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Track Listings
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 |
13 | Salt Water Sound |
14 | Spinning |
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Zero 7's ability to conjure beautiful lullabies with all the romance of 1960s French pop (as found on their debut LP, Simple Things) would have made them the toast of soundtrack composers and chill-out connoisseurs the world over. Unfortunately, two Frenchmen beat Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker to the title of "masters of comedown cool," leaving the London duo to be forever called "the British Air." And this is fair; the similarities between Zero 7's lush cinematic soundscapes and those of Air's Moon Safari and the Virgin Suicides score are so strong as to sound almost intentional. Nonetheless, their debut is a truly gorgeous album. It has all the tried and tested atmospheric tricks--bleeps and whooshes layered over plodding Fender Rhodes chords, swathes of strings and tender trumpet parps--but it's Binns and Hardaker's languid grooves and the soft melancholy of their melodies that make dream-state instrumentals "Give It Away" and "Polaris" utterly enchanting. The real power of Simple Things, however, is in its songs. As beautiful as the ambient strains are, when laid beneath the seductive vocals of Australian diva Sia on the ethereal "Destiny" or the heart-breaking "Distractions," their potency becomes apparent. --Dan Gennoe
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While Zero 7 may have garnered accolades with the UK audience and music press by touching their magic musical wands to Radiohead, Terry Callier and Lenny Kravitz tracks - all variables factoring into a coveted Mercury Prize nomination and other awards for Simple Things - they've been patiently waiting for Americans to chill out to debut their album stateside. And in a time of rattled nerves, this might be the right moment.
Zero 7 (comprised of longtime North Londoner friends Sam Hardaker and Henry Binns) became the talk of the town with their sexy, contemplative "Distractions" last year. It gave those who relish the astral, dreamy, blanketing sounds of bands such as Air a glimpse into their virtuosic production talents, which are reflected in the cinematic nature of each song. What results is a tangible familiarity, though this could also be due to the fact that Quincy Jones, Charles Stepney and Ray Charles are the duo's reference points.
Simple Things leaves no visible seams, whether it be the jump from the instrumental, jangly "Give It Away" to the quick-footed Rhodes guitar responding to Mozez's vocals on the title track. Zero 7's best asset is Sia Furler, who takes memorable songs ("Destiny," "Distraction") to their elaborate potentials with a voice that melts metal. A major gripe can be that this genteel album is just too eager to please all types of listeners, but Simple Things' key is fixing you into such a warm and comforting place that you can't muster enough anger to protest.
Phuong-Cac Nguyen -- From URB Magazine
Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5 x 5.75 x 0.45 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Manufacturer : Quango / Palm
- Date First Available : December 7, 2006
- Label : Quango / Palm
- ASIN : B00005R5M6
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #127,897 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #111 in Acid Jazz (CDs & Vinyl)
- #276 in Trip-hop
- #361 in Techno (CDs & Vinyl)
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Customers praise this album for its excellent European sound and down-tempo mix of acid jazz and electronica, describing it as a must-have for chill music. They find it relaxing and mood-inducing, with amazing vocals, and one customer highlights the terrific variety of instrumentation and vocals. Customers appreciate the album's quality, performance, and value for money.
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Customers appreciate the music quality of this album, describing it as excellent down-tempo mix of acid jazz and electronica with a European sound.
"...Listen to it while you commute, listen to it after dinner, listen to it with a good book, it somehow seems perfect for any situation and will never..." Read more
"...Destiny is one of the most heartfelt and inspiring songs I have ever heard. Definitely listen to that one first and you will know if you like Zero 7...." Read more
"...It has more of a jazzy vibe mixed with RnB, and light electronic elements. Check out these songs... 1...." Read more
"They picked amazing vocalists to team with. The music is great for a moment you want to chill. Fantastic for the end of the work day!" Read more
Customers praise the album's production quality, describing it as excellent and a work of art.
"...The vocals are unique and memorable, the lyrics are beautiful and very sexy, the instrumentals will bring you into a whole other stratosphere...." Read more
"...And the rest of the CD is perfect. The songs are varied and complex enough that I never get tired of it, even after hundreds of listens...." Read more
"...Check out these songs... 1. Destiny - Probably the best on the album, Sophie and Sia together, they nail this song. 2...." Read more
"...What makes this different is the cinematic quality of some of the tracks, and that live studio musicians were used throughout...." Read more
Customers find the album relaxing and mood-inducing, describing it as a wonderful emotional stabilizer.
