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Without darkness there couldn't be wonder

Charlene | Poland | 10/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

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This cd is the one of the indescribable. I guess all what's the most important was already said in the others' reviews, but still I think it's not nearly enough to express the true character of the album.



As the title suggests, Lamb's music perfectly puts you between the darkness and wonder. Through the sounds and lyrics, they manipulate your mind, so they can send you on the unforgettable journey; either will you joyfully soar in the ecstatic blue skies, or you'll dramatically fall down into the middle of dark forest of melancholy. Just get this piece of musical treasure and don't expect anything - close your eyes and let the music take you. When you eventually wake up, you'll decide yourself wether the dream was unpleasant, or a beautiful one."

Apt summation

Laurence Upton | Wilts, UK | 06/05/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Lamb's fifth album since their self-titled debut of 1996 also turned out to be the last, with both founding members Andy Barlow and Louise Robinson (Louise Rhodes as was, having gone on to marry Crispin Robinson) embarking on solo projects. Perhaps wisely quitting while they were still ahead, Lamb brought a level of sophistication, lyrically, musically and emotionally, almost unique in the world of drum and bass, although this is a music that cannot be wholly ascribed to any one category. In this record they have achieved a summation of their art, be it in the deceptively pastoral passages of Clouds Clear, or the attack on your loudspeakers that is Sugar 5. At times exploring the darkest corners of human relationships, while at others celebrating the joys of living, Lamb can only make one look forward to what they come up with individually in the future"