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Zero 7 — Give It Away
Album: Simple Things
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7.5

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Total ratings: 2180









Released: 2001
Length: 5:10
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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There almost nothing that Zero 7 released that doesn't deserve an 8 or higher. And Simple Things has to be a definitive album of its time. Stunning.
Posted 2 months ago by bodinrichard1    [ Reply ]
 edgar_f_stone wrote:

How about the Godfather of this sound: Air?


I agree 
Posted 1 year ago by Asmith    [ Reply ]
I bet RP listeners would lose their minds if we suddenly started hearing Sia sing "give it away give it away give it away now"
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Seek out the Zero 7 live concert... spectacular.
Posted 2 years ago by kenmo    [ Reply ]
il y a un air d'Air :)
Posted 2 years ago by oHelvetos    [ Reply ]
I miss having Zero 7 around.  Wish they could have just kept throwing out a new album every year.  Sia, Tina--you rocked those songs!
Posted 2 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
When I see Sia, my mind turns to LSD, her collaboration with Labrinth and Diplo.
Posted 2 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Aye, the whole album is top notch in chill
Posted 2 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Totally stunning album this. One of my absolute faves. I was just saddened when these guys stopped making albums some 12years ago now. Still, there are a few EPs worth checking out from recent years.
Posted 3 years ago by Rondevouz    [ Reply ]
Three notes and I was sold!
Posted 3 years ago by franloop    [ Reply ]
The ultimate hold music...
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
This pairs well with Air.
Posted 3 years ago by dmiley    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:
 

no... this is all wrong .... the finger of reason. Not needed!
Posted 3 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
What has come out since that is similar to this type of music? I have found a variety of toonage, but nothing exactly like Zero7.

My finds: (in places)

• King Shi
• Alt-J
• Jenova 7
• Wax Triptych
• Giyo
• Cinematic Orchestra
• Mogwai
• Minus 8
• Bonobo
• FC Kahuna
• dZihan & Kamien
• Koop
• Thievery Corporation
• Tosca 
• Fauxliage
• 1 Giant Leap
• Faithless
• Apparat

Feel free to add more..... 
 
How about the Godfather of this sound: Air?
Posted 4 years ago by edgar_f_stone    [ Reply ]
On a scale of zero to seven, I'd give this a 9.
Posted 5 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
Always pleased to hear this.  It takes me to a sweet, mellow corner where I can just watch the world go by.  Thanks RP.
Posted 5 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 arserocket wrote:

SUBLIME.... sublime, sublime and .... Sublime with lime on the side
 
That would be with lime on the top!!
Posted 5 years ago by Johnny_Alpha    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm. Just heard this 13 songs ago. New format is interesting.
Posted 5 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
More Zero7, please!
Posted 6 years ago by david16    [ Reply ]
I am sure that I have heard this song before, perhaps several times.

This is the first time I stopped to listen.  

Very nice.   Terrific instrumental piece.


Posted 6 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 arserocket wrote:

SUBLIME.... sublime, sublime and .... Sublime with lime on the side

 
  put the sublime in the coconut.. {#Cheers}
Posted 6 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
7.6 for THIS!??!
Dear poor human kind...
Posted 7 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
 bronorb wrote:

Ok, I vote that nobody can ever use the word "sublime" in the RP forums ever again.

 
SUBLIME.... sublime, sublime and .... Sublime with lime on the side
Posted 7 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
 heathenchild wrote:
Greatful Floyd
 
Other than this song having guitars, drums, and keyboards, this - to me - sounds like nothing either of those bands has ever done, at all.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What has come out since that is similar to this type of music? I have found a variety of toonage, but nothing exactly like Zero7.

My finds: (in places)

• King Shi
• Alt-J
• Jenova 7
• Wax Triptych
• Giyo
• Cinematic Orchestra
• Mogwai
• Minus 8
• Bonobo
• FC Kahuna
• dZihan & Kamien
• Koop
• Thievery Corporation
• Tosca 
• Fauxliage
• 1 Giant Leap
• Faithless
• Apparat

Feel free to add more..... 
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Totally a CLASSIC album now.  They really nailed the whole thing.

 
  Very much agree.  and followed by Hooverphonic today.
Posted 8 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]

Nice background music at work on a Friday afternoon.


Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Totally a CLASSIC album now.  They really nailed the whole thing.

 
{#Notworthy} {#Yes} {#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Love it!  What a great vibe to this piece.
Posted 9 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
Greatful Floyd
Posted 9 years ago by heathenchild    [ Reply ]
Totally a CLASSIC album now.  They really nailed the whole thing.
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Surprisingly not bad. Enough noodling in the background to keep it interesting.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
Incredibly - and I mean incredibly - under-rated band!! {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
For me, Zero 7 fills the musical space in 2014 that Martin Denny (Exotica) filled in 1960. Thankfully, we've all come a long way since then!
Posted 9 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:
From an 8  ==> 9

Utterly sublime. 