"...is "Vertigo" by Groove Armada, but this CD is somehow more mature, more emotional, just more...." Read more
"...Destiny is one of the most heartfelt and inspiring songs I have ever heard. Definitely listen to that one first and you will know if you like Zero 7...." Read more
"This isn't just a downtempo, "chill-out" album...." Read more
"...The music on Simple Things is spacey, relaxing, sensual, and sexy...." Read more
Customers find the album appealing, describing it as sexy and sensual, with one customer noting its stylistic transformations through the years.
"...does one come across a CD with tracks so listenable, so delectable, so pleasing, that it simply occupies and becomes a part of the space that is you..." Read more
"...But it's modern, it still belongs today, it's hip in it's way, cool, refreshing and beautiful (almost reaches a Cocteau Twins peak)...." Read more
"...The music on Simple Things is spacey, relaxing, sensual, and sexy...." Read more
"...This album is just sexy and is a perfect soundtrack to any amorous couple's bedroom." Read more
Customers praise the performance of the album, describing it as amazing and delivering well.
"...Each song is finely crafted, well performed and well produced by Zero 7...." Read more
"...Broke down and got this album, and it delivers well...." Read more
"...Sia's incredible performance of "Destiny" brought me to this place, but it was Sophie Barker and "Spinning" that sealed the deal...." Read more
"...I love the European sound. Maybe because I was born in London. Absolutely amazing. I also love When it Falls. I listen to both at least twice a week...." Read more
Customers praise the amazing vocals of the album, with one customer noting the terrific variety of instrumentation and vocals, while another describes it as a flowing listen.
"...The vocals are unique and memorable, the lyrics are beautiful and very sexy, the instrumentals will bring you into a whole other stratosphere...." Read more
"...It's the strong vocals that hooked me in from the multiple singers they brought in for the album...." Read more
"...chord progressions, loaded with portentious minor chords and incredible vocal harmonies. "..." Read more
"...There are male and female vocals, and blends of acoustic and electronic accompaniment...." Read more
Customers find the album offers good value for money.
"...Great production values, though. :) Not only that, but if that is a hit and finances more such work, more power to 'em...." Read more
"...I find this CD was a value for the money ($26/US). Whatever you do, try to stay within $30/US...." Read more
"...There is much depth to the music." Read more
"...I listen to both at least twice a week. Definitely worth buying." Read more
Customers appreciate the album's simplicity, with one noting its technical and techno virtuosity, while another describes it as refined.
"...Buy this record. If you want to feel what music can reach when it is simple, tasty but above all real and full of candidness, try these fine pieces...." Read more
"Simple Things is exactly that. You won't find instrumental virtuousity here...." Read more
"...This etherial piece delivers variety, technical/techno virtuosity and a calmness that will fill you up with peace...." Read more
"...'Simple Things' is simply amazing. Buy it NOW." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2002The only word that I think really captures the essence of this CD is "Beautiful". Very rarely does one come across a CD with tracks so listenable, so delectable, so pleasing, that it simply occupies and becomes a part of the space that is you car CD player, your CD changer at home, your portable CD player, you computer CD-ROM.
From beginning to end, listeners will be amazed by the richness of the vocals and instrumentals on this CD. Each song is finely crafted, well performed and well produced by Zero 7. The vocals are unique and memorable, the lyrics are beautiful and very sexy, the instrumentals will bring you into a whole other stratosphere. Listen to it while you commute, listen to it after dinner, listen to it with a good book, it somehow seems perfect for any situation and will never fail to stir something inside of you.
The only other CD that I own that remotely comes close to this CD is "Vertigo" by Groove Armada, but this CD is somehow more mature, more emotional, just more.
