No Angel

No Angel
- DIDO NO ANGEL
Dido's debut is molded from Sarah McLachlan's intimate soul, SinÂ©ad O'Connor's Celtic yelp, and Beth Orton's morose resolve--with all the sharp edges rounded out. Sculpted by producers Rollo (her brother) and techno-scientist Youth, No Angel is dream-pop mixed with Portishead-esque trip-hop; the results are midtempo ballads that would feel at home in Seal's neighborhood. The melancholy opener, "Here with Me," incorporates acoustic rhythm guitar, fluid strings, and a snare-driven tempo that simulates the slapping of rain off a windshield. "My Lover's Gone" is ethereal and misty, sounding at once ancient and modern with its synthesized ocean sounds and seagull cries. The only clunker is "Don't Think of Me," a passive, soft-bellied cousin to Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know." These songs play out beautifully in that quiet zone between slumber and consciousness--where you can see everything behind closed eyes. --Beth Massa
Country USA
Brand SONY MUSIC
Manufacturer Sony Legacy
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber 8 3 00019025
ReleaseDate 1999-06-01
Size Standard Jewel Case
UnitCount 1
Format Import
UPCs 661526232223
EANs 0661526232223

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