Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, establishing Lamb as significant players in the trip hop scene alongside contemporaries like Massive Attack and Portishead. It was lauded for its experimental approach and emotional depth, paving the way for future artists in the genre and influencing the musical landscape of the late '90s.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in January 1996, 'Lamb' marked the debut album for the British duo Lamb, comprised of singer Lou Rhodes and producer Andy Barlow. Their innovative blend of trip hop and electronic music positioned them at the forefront of the genre as it gained momentum in the mid-'90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fantastic Plastic Machine· Towa Tei· Jazzanova
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lusty 4:10
- 2 God Bless 5:53
- 3 Cotton Wool Standout 5:07
- 4 Trans Fatty Acid Standout 7:36
- 5 Zero 5:33
- 6 Merge 5:44
- 7 Gold 5:40
- 8 Closer 3:57
- 9 Górecki Standout 6:30
- 10 Feela / [silence] / Cotton Wool (Fila Brazillia mix) 17:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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