Amazon recommends Nuspirit Helsinki and Beautiful Tomorrow by Blue Six. Yes, those CD's are also good, but not nearly as, how can one say this, emotional and provacative as Simple Things. After listening to this CD a few times, albums Nuspirit Helsinki and Beautiful Tomorrow by Blue Six seem somewhat boring, monotonous, and plain-jane. From the sexy vocals to the well written lyrics to the nicely orchastrated instrumentals, this CD is a work of art. A must own.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2005It is hard for me to describe how inspiring this CD is. I really feel that everyone should have this in their record collection because it is such beautiful music. Destiny is one of the most heartfelt and inspiring songs I have ever heard. Definitely listen to that one first and you will know if you like Zero 7. That is probably one of 10 songs I've heard in my life that I was completely blown away by and couldn't stop thinking about. I can actually remember exactly where I was when I first heard it, how rare is that!
And the rest of the CD is perfect. The songs are varied and complex enough that I never get tired of it, even after hundreds of listens. Because of this it works as well on headphones or in the background. Great music for going to the beach or relaxing. I'm still searching for a CD this good and I haven't found it. Well, their second one is the only one that comes close. The vocalists they have are just so incredibly soulful and the production is beyond top notch. The album came out 4 years ago and I think it shows how talented they are in that no one has come close to touching it (in the genre). I've heard some good singles from other groups, but to make an album so complete, the very top of the genre, it is impressive. Long live Zero 7, one of my favorite groups ever, may they make as many records as possible.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2020OMG what an album! I stumbled onto this group thank to Pandora, who kept playing them in my "trip hop" station. Broke down and got this album, and it delivers well. I don't know that I would call them trip hop, since this has very light electronic elements that are not really the primary sound of any song. It's the strong vocals that hooked me in from the multiple singers they brought in for the album. Sia Furler, Sophie Barker, and Mozez contribute to all the memorable songs on this album. It has more of a jazzy vibe mixed with RnB, and light electronic elements. Check out these songs...
1. Destiny - Probably the best on the album, Sophie and Sia together, they nail this song.
2. Simple Things - Title track, Mozez is soulful as it gets here.
3. In the Waiting Line - My personal fav of the album, Sophie just hits so hard here.
If you are into those tracks you will probably dig the rest of the album.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024They picked amazing vocalists to team with. The music is great for a moment you want to chill. Fantastic for the end of the work day!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2003This isn't just a downtempo, "chill-out" album. What makes this different is the cinematic quality of some of the tracks, and that live studio musicians were used throughout. This is not a remix album; it is a set of real honest-to-God COMPOSITIONS. Two tunes leap out at me, because I sat down and learned them by ear: "In The Waiting Line" is probably the best Noir tune of 2001. A great tune in Bb with three distinct, flowing chord progressions, loaded with portentious minor chords and incredible vocal harmonies. "Give It Away" is a song that any number of movies could use for a love story soundtrack. This is a lovely, wistful instrumental five-chord jam in F#. A great song to have on the CD when you're driving through the wine country on a sunny day. Many other tunes provide diverse highlights as well.
The only tune I'm not wild about is "Destiny," as it is uncomfortably close to the Mariah Carey/Christina Aguilera pop scene for my taste. Great production values, though. :) Not only that, but if that is a hit and finances more such work, more power to 'em.
Throughout the CD, good solid acoustic guitar work and imaginative strings. Hard to believe two obscure studio production assistants came up with such a solid first record. This shows great talent and I hope they do a lot more.
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- AJ RaterReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2011
5.0 out of 5 stars getting to know Zero 7
I was introduced to Zero 7 in a bar in a hotel in Dorset in 2010. Since then I have bought just about everyone of their cd's. I started with Let it Fall (an ideal starting point for those who have not heard them before) which I listen to over and over again, as with Simple Things. Their very latest cd Another Late Night took a bit of getting into as the style and some of the artists have changed, yet I have been won over. The words of the songs are clear and several have some romantic themes, as well as some great music and percussion instrumentation. Lovely music to listen to in the car or during a quiet night in etc. I have bought these for family and friends, all have been wow'd.
- Adam SchoalesReviewed in Canada on September 10, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Pressing of a Classic Album
The debut album from Zero 7 is an absolute classic, and infinitely listenable. As one of my favourite albums of all time I had long coveted a copy on vinyl, but could never afford the overpriced original pressings you would find online.
After many years of waiting through the album has finally seen a modern re-issue, on 180 gram vinyl, and I have to say it is utterly spectacular. This is hands down one of the best sounding records I've bought in quite some time. No pops, no clicks, no surface noise. The vinyl plays so cleanly you'd think it was on CD. I find a lot of modern re-issues tend to be flawed. There's been plenty of discs I've bought that are noisy the first time I drop the needle on the record. Not so here. It sounds glorious.