 
Ok, I vote that nobody can ever use the word "sublime" in the RP forums ever again.
Posted 10 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
From an 8  ==> 9

Utterly sublime. 
Posted 10 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
 {#Sunny}

lbeaton wrote:
I hereby pronounce this groovelicious.
 

 


Posted 10 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcEtCSJkfII
Posted 10 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
I hereby pronounce this groovelicious.
 
Posted 10 years ago by lbeaton    [ Reply ]
Lead-off hitter on my "chill" playlist.  On-base percentage is pretty high.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 OHMish wrote:
It sounds like AIR, only with live instruments {#Smile}

 
AIR plays "live" instruments in the studio and in concert.  
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Very nice segue from My Name is Trouble
Posted 11 years ago by Wizzo_oz    [ Reply ]
It sounds like AIR, only with live instruments {#Smile}
Posted 11 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
A close second!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
ZERO 7 surely? Sounds exactly like ZERO 7.  {#Frustrated}  And I love it! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
Can't go wrong with Zero 7... and Sia when she sings with them (she is fab live btw very quirky on stage in a good way).
Posted 11 years ago by richardgold    [ Reply ]
I never tire of Zero 7 especially this album and "When it Falls" 2004 {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
AWESOME!  Love the band, love this track.
Posted 11 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Super tired of this
Posted 12 years ago by planet3one9    [ Reply ]
{#Chillpill} Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..........this CD still holds a place of honor in my collection. (and yes, I do still own some actual CD's — refuse to go completely digital until harddrives stop crapping out - backups be damned).
Posted 12 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 mattcol99 wrote:
AIR   
surely??

Anyone??
 
Yup. 

Bath—what a lovely place. Hope you're enjoying it.  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
A definitely good album!
Posted 12 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Hey barkeep, nice martini. What is this, lychee? Nice. I think the blond is checking me out.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Need another splash of bourbon now.........stoppit Bill.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 4merdj wrote:
Definitely influenced by Air ... but they have their own signature, evidenced by their vocal numbers—with Sia participating in them. I like the whole album. {#Cheers}
 
It seems AIR and Zero 7 are both heavily influenced by the lounge and exotica artists of the 1950s and '60s, as are most of the contemporary downtempo and electronica artists.  A nice sound.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Definitely influenced by Air ... but they have their own signature, evidenced by their vocal numbers—with Sia participating in them. I like the whole album. {#Cheers}
Posted 13 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
fine-fine!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
a great albumn
Posted 13 years ago by djsarong    [ Reply ]
i love the ethereal sound of Zero 7... soothing.
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm - so smooth and relaxing... Love it on this wintery day, with my hot spiced cider...
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 mattcol99 wrote:
AIR   
surely??

Anyone??
 
My first thought was Air.

I will give my rating away. 7 for this piece from Zero 7 is quite appropriate.


Posted 14 years ago by EmperorPL    [ Reply ]
This song is also cool!
Posted 14 years ago by fast_eddie    [ Reply ]
AIR   
surely??

Anyone??
Posted 14 years ago by mattcol99    [ Reply ]
Such a classy group! I love their music!!
Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
This is Zero 7? Bought it, guess I should listen to it. Still, love it! {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 14 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
The perfect song for a lazy Sunday morning, like this morning.  {#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by reindeer    [ Reply ]
I like it
a little Air-ish
Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Yet another CD I was compelled to buy because of RP {#Music}

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I have yet to hear a Zero 7 song that I don't like!

{#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by sterlingy    [ Reply ]
.. ZERO 7 : {#Bounce}always a welcme
Posted 15 years ago by Lupitadise    [ Reply ]
 Mack wrote:
It's like a cup of sweet tea in the afternoon.
 
Sounds good, I'll put the kettle on. One lump or two?
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh, the sweet sound of a buzzy breeze.... {#Music}{#Propeller}{#Cool}{#Good-vibes}
Posted 15 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
 kgish wrote:
Pretty cool and relaxing. This song sounds much better when taken within context of the whole album.
 

I haven't heard the album but I bet you're right.  All on its own it's a tad over and over.
Posted 15 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
 Mack wrote:
It's like a cup of sweet tea in the afternoon.
 

