Morcheeba
The Antidote

THE REVIEW

The Godfrey brothers, better known as Morcheeba, return with The Antidote, the fifth album of their now decade-long career. The album can be considered as a record of great changes for the English band. First among these is the vocalist: Daisy Martey takes the place of Skye Edwards.
Additionally, for the release of the CD, the band signed a new record deal, leaving behind the one that had linked them for years to a major label.

Always masters in the art of downtempo, Morcheeba are skilled mixers of various styles that combine trip-hop, funky, electronica, blues, and folk, synthesized into a song form that is easy to enjoy. The success thus achieved explains the use of their music for soundtracks, advertisements, and, naturally, the impressive number of copies of their albums sold (more than five million). Morcheeba is definitely a reference point for the entire new ambient movement that has emerged from the mid-nineties to today. Following the success of Big Calm, Morcheeba have carefully calibrated the stylistic directions of their work, enriching their sound in a refined and convincing manner.

After parting ways with Skye Edwards, they spent some time looking to find a new and "right" voice to collaborate with, until they came across Daisy Martey and were mesmerized. Hence, The Antidote. A new chapter aimed at reinventing without distorting their own history.
The single "Wonder Never Cease" is a clear demonstration of this. The path remains that of relaxed atmospheres, and the voice, although different from Skye's, adds a new touch of personality to the sound which, overall, remains the unmistakable sound of Morcheeba.
The album, well-balanced in its tracklist, takes us through landscapes now more markedly electronic (loops, sampling) now more classically rock (certain guitars are very prominent in various solo moments).
The Antidote can thus satisfy the palate of long-time fans of the band, as well as tantalize and win over an audience with a penchant for the more psychedelic sounds of the '60s.