Zero 7: Simple Things Album Review

Picked myself up a copy of Zero 7's Simple Things today, arguably their best album for £6 in HMV. Luckily, I already have it on my iPod, so I know just how amazing it is, but I just had to buy it, purely for collective purposes and just in case I no longer have an mp3 player (touch wood!)E

If you've not heard the album, or even the band, I strongly suggest you buy the album, or if you're cash strapped, borrow it from somebody or by any other means necessary (just don't get caught, if you know what I mean). Many people believed them to be just a British rip off of the French downtempo phenomenon that is Air, but listening to this album well and truly shuts the critics up. While still having that ambient mood of the French twosome, the added instrumentals and distinct difference in melody and sound, along with angelic vocals from the likes of Sia Furler and Sophie Barker, not to mention the deep sultry voice of Mozez, give this CD an edge that sets Zero 7 apart from all the ambient bands out there. If you don't believe me, go to YouTube and type in Destiny by Zero 7 and play the video and I'm sure you'll agree that should you want relaxing, Zero 7 are the band for you.