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5.0 out of 5 stars LAMB continues - and gets better, 29 Sep 2003

By	"tavdy79" - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Sound (Audio CD)

Following a tour in Portugal, LAMB decided to call it a day. Citing the very definite personal differences between them, Andy and Lou chose to split up - and promptly got back together again to produce "What Sound", described by Lou as a 'heart album' as opposed to the 'head album' that is it's predecessor, "Fear of Fours". Now with a permanent band behind them (Oddur, Jon and Nikolaj), LAMB have produced an almost painfully poignant, emotions-driven and organic album, with the trademark vast, often unpredictable range of vocal and instrumental styles. Lou's Zen spitituality can be seen most powerfully in 'Small', while Andy dons his Hipoptimist cap for the instrumental 'Scratch Bass'. With the third album typically very difficult for most artists, "What Sound" breaks the mould: it is not merely a successor in Lamb's previous works; it continues their quest to constantly modify themselves and explore new musical possibilities.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Accessible, moving, but way overdue !, 25 Oct 2001

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This review is from: What Sound (Audio CD)

If the price we pay for quality and originality
is sparcity of releases then we have to accept it from Lamb and anybody else. Of their three albums this is the easiest to get into and is definitely the most 'up'. I doubt that it will have the durability of their debut but nearly everything on 'What Sound' has merit, including three
especially beautiful tracks 'Heaven', 'Gabriel' and the title song. I can't say I particularly like the child oriented 'Small', but Andy Barlow
really gets off on 'Scratch Bass'. I think Lamb now have an output comparable to Massive Attack with only a small proportion of their recognition.
Go out and discover Lamb if you haven't already !

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5.0 out of 5 stars Almost does the live act credit - warning emotional D&B, 9 April 2003

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Brilliant album; from the intro to "what sound" it absolutely hits the spot as a brilliant melancholic D&B (sort of like Portishead, but more D&B and less melancholic) album. But then you hear tracks like "I Cry" (I almost cried when I heard Lamb play this live - the raw emotion was just SO THERE, but the album version is pretty good too - especially when the bass kicks in), that really break the mould of D&B and hit you with lyrics that really sting. Then, for a break, there's stuff like the incredible "Sweetheart" - a class bit of old school D&B if ever there was one.

Finally, there's "Gabriel". Unbelievable. "I can fly, but I want his wings. I can shine, even in the darkness, but I crave the light that he brings. Revel in the songs that he sings. My Angel Gabriel". Just - pure emotional territory, and effing well done too. The chorus hits with an incredible wave of feeling.

Basically, this album shows what Lamb are really capable of (their other albums have been "good - but no cigar"). Portishead and Massive Attack were cool in their day, but now they've met their match.

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4.0 out of 5 stars wonderful first disc, worthwhile second disc
The first disc containing the album "What Sound" itself more than justifies two-thirds of the asking price for this 2-disc set. Read more

Published on 22 Aug 2003 by Mr. D. A. Parry

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THAT SOUND
utterly utterly beautiful i bough this album on a whim after hearing a tune at a party and thinking why the hell not. Read more

Published on 21 Jul 2003 by pixiesrock6

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the debut album.
When I first heard Lamb on their eponimous debut, I was blown away. The second album was good, but nowhere near as good as the 1st. And this 3rd one is more of the same. Read more

Published on 17 Dec 2001 by O. Southwood

3.0 out of 5 stars Lamb to the slaughter?
There's been a lot of talk in the Lamb camp over the years of creative fiction and its' part in the genesis of the Lamb sound. Read more

Published on 15 Oct 2001 by J. M. Fellows

4.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing but Beautiful
I am a huge fan of Lamb. The self-titled debut came out of nowhere and brought a perfect marriage between bristling drum beats and that beautiful voice. Read more

Published on 13 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of those rare 'must have' albums
This is a beautiful album. From start to finish every track is thoughful and moving. Although the sound is slightly diferent, the emotions stirred by the music reminds me of the... Read more

Published on 13 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars Songs of time and distance
A very good album, almost like a mix of portishead, massive attack and morcheeba, but with a very melancholic feel and a smooth but solid bass. Read more

Published on 13 Oct 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars deserves to be acknowledged
Having now relocated from Bristol to London, Lamb have found a fresh sound that makes this (their third album) the best to date. Read more

Published on 8 Oct 2001

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