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THE REVIEW
"I have left a million stars
and an ocean light and cleary blue
i have left the warmth of the sun
and a million adventures not yet begun"
"Northern skies"
With the previous "Life For Rent," something was already hinted at, the desire to go beyond an impactful electronic sound that supported her delicate voice, which distinguished her debut. Four years later, here is the English Dido Armstrong with her third LP; a sufficiently long time to thoughtfully consider the new work and attempt to make some advances.
"Safe Trip Home" confirms that the artist of "Thank You" and "White Flag" has gone beyond her initial production. It is a complex, very intimate, and challenging album. At first listening, one might feel a bit disoriented; there is no easily catchy pop track, and right from the opening of "Don't Believe In Love," it shows a more acoustic sound with a very subtle electronic backdrop. Indeed, the rest of the album is an immersion in small songs built on delicate vocal threads where the words weigh as much as the sounds. The petite English artist now also carves out more space for herself as a musician, playing the acoustic guitar in addition to the keyboards, and in "Quiet Times" she returns to her first love, the drums. A very essential drumming supports a delicate yet perfect melody. This album is full of excellent songs, "The Day Before The Day," "It Comes It Goes," "Burnin Love," which possess their own soul and reflect that of the author, who, despite having a limited vocal range, always manages to get the most from her performances, and live, she is very talented, and her songs have a great impact even in their live rendition. Notable are the two tracks that make greater use of electronic sounds, very atmospheric nonetheless, "Grafton Street" with Brian Eno and the concluding and beautiful "Northern Skies."
With "Safe Trip Home," Dido proves to be a very interesting artist for the future, and in the end, the challenge of the third LP has been overcome very well.
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Dido’s third album, 'Safe Trip Home,' marks a thoughtful evolution from her earlier work, embracing a more acoustic and intimate style. The album offers complex and delicate arrangements that highlight her vocal nuances and songwriting skills. Notable tracks include collaborations with Brian Eno and a return to live instrumentation. Overall, the album reveals Dido as a mature artist ready for future challenges.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
01 Don't Believe in Love (03:52)
I want to go to bed with arms around me,
but wake up on my own
pretend that I'm still sleeping,
till you go home
I can't look at you this morning,
I should probably have a sign
that says: "leave right now or quicker,
you've overstayed your time"
If I don't believe in love
nothing would last for me
if I don't believe in love
nothing is safe for me
when I don't believe in love
you're too close to me
it's why you have to leave
maybe I slept peaceful on your shoulder,
your arm warm around my side
but it's different now it's morning
and I can't face your smile
the second that I feel your safe hands
reaching out for mine
I slip away and out of sight,
you've overstayed your time
If I don't believe in love
nothing is good for me
If I don't believe in love
nothing would last for me
If I don't believe in love
nothing is new for me
nothing is warm for me
nothing is real for me
If I don't believe in love
nothing is good for me
If I don't believe in love
nothing would last for me
when I don't believe in love
nothing is new for me
nothing is warm for me
nothing is real for me
if I don't believe in love
what do you get from me?
when I don't believe in love
nothing is real for me
if I don't believe in love
you're getting too close to me
that's why you have to leave
that's why you have to leave
if I don't believe in love
if I don't believe in love
if I don't believe in love
nothing is left for me
if I don't believe in love
you're too good for me
Dido
British singer‑songwriter who rose to fame with No Angel (1999) and Life for Rent (2003). Known for the crossover of trip‑hop textures and pop songwriting, with signature singles Here With Me, Thank You, and White Flag. Early collaborator with Faithless; Thank You was sampled by Eminem on Stan.08 Reviews
