Lamb (Electronica) - What Sound: Deluxe Edition

Artist:

Lamb (Manchester)

UPC:

099923862123

See Also:

Death in Vegas Orton, Beth Faithless

Description:

Personnel: Louise Rhodes, Michael Franti (vocals); Arto Lindsay (guitar, electric guitar); Jimi Goodwin (guitar); The London Session Orchestra (strings); MJ Cole (keyboards, programming); Ned "Egg" Scott (keyboards); John Thorne (double bass); Mikey Wilson (drums); Martin Eden, Andy Barlow (programming); Guy Sigsworth (bass programming); Tony Vega (scratches).
Audio Mixers: Dave Bascombe; Andy Barlow.
Audio Remixers: Fila Brazillia; Funkst?rung; MJ Cole; Nellee Hooper; Peter Kruder; Richard Dorfmeister.
Recording information: EMI Abbey Road Studios, London, England; Hyde St Studios, San Francisco, CA; Kampo studios, New York, NY; Konk Studios, London, England; The Toyshop, Manchester, England; Toy II, London, England.
Unknown Contributor Roles: Safiya Robinson; Imani Robinson; Wesley Etienne; James McKone; Sam Biggins; Josephine Taylor; Benjamin McKone; Tabitha Taylor; Amy Biggins.
Still one of the most inventive groups in electronica, Lamb continued pushing the boundaries of singer/songwriter drum`n`bass three albums in, and also came to grips with a few of the growing pains of their sophomore album. Even while Andy Barlow`s productions again set a gold standard for ambitious, evocative, intelligent accompaniment, Louise Rhodes` vocals have improved noticeably since the occasionally over-reaching Fear of Fours. Yes, her crying, confessional style of delivery can still wear (especially for a genre never overly enthusiastic about vocals to begin with), but she`s obviously gained in control without sacrificing intensity. The opener, "What Sound," begins with a set of tender love lyrics, gradually expanding with orchestral strings and Barlow`s tight, stop-time production. The paranoid breaks of "One" give way to a downright extroverted performance on "Sweet," though Rhodes saves her most pained vocals for the very next track, "I Cry." Barlow scorches on the Chemicals-style breaks and furious turntablism of "Scratch Bass," but then comes right back with a pair of beautiful ballads directed inwards. He`s also unafraid to keep the backing (relatively) simple, even on the single "Gabriel." It`s clear that every beat, every effect has been labored over, but thankfully that impression is an unconscious one. Another nice touch: the admirably low-profile appearances by excellent musicians like Arto Lindsay on guitar, Me`Shell Ndeg?Ocello on bass, and Michael Franti on vocals. If there were any doubters about Lamb being the brightest, most talented singer/producer combo in electronica, What Sound is all the argument needed to the contrary. ~ John Bush

Track Listing:

DISC 1:

1. What Sound
2. One
3. Sweet
4. I Cry
5. Scratch Bass
6. Heaven
7. Small
8. Gabriel - (Nellie Hooper/Steve Lillywhite mix)
9. Sweetheart
10. Just Is
11. Gabriel - (MJ Cole Mix)
12. Written
13. Night Has a Thousand Eyes, The
14. Gabriel - (Nellee Hooper Mix)
15. Blessing in Disguise

DISC 2:

1. Gabriel
2. Sweet
3. Trans Fatty Acid - (Kruder & Dormeister Session Mix)
4. Cotton Wool - (Fila Brazilia Mix)
5. Sweet - (Soulchild Radio Mix)
6. Heaven - (Funkstorung Mix)

Album Information

Release Date:

05/06/2003

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Electronic

Subgenre:

Electronica

Label:

Koch Records (USA)

Producer:

Guy Sigsworth; Lamb; Nellee Hooper; Peter Kruder; Richard Dorfmeister

Catalog Number:

8621

Original Release Year:

2001

# of Discs:

2

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

67 : 14

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