Product Code: WET30296132
Original price was: $31.00.$18.60Current price is: $18.60.Big Calm (1998) is Morcheebas lush and soulful second album, a defining work of late-90s downtempo and trip-hop. Building on the smoky grooves of their debut, the band refined their sound into something warmer and more organic, blending electronic beats with folk, blues, and cinematic textures. Skye Edwardss velvety vocals glide through tracks like The Sea, Part of the Process, and Blindfold, her understated delivery giving the album an intimate, dreamlike tone. The result is a seamless mix of sophistication and ease perfect for both late nights and lazy afternoons. Big Calm stands out for its timeless mood and balance between electronic polish and natural instrumentation. The production is rich but never heavy-handed, with the Godfrey brothers crafting intricate layers that reward close listening. Its an album that defined chill-out culture while transcending it a masterclass in atmosphere, melody, and quiet emotion that remains one of Morcheebas most beloved releases.
Reviews
A beautifully crafted album smooth, soulful, and effortlessly cool. Rolling Stone
Big Calm captures the elegance and emotion of trip-hop at its finest. The Guardian
Warm, seductive, and sonically rich an essential of its era. AllMusic
A1 The Sea
A2 Shoulder Holster
A3 Part Of The Process
A4 Blindfold
A5 Let Me See
B1 Bullet Proof
B2 Over And Over
B3 Friction
B4 Diggin' A Watery Grave
B5 Fear And Love
B6 Big Calm