If you are a fan of the album this is a must purchase. Your sound system will thank you.
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Ferruccio BelloliReviewed in Italy on February 17, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo CD, quasi tutte le canzoni sono belle.
Consegna nei tempi previsti. Il CD contiene quasi tutte le canzoni molto belle, se siete appassionati del genere, da ascoltare dall'inizio alla fine
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M. F. PhanReviewed in France on May 11, 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars ZERO 7 : -SIMPLE THINGS- 2001-Ultimate Dilemma Records- ..."TOTAL PARADISE" ... !
"You think you've heard it all before" ? ..
"vous croyez avoir déjà tout entendu "? .. Probablement ?
L'album débute par le titre :... "I have seen" ...(vocals:Mozez)
Le bonheur se réinvente , la joie se vit , l'écoute nous fait du bien , ... et en l'occurrence , ZERO 7 ,...en cette année 2001 , nous gratifie de cet album, qui , quelques part est hors des attentes , de beaucoups , ...
Qui espérait ? ... un si bel album , un groupe au nom , improbable ... ZERO 7 ... des AS !!! ...
Des musiciens voyageant entre nuages et terres , entre océans , soleils , étoiles , et rêveries millénaire ,... ZERO 7 ... des musiciens de studio , des arpenteurs , des créateurs ,... des Artistes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...
... Il y a des guitares électro acoustiques , des sons électro , des pianos , des violons , des samples, des arrangements magnifiquement joués ... ... limpide ...
Si ZERO 7 fait dans l'Ultime Onctuosité , ... jalonnant de mélodies, nos envies et célestes moments de solitudes , ... sur la platine , ... Les bass , les haut bois , les flutes traverssières ,... Le tempo en Crescendo ... , une douceur nacré , les cuivres , résonnent dans la profondeur de l'espace , environnant , Juste est l'émotion , radieux est l'instant , beau , assiduité , et le Tempo ... .;... ... .;... ... .;... et le Tempo et le Tempo et le souffle ...
Nous Sommes Des Voyageurs ...
Vivez ...
Ecoutez:
Track 7:- Distraction -
Vocals : Sia Furler
Bass : Pete Trotman
Guitar : Dedi Madden
Violin : Sally Herbert
Track 8:-in the waiting line-
Vocals : Sophie Barker
Bass : Pete Trotman
Guitar : Dedi Madden
Drums : Jeremy Stacey .... entre autres ,
les compositions sont ambiancées , atmosphériques ...
Les cuivres , les orgues , les pianos électriques ...
Nous sommes en 2001 , quand sort cet album évocateur ... de splendeurs ,... la plénitude des moments ,
une magie qui coule de source ,
Une plage s'étendant à perte , un soleil éclatant à 14 heures, les vagues océanes s'échouant sur un rivage frais.. chaud..
aucun vendeur de glaces ,
Imaginez , une piste de ski alpin ... casque sur les oreilles ...le soleil éclatant nous éffarant de ses rayons direct sur la neige ... les skis ... la descente ... les énergies ...
Track 2 : c'est le tempéré , cadencé ... "POLARIS" ...
ZERO 7 ... C'est aussi ce lumineux titre 3, émotionel et aérien charismatiquement contruit tout en un raffinement subtilement élévateur ... un ascenseur pour la joie et la beauté... ou si les choses nous étaient contées ... ce splendide "DESTINY" !!!! qui vous fera REVER à tout ce qu'il peut y avoir de plus splendide en ce bas monde .. .. ( Sia Furler et Sophie Barker en Duo )...
Ou quand les ailes de l'oiseau tiennent au vent ... l'oiseau décolle ... LA VIE ...
ZERO 7: -SIMPLE THINGS- incommensurable élégance -
Si vous connaissez Zero 7 , vous savez déjà ...
ZERO 7: -SIMPLE THINGS- 2001 -ULTIMATE DILEMMA RECORDS-
ADMIRABLE...
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drumatrixxReviewed in Japan on November 18, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars ありがとう御座いました
非常に状態の良い商品でとても満足です。誠にありがとう御座いました!