Is Head Up High a good place to start with Morcheeba?

Yes, Head Up High is recommended as a starting point for new Morcheeba listeners. A smooth blend of trip-hop and soulful melodies, creating a laid-back yet introspective atmosphere throughout the album. Released in 2013, 'Head Up High' is Morcheeba's seventh studio album, coming nearly five years after their previous record 'Blood Like Lemonade'. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing their sound after a period of lineup changes, marking a return to their signature blend of electronic and organic elements that originally garnered them acclaim.

Who is Head Up High for?

Head Up High works well if you're into laid-back introspection during afternoons, steady pacing for focused listening and smooth grooves for easy flow.

How many songs are on Head Up High?

Head Up High has 12 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

Head Up High

Morcheeba · 2013

48 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

A smooth blend of trip-hop and soulful melodies, creating a laid-back yet introspective atmosphere throughout the album.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Gimme Your Love Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and infectious groove, showcasing the band's signature blend of electronic beats and soulful vocals.
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Face of Danger — This track combines dark lyrical themes with an upbeat tempo, illustrating Morcheeba's ability to juxtapose contrasting moods seamlessly.
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Finally Found You — With its reflective lyrics and lush instrumentation, this song encapsulates the emotional core of the album, highlighting personal growth and discovery.

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 showcases solid songwriting and production, with a cohesive flow but lacks standout moments.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that blend seamlessly with instrumental elements, enhancing the atmospheric quality.
The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, creating a sense of closure that contrasts with the more energetic earlier songs.

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

laid-back introspection during afternoons
steady pacing for focused listening
smooth grooves for easy flow
cathartic moments of emotional release

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy party tracks
prefer instant gratification over patience

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and cohesion in Morcheeba's sound in their later career.
Themes: laid-back introspection· soulful resilience
Career context: Released in 2013, 'Head Up High' is Morcheeba's seventh studio album, coming nearly five years after their previous record 'Blood Like Lemonade'. At this point in their career, the band was re-establishing their sound after a period of lineup changes, marking a return to their signature blend of electronic and organic elements that originally garnered them acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors: Zero 7· Air· Massive Attack