Name: Simple Things by Zero 7
Brand: Zero 7
SKU: 885012032887
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

Forget the rampant labeling of Zero 7 as the "British Air," because Simple Things is a debut album that stands on its own as a chilled, subtle collection of organic songs. There are hints of Air, but there are equally relevant comparisons that might be made with Morcheeba, Rae & Christian, Nightmares on Wax, and early Massive Attack. Indeed, after Morcheeba's overproduced Fragments of Freedom and Rae & Christian's sloppy Sleepwalking, Simple Things picks up the slack in a rewarding manner. Simple Things might just be a gentle Cinderella, a kind stepsister to Massive Attack's dark masterpiece, Mezzanine. It's rare that a post-trip-hop album is so interesting and engrossing, but the duo of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker mix a number of musical elements, such as soul-influenced diva vocals, gurgling and ringing keyboards, and classical string arrangements, into a relaxing, potent wave of sounds. Though the album starts to meander in its closing tracks, the first 50 minutes are cohesive, vibrant, and calming. Highlights are too numerous to call out, as the duo switches from instrumentals to songs featuring passionate, energized vocals from Mozez, Sia Furler, and Sophie Barker. All three vocalists mingle as perfect matches to the smart arrangements. Twinkling keyboards, barely-there basslines, and acoustic guitars create rolling melodies that never interfere with the task at hand, that of chiseling textured aural atmospheres. Simple Things is an accomplished slice of soulful genius that rewards frequent spins. ~ Tim DiGravina

1. I Have Seen

by Zero 7, Mozez

Primary Artist: Mozez
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: R Philips; Composer
Music Publisher: Carlin Music Corp.; Other

2. Polaris

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal-mca Music Ltd.; Other

3. Destiny

by Zero 7, Sia, Sophie Barker

Primary Artist: Sia
Sophie Barker
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: Sia Furler
Sophie Barker
Henry Binns
Sam Hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Spa
Copyright Control.
Emi Music Publishing
Universal-mca Music Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing; Other

4. Give It Away

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: Binns
Hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal Music Publishing; Other

5. Simple Things

by Zero 7, Mozez

Primary Artist: Mozez
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: O. Wright
H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal-mca Music Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

6. Red Dust

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal-mca Music Ltd.; Other

7. Distractions

by Zero 7, Sia

Primary Artist: Sia
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: S. Furler
H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Carlin Music Corp.
Emi Music Publishing Ltd
Universal-mca Music Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing
Warner Chappell Music Ltd; Other

8. In The Waiting Line

by Zero 7, Sophie Barker

Primary Artist: Sophie Barker
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: Sophie Barker
Henry Binns
Sam Hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control.
Universal-mca Music Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

9. Out Of Town

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal-mca Music Ltd.; Other

10. This World

by Zero 7, Mozez

Primary Artist: Mozez
Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: O. Wright
H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Lyricist: O. Wright
H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Universal-mca Music Ltd.
Universal Music Publishing Ltd.; Other

11. Likufanele

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: Philani Mothers; Composer
Music Publisher: Copyright Control.; Other

12. End Theme

by Zero 7

Primary Artist: Zero 7; Main Performer
Composer: D Runswick
H. Binns
S.hardaker; Composer
Music Publisher: Kpm Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 45 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1400x1400 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

8/12 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

6/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Electro, Dance, Electronic, Downtempo, Electronica, Techno, Jazz, Big Band, Rock, Bop, Trip-Hop

Label

New State Music

Music Distribution Service

New State Entertainment, Ltd.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)
Afrikaans

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 11, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

885012032887

Shopping cart

Empty cart

Notification

Simple Things

1. I Have Seen

2. Polaris

3. Destiny

4. Give It Away

5. Simple Things

6. Red Dust

7. Distractions

8. In The Waiting Line

9. Out Of Town

10. This World

11. Likufanele

12. End Theme

Technical Specifications

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Simple Things

Product information

Release options

1. I Have Seen

2. Polaris

3. Destiny

4. Give It Away

5. Simple Things

6. Red Dust

7. Distractions

8. In The Waiting Line

9. Out Of Town

10. This World

11. Likufanele

12. End Theme

Technical Specifications