Simple Things

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The 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.

OMG 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.

I'm very skeptical of ambient-type releases. However, zero7's "simple things" is a very listenable album. English artists have always been generally comfortable in an electronic environment, and zero7 is no exception. This album will range from excercises in electronic minimalism to tracks weaving funky bass lines laced with sultry vocal tracks and sprinkled with notes of rising string instruments. The problem with most ambient music is that it is far too passive; produced with the full intention of staying in the background without being intrusive. "simple things" does not fall into that category. There is a soul, a backbone if you will, to the production. This album is just sexy and is a perfect soundtrack to any amorous couple's bedroom.

It 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.

Zero 7 has several albums out now, but in my opinion, Simple Things and Where it Falls, are the best ones. The music on Simple Things is spacey, relaxing, sensual, and sexy. This would be good music to play if you want to open a bottle of wine, light some candles, and have a quiet, romantic night with your significant other. There are male and female vocals, and blends of acoustic and electronic accompaniment. I would recommend Zero 7 to a listener who is a fan of any of the following other bands: -Thievery Corporation, specifically the spacier, smoother, and electronic songs -Portishead -Wax Poetic -Boards of Canada, though Zero 7 is not as abstract and strange as BOC is. -New Age and less traditional types of Jazz. I like most of the songs on this album about equally. There don't really seem to be any duds that fall below the others, or hits that stand above the rest. If you can, try to purchase and enjoy the whole album as a compilation. There is a lot of variety to be enjoyed here.

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.

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.

Consegna nei tempi previsti. Il CD contiene quasi tutte le canzoni molto belle, se siete appassionati del genere, da ascoltare dall'inizio alla fine

"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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