Simple Things |
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Studio album by Zero 7 |
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Released |
23 April 2001 (2001-04-23) |
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Genre |
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Length |
61:14 |
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Label |
Ultimate Dilemma |
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Producer |
Zero 7 |
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Zero 7 chronology |
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Singles from Simple Things |
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- "I Have Seen"
Released: 2001
- "Destiny"
Released: 2001
- "End Theme (Roni Size Remixes)"
Released: 2001
- "In the Waiting Line"
Released: 2001
- "Distractions"
Released: 2001
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Simple Things is the debut studio album by Zero 7, released on 23 April 2001. It peaked at number 28 on the UK Albums Chart, staying in the chart for 56 weeks.[1] It was nominated for the Mercury Prize.[2]
Critical reception
Tim DiGravina of AllMusic gave the album 4 stars out of 5, calling it "an accomplished slice of soulful genius that rewards frequent spins."[3] He said, "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."[3] Matt Diehl of Rolling Stone gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, saying, "More like jazz on acid than acid jazz, Simple Things can be hallucinatory yet eminently listenable; it's chill-out music with a little something for your mind as well."[9] For Rob Mitchum, writing for Pitchfork, the album was too similar to Air's Moon Safari.[8]
Track listing
Source: [11]
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1. | "I Have Seen" (The Peddlers cover) | Roy Phillips | 5:07 |
2. | "Polaris" | | 4:48 |
3. | "Destiny" | | 5:38 |
4. | "Give It Away" | | 5:17 |
5. | "Simple Things" | | 4:24 |
6. | "Red Dust" | | 5:40 |
7. | "Distractions" | - Henry Binns
- Sam Hardaker
- Sia Furler
| 5:16 |
8. | "In the Waiting Line" | - Henry Binns
- Sam Hardaker
- Sophie Barker
| 4:35 |
9. | "Out of Town" | | 4:48 |
10. | "This World" | - Henry Binns
- Sam Hardaker
- Osmond Wright
| 5:37 |
11. | "Likufanele" | - George Martin
- Primrose Nyoka
- Zandile Mayekiso
| 6:24 |
12. | "End Theme" | Daryl Runswick | 3:38 |
Total length: | 61:14 |
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13. | "Salt Water Sound" | | 5:30 |
14. | "Spinning" | - Henry Binns
- Sam Hardaker
- Sophie Barker
| 6:03 |
Total length: | 74:47 |
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13. | "Salt Water Sound" | | 5:30 |
14. | "Spinning" | - Henry Binns
- Sam Hardaker
- Sophie Barker
| 6:03 |
15. | "Monday Night" | | 6:55 |
Total length: | 79:39 |
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1. | "Destiny (Photek Remix)" | 7:13 |
2. | "In the Waiting Line (Dorfmeister Con Madrid De Los Austrias Dub)" | 6:42 |
3. | "Spinning Dub" | 5:25 |
4. | "In the Waiting Line (Aquanote's Naked Adaption)" | 6:43 |
5. | "Salt Water Sound" | 5:32 |
6. | "End Theme (Roni's Tear It Down Remix)" | 7:58 |
Total length: | 38:22 |
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
- Zero 7 – production, mixing
- Demus – mixing (3, 5)
- Mozez – vocals (1, 5, 10)
- Sia Furler – vocals (3, 7)
- Sophie Barker – vocals (3, 8, 14)
- Dedi Madden – guitar (1, 7, 8)
- Allan Simpson – guitar (3, 4, 6)
- Phil Thornalley – guitar (9), bass guitar (9)
- Pete Trotman – bass guitar (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12)
- Max Beesley – Rhodes piano (5)
- The Brilliant Strings – strings (1, 4, 5, 6, 12)
- Sally Herbert – violin (1, 7, 10, 11)
- Graeme Stewart – trumpet (4, 6)
- Simon Elms – trumpet (9)
- Dan Litman – flute (6)
- Jeremy Stacey – drums (1, 8, 12)
- Miggi Barradas – drums (4)
- Ollie Savill – percussion (2)
- Jenny Arrel – percussion (11)
- House – design
References
- 1 2 "Zero 7". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ Simpson, Dave (27 July 2001). "Who the hell are... The Mercury nominees?". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- 1 2 3 DiGravina, Tim. "Simple Things – Zero 7". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ↑ "Zero 7: Simple Things". Alternative Press (163): 82. February 2002.
- ↑ Lefler, John (2–9 May 2002). "Zero 7: Simple Things (Quango/Palm)". The Boston Phoenix. Archived from the original on 4 April 2004. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ↑ Moore, Ralph (May 2001). "Zero 7: Simple Things (Ultimate Dilemma)". Muzik (72): 65.
- ↑ Needham, Alex (5 April 2001). "Zero 7: Simple Things". NME. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- 1 2 Mitchum, Rob (15 April 2002). "Zero 7: Simple Things". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- 1 2 Diehl, Matt (6 December 2001). "Zero 7: Simple Things". Rolling Stone (RS 883/884). ISSN 0035-791X. Archived from the original on 1 October 2007. Retrieved 29 April 2011.
- ↑ Clover, Joshua (September 2001). "Zero 7: Simple Things". Spin. 17 (9): 160. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ↑ Simple Things (booklet). Zero 7. Ultimate Dilemma Records. 2001.
- ↑ "Zero 7: Top Dance/Electronic Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ "Zero 7: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ "Zero 7: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ↑ "British album certifications – Zero 7 – Simple things". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
Select albums in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Simple things in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
- ↑ "American album certifications – Zero 7 – Simple things". Recording Industry Association of America.
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- ↑ "New Zero 7 Album 'Falls' In Marc". Billboard. 12 May 2003. Retrieved 20 June 2018.
- ↑ Sexton, Paul (21 February 2004). "Keeping British Music Vital". Billboard. Retrieved 12 September 2018.