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.
Why this album works
'Big Calm' received critical acclaim for its seamless blend of genres and solidified Morcheeba's place in the trip-hop movement. The album peaked at number 17 on the UK Albums Chart and has been cited as influential in shaping the sound of electronic music during that era.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions reflective and contemplative moods soothing background ambiance
- 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
- giorge mijael· Robbie Williams· Duran Duran· Ellie Goulding· Radiohead· Blur· Kim Wilde· Pet Shop Boys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Sea Standout 5:48
- 2 Shoulder Holster 4:05
- 3 Part of the Process Standout 4:24
- 4 Blindfold 4:38
- 5 Let Me See 4:21
- 6 Bullet Proof Standout 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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