Morcheeba
Charango

THE REVIEW

Given the request from my partner (gale)... here this week, I would like to closely comment on the penultimate musical endeavor by Morcheeba, as always perfectly guided by the brilliant and sunny voice of Skye Edwards.

It seemed like too many years had passed since the release of Who Can You Trust, the first and extraordinary album of the English band, but finally, the wait is over.
With Charango, Morcheeba have rediscovered those thrilling impulses that had guided their steps to the top of the charts. The CD progresses following an eclectic vision of contemporary music that does not hesitate to embrace cultures and sounds thousands of kilometers apart. The dark sounds of their early days blend with the sunny and relaxing melodies of Brazil.
Musical definitions and trends lose their meaning, leaving the listener defenseless at the center of a lush jungle animated by a rich groove. Trip-hop, Brazilian psychedelia, funk, and soul – just to provide some "reassuring" coordinates – nourish the earth where Morcheeba scatters the seeds from which fruits will grow that no one will be able to resist.

A final tip: listen closely to What New York Couples Fight About and Undress Me Now, where Skye's voice is something indescribable... amazing!!!