Morcheeba: Blast From The Late 90's

I guess this is no big deal. Morcheeba released an album back in 2008 right? So it's not like this is a comeback. Oh but it is. Not since 2003 has Morcheeba had it's original lead singer, Skye Edwards, as part of the group and this album marks her triumphant return. Let me just say this, it is certainly nice to hear it. These guys have gone mostly unnoticed over the last decade all the while continuing to put out records but it just wasn't the same without Skye. For most of us a lead singers voice is what we most identify with as the sound of the band and generally when it changes so does the music. Now to the record. So far after a few listens I am happy to say that Morcheeba sound as good as ever, or should I say as chill as ever. As the Electronic movement started to grow in the late 90's, Morcheeba toiled as a relaxing alternative and garnered a large following alongside bands like Portishead, Sneaker Pimps, Massive Attack and Supreme Beings of Leisure. Great songs like "The Sea", "Blindfolded" and more distinguished them as a leader in the lounge style, electro trip-hop as some would say. Certainly the years have altered the sound a bit with this being a bit more laid back but it was already way laid back to begin with. When you want a cool slow down, pop in this new record from Morcheeba and chill on a nice summer day. Drinks are manadatory.