Zero 7 – Simple Things

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Artist: Zero 7

Title: Simple Things

Year: 2001

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Tracklist

  • 1. I Have Seen (5:04)
  • 2. Polaris (4:48)
  • 3. Destiny (5:38)
  • 4. Give It Away (5:17)
  • 5. Simple Things (4:24)
  • 6. Red Dust (5:40)
  • 7. Distractions (5:16)
  • 8. In The Waiting Line (4:31)
  • 9. Out Of Town (4:48)
  • 10. This World (5:36)
  • 11. Likufanele (6:05)
  • 12. End Theme (3:38)

Review

Zero 7's 'Simple Things' rocked the electronic scene in 2001 with its intoxicating cocktail of trip-hop and downtempo vibes. The English duo didn't just dip their toes in - they dove headfirst into creating music that feels like sinking into your favorite chair after a nightmare day. With vocal performances from then-unknown Sia and Sophie Barker, the album strikes a perfect balance between electronic wizardry and organic instrumentation that still hits just as hard two decades later.

Tracks like 'Destiny' and 'In the Waiting Line' showcase what makes this debut so damn special - the seamless marriage of lush string arrangements with intricate beats that never overwhelm the soulful vocal performances. The album flows with remarkable consistency, each track bleeding into the next to create an immersive experience rather than just a collection of singles. 'Simple Things' established Zero 7 as electronic music innovators who understood that sometimes the most powerful moments come from restraint rather than maximalism. - Chase

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