UK 12-track pressing. Ultimate Dilemma. 2006.
Since remixing Radioheads “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
Additional information
| Weight | 0.094 kg |
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| brand | Zero 7 |