Perfect description.  {#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
Doesn't quite cut it.
Posted 15 years ago by Eric_Denison    [ Reply ]
I give this a seven zero


Posted 16 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz (middle of the road in the groin of America) Posted: Jun 01, 2007 - 06:37 < Reply > Very nice set. I'm not sure about the bg free association process that strung them together, but I suppose it is not for us to question why. 6:30 am - Zero 7 - Give It Away 6:27 am - Jem - Come On Closer 6:23 am - Belly - Gepetto 6:20 am - James McMurtry - Good Life 6:17 am - Pork Tornado - Guabi Guabi ????may 26 08 3:53 am - Zero 7 - Give It Away 3:49 am - Jem - Come On Closer 3:45 am - Rilo Kiley - Silver Lining 3:42 am - Belly - Gepetto 3:39 am - James McMurtry - Good Life 3:36 am - Pork Tornado - Guabi Guabi
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Zero 7 tracks... the other being "In the Waiting Line"
Posted 16 years ago by fncll    [ Reply ]
Clearly, that's not a zero! Rated 8!
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
kind of repetitive zzzzzzzzzz.............
Posted 17 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
like a good back massage, let the zen master do his thing- good stuff
Posted 17 years ago by YA_MAN    [ Reply ]
Very nice set. I'm not sure about the bg free association process that strung them together, but I suppose it is not for us to question why. 6:30 am - Zero 7 - Give It Away 6:27 am - Jem - Come On Closer 6:23 am - Belly - Gepetto 6:20 am - James McMurtry - Good Life 6:17 am - Pork Tornado - Guabi Guabi
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Really like this - but the ORGAN sounds like from the theme to Taxi - nice nonethelesssssssss..s.s.s.s.phut
Posted 17 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Pretty cool and relaxing. This song sounds much better when taken within context of the whole album.
Posted 17 years ago by kgish    [ Reply ]
tammaye wrote:
any compilation CDs with the word in the title are usually worth picking up for new finds
good call! the Chillout Session is quite excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Mack wrote:
It's like a cup of sweet tea in the afternoon.
Tea, Coffee, someone put the kettle on!
Posted 17 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
TexasAggies wrote:
This was the album that got me into this "genre" of music. Was like someone opening a door to a place I'd never been...
me too! I think between the Garden State soundtrack and the Six Feet Under soundtrack, I found the need to sink into something a little more relaxing. Zero 7 (and Air) are like sweet strong coffee on a foggy morning.
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
It's like a cup of sweet tea in the afternoon.
Posted 17 years ago by Mack    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
rad tune
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I don't think Tina Dickow is on this one but if anyone has any new pics you can post them in this thread anyway. It's OK.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Ahh, Simple Things. Knew it when the first piano chord was struck! Gotta love it. This was the album that got me into this "genre" of music. Was like someone opening a door to a place I'd never been...
Posted 17 years ago by TexasAggies    [ Reply ]
Ahh ]-), dig that bass. Although the song itself is somewhat repetitive.
Posted 18 years ago by arctos    [ Reply ]
More hyperbole about how frequently songs get played on RP........boring. hondrigata wrote:
It seems like RP plays this 10 times a day........boring
Posted 18 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Very glad I have this on CD or I'd have worn it out by now. Wonderful album, worth every penny and then some. Excellent tune here.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
A most excellent album. Night music. Sexy.
Posted 18 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
It seems like RP plays this 10 times a day........boring
Posted 18 years ago by hondrigata    [ Reply ]
....And I return to add ... lest we forget ... with an even greater margin of error: Olive Portishead Esthero Sneaker Pimps Dirty Vegas Ultra Lounge Faithless Telepopmusik Cafe del Mar Urban Species Gotan Project Tosca DJ Shadow and I'm sure many others...... Steven_G wrote:
tammaye wrote: good recommendations! also try some Groove Armada, some Lemon Jelly, some Land of the Loops, some Future Sound of London... any compilation CDs with the word in the title are usually worth picking up for new finds drover wrote: I would also recommend Fila Brazillia, Ryskopp, Bonobo, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Hooverphonic, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Sofa Surfers, Beanfield, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Air, Aim, Massive Attack -- with the same caveat that these recommendations fall within a "margin of error" passsion8 wrote: Within a margin of error, try these groups: Thievery Corporation - Morcheeba - Koop - Dzihan & Kamien - Nicola Conte - some Goldfrapp - some Emiliana Torrini - Dusty Trails - some St Germain - some Soulstice - some Buddha Bar - some Hotel Costas - some Thunderball I, too, have been on a quest to gather similar sounds. Venture forth!!! steveinmaine wrote: Zero 7 is a joy to listen to, though I'll have to admit I enjoy music from Simple Things a bit more than their new album, When It Falls. Strange that it seems it has taken a few years for this band to catch on in the U.S. This music made me search out other current electronic music. Unfortunately I'm having a difficult time finding anything approaching the quality of Zero 7. Any ideas? This is a good breakdown of eletronica for fellow RP sojourners.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
im50something wrote:
Just right for this glass of red wine in my hand.
Oh, that's just mean! Actually thