Is Blood Like Lemonade a good place to start with Morcheeba?

Yes, Blood Like Lemonade is recommended as a starting point for new Morcheeba listeners. A lush blend of trip-hop grooves and soulful melodies that evoke a sense of introspection and emotional depth. Released in 2010, Blood Like Lemonade marked Morcheeba's return after a five-year hiatus following the album Dive Deep. The band's sound evolved during this period, embracing more electronic elements while maintaining their signature laid-back vibe. This album was significant as it re-established their presence in the evolving trip-hop scene.

Who is Blood Like Lemonade for?

Blood Like Lemonade works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and contemplative evening vibes.

How many songs are on Blood Like Lemonade?

Blood Like Lemonade has 10 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Blood Like Lemonade

Morcheeba · 2010

45 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

A lush blend of trip-hop grooves and soulful melodies that evoke a sense of introspection and emotional depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Crimson Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Blood Like Lemonade — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of bittersweet emotions, featuring a smooth vocal delivery that intertwines melancholy with uplifting instrumentation.
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Recipe for Disaster — This track stands out with its catchy hook and playful lyrics, effectively blending elements of funk and electronic music, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Even Though — With its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and vulnerability that permeates the album, offering an emotional anchor.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic elements with soulful melodies, showcasing solid production and cohesion but lacks standout compositions.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more ambient soundscape that shifts the album's mood.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies alongside instrumental sections, creating a rich texture throughout the record.
The final two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus
contemplative evening vibes
layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Revitalized Morcheeba's career after a hiatus, showcasing their evolved sound.
Themes: bittersweet reflections· life's unpredictability
Career context: Released in 2010, Blood Like Lemonade marked Morcheeba's return after a five-year hiatus following the album Dive Deep. The band's sound evolved during this period, embracing more electronic elements while maintaining their signature laid-back vibe. This album was significant as it re-established their presence in the evolving trip-hop scene.
Stylistic neighbors: Zero 7· Air· Massive Attack