Lamb

The Profile

Lamb are an English electronic duo formed in Manchester in 1996 by producer Andy Barlow and vocalist Lou Rhodes. They blend trip‑hop, drum’n’bass rhythms, and orchestral textures with Rhodes’ distinctive voice. Notable songs include “Górecki” and “Gabriel.”

Members: Lou Rhodes (vocals) and Andy Barlow (production). Formed in Manchester (1996); initial run until 2004, reunited in 2009. Signature tracks: “Górecki” and “Gabriel.” Albums include Lamb (1996), Fear of Fours (1999), What Sound (2001), Between Darkness and Wonder (2003), 5 (2011), Backspace Unwind (2014), The Secret Of Letting Go (2019). Reviews note string arrangements on Between Darkness and Wonder, with orchestration involvement by David Campbell.

Six DeBaser reviews chart Lamb’s path from the 1996 debut through string-laced electronica and drum’n’bass pulses to later reunions. Writers highlight Lou Rhodes’ distinctive voice, Andy Barlow’s meticulous beats, and a balance of melancholy and warmth. ‘Górecki’ and ‘Gabriel’ loom large while albums like What Sound and Fear of Fours show breadth beyond any single tag.