Fragments of Freedom
Morcheeba · 2000
44 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A smooth blend of trip-hop and soulful melodies that evoke a sense of introspective freedom.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day — This track encapsulates the album's relaxed vibe, featuring a catchy chorus and smooth instrumentation that invites listeners to embrace patience and perseverance.
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World Looking In Start here — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics and rich soundscapes, effectively blending electronic elements with soulful vocals.
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Fragments of Freedom — The title track serves as an anthem for self-discovery and liberation, showcasing the band's lyrical depth alongside a captivating melody that resonates throughout the record.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends smooth trip-hop with soulful melodies, showcasing strong production and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fourth track introduces a more laid-back instrumental section that shifts the album's energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- introspective reflective moments
- smooth seamless listening experience
- gentle uplifting vibes
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its smooth blend of trip-hop and soulful melodies.
- Themes
- chaotic clarity· soulful resilience
- Career context
- Fragments of Freedom marked Morcheeba's fourth studio album, released after their commercial breakthrough with Big Calm in 1998. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and fanbase, navigating through lineup changes yet maintaining their signature atmospheric style. This album showcases their evolution while still appealing to the established listeners who embraced their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Zero 7· Air· Massive Attack
Tracklist
- 1 World Looking In Start here 4:07
- 2 Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day 3:35
- 3 Love Is Rare 4:04
- 4 Let It Go 4:43
- 5 A Well Deserved Break 2:13
- 6 Love Sweet Love 3:59
- 7 In the Hands of the Gods 1:42
- 8 Shallow End 3:53
- 9 Be Yourself 3:16
- 10 Coming Down Gently 4:20
- 11 Good Girl Down 3:27
- 12 Fragments of Freedom 5:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Simple Things
Zero 7
Shares lush soundscapes and a blend of electronic grooves with soulful vocals.
Talkie Walkie
Air
Offers a similarly atmospheric feel with polished production and introspective melodies.
The Mirror Conspiracy
Thievery Corporation
Combines trip hop rhythms with a sense of exploration and rich sonic textures.
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