morning Song |
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Beautifully crafted and produced, When It Falls is a fitting follow-up to Zero 7's 2001 platinum hit Simple Things. Reintroducing several of their debut's guest vocalists, the band continue to meld subtle orchestras, elegant jazz and easy-going West Coast soul and folk, creating a sound so tasteful it makes Morcheeba sound like Napalm Death. The album opens with the appropriately titled "Warm Sound", where long-time collaborator Mozez delivers his spacey soul over a quivering flute and funky keys. Later he reappears for the string-swept lullaby "Over Our Heads". Next up is newcomer Tina Dico who lends the softest of vocals to "Home", where quietly chiming guitars rise to a careful collision of brass, and "The Space Between", a techno-update of 70s folk-jazz.
Much the same service is provided by Sophie Barker on "Passing By" and "In Time", which recalls the sweet innocence of early James Taylor. It's left to Sia Furler to add extra colour, her slight rasp lending character to both "Somersault" and "Speed Dial No 2". Throughout, the band introduce a welter of instruments and effects, sometimes approaching the psychedelic, though they're keen to avoid an over-technological coldness--the squeak of finger on guitar string is never far away. For fans of Simple Things, it's a real treat. --Dominic Wills
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ZERO 7 When It Falls (2004 UK CD album featuring 11 glorious tracks powered by hip hop soul and 70s jazz funk - featuring vocals from Tina Dico and long term collaborators Mozez Sia Furler and Sophie Barker picture sleeve)
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never a dull moment...,
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This review is from: When It Falls (Audio CD)
Warm, soulful and so damn cool! Metal heads would say downright dull but I beg to differ. Zero 7, much like the excellent Bent have made modern music interesting again. My son is 18, I'm 44 and we both love this stuff.This album (much like its predecessor) - has that 'can't-put-your-finger-on-it'quality. Something almost unfathomable. You know you like it but you're not sure why. Other reviewers have said they can't take it out of their CD player, and addictive stuff it is because it's so different - as is each track to one another. The use of different vocalists helps (all excellent) but the music itself is such that you never know what's coming next. Apparently the guys hate being referred to as chill-out specialists, but I don't see that as a criticism. If they keep doing stuff like this, I for one will be happy. High points? The groovy 'Passing By' and the quirky but almost anthemic 'Speed Dial No.2'. Highly recommended, as is the earlier 'Simple Things' - you may also want to get Bent (sorry!)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
mellow, subtle & soulful stuff...,
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This review is from: When It Falls [Digipak] (Audio CD)
If, like me you were a huge fan of Zero 7's previous stunning debut "simple things" [which by the way, make sure you get the import version for the extra tracks, they're worth it alone] this new album, was an essential purchase. At first listen, it didn't seem to stand up to the debut, but after seeing them in concert recently, it all came "home", much like the debut single for this album. Sam & Henry, the core band members, have managed to continue a sound that somehow feels even more personal, yet remains open to everyone on so many levels. This is an album that could reach & appeal to every one, but you just might not realise it yet... If you're new to Zero 7 and appreciate a mellow, subtle sound, then start with their debut album. You won't be disappointed. If you're a Z7 fan, and are considering this purchase, in summary; it's heading on the same journey as Simple Things, but like any journey, it covers different ground. It's a trip that shouldnt disappoint.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warm Sounds throughout,
This review is from: When It Falls (Audio CD)
If you like the first offering by this band, Simple Things, then you should definitely purchase the follow up, When It Falls. The great thing about this album is that it's not entirely different to the first. Yes, it maybe a bit more mature, but that's only a good thing as far as I'm concerned. If you also own Zero7's Another Late Night album, you'll definitely see the influences in When It Falls. From the very start this album offers melancholic, chilled out sounds, with Speed Dial No.2, The Space Between and Morning Song, being exceptional individual pieces in their own right, along with the previously released single, Home of course. In fact, this album is so good that the only time I've taken it out of my CD player is after reading the reviews complaining about copy protection - and that was only to copy it! Oh, and yes I have been able to copy it using WMP9 without a problem! I would definitely recommend this album to anyone, all of my housemates love it, and believe me they're tastes are so different to mine!
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