Zero 7 - Simple Things [2LP]

Zero 7 - Simple Things [2LP]Zero 7s Simple Things drifts in like a warm evening breeze, unhurried, intimate, and effortlessly cool. Released in 2001, this debut album quietly defined the sound of early 2000s downtempo while making relaxation feel like a serious art form. Formed by producers Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker, Zero 7 emerged from the UKs chillout scene with a sound that blended electronic subtlety, soul warmth, and understated pop songwriting. Simple Things arrived at

and multi-instrumentalist

they interpret and revive songs originally recorded by NOLA Blues legends such as Leadbelly

with producer Erik Ron (Godsmack

Frank's self-titled debut

Accompanied by a tour manager

It mostly contains the group's hit singles from the 1980s but also mixes in some live staples as well as one new recording

Phoenix became an instant critical darling

with Jessie Zubot on violin and fantastic supporting vocals from Kinney Starr

and influence from Head of David and Killdozer

The band rips through the timely "Gonna Set You Straight" with violent and natural ease

Long-awaited by the residents' large international fanbase Formed in the early 1970s

it is being pressed for the very first time on vinyl