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Big Calm

Morcheeba · 1998

50 min · 12 tracks · electronic · trip hop

A sultry blend of trip-hop grooves and soothing melodies entwined with reflective lyrical narratives.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • reflective and contemplative moods
  • soothing background ambiance
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Big Calm' was Morcheeba's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'Charango'. At this point, the band had solidified their signature sound, characterized by a mix of electronic music and soulful vocals, positioning them as prominent figures in the trip-hop scene of the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Zero 7· Air· Massive Attack

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Sea 5:48
  • 2 Shoulder Holster 4:05
  • 3 Part of the Process 4:24
  • 4 Blindfold 4:38
  • 5 Let Me See 4:21
  • 6 Bullet Proof 4:13
  • 7 Over and Over 2:21
  • 8 Friction 4:14
  • 9 Diggin’ a Watery Grave 1:36
  • 10 Fear and Love 5:04
  • 11 Big Calm 6:00
  • 12 The Music That We Hear 3:49

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