Two Pages - 4hero

Two Pages by 4hero was nominated for a Mercury Prize in 1998 and is a ground breaking album in my opinion, taking drum n bass in a new jazzy, organic direction. The album comprises of 2 distinct halves which may frustrate the listener. One half contains beautiful melodic music, making heavy use of strings and complicated drum patterns. Sweet vocals are complemented by jazzy instruments such as rhodes and double bass - giving a laid back feel. The theme is focused on Mother Earth, this complements the organic feel of the tracks. Some of the tracks are just instrumentals but feature excellent recorded performances with good melodies. The other half is very electronic ...  Read the complete review