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Pioneers of the British music scene, Blackest Blue will be the bands 10th studio album in a discography that spans three decades. 2020 saw Morcheeba unable to tour or perform live, which gave Skye Edwards & Ross Godfrey time to write songs and really get to hone them, as Godfrey puts it. There werent so many pressures so we could really take our time getting the songs right, adds Edwards.
The result of this time is a refined 10 track album that fuses previous incarnations and sound of the band such as downbeat, chill, electro-pop & soul into one cohesive record that dives deep into the soul of the bands genre-mashing musical heritage. As usual, the band didnt approach the album with any pre-conceptions, and instead created an organic journey that represents everything great about Morcheeba.
Edwards lyrics are primarily focused on positivity and overcoming personal adversity that lies within. Sounds Of Blue, is a stunning cut that puts Skye Edwards sultry vocals to the forefront, floating high above an ethereal backdrop.
The album includes features with Duke Garwood (known for his work with Mark Lanegan, amongst others) and Brad Barr (The Slip, The Barr Brothers).
Morcheebas global reach is impressive, taking them to every corner of the world . Their signature chilled electronic/organic sound has been border-hopping ever since the London-based band emerged as a household name. The past year has been one of introspection for the duo, as they take stock of their renewed global fan base and look forward to being able to play the new album live in the not too distant future. This was the first time since I was a teenager that Id spent a year off the road and I enjoyed the tranquility, although I missed playing my guitar in far off lands, says Godfrey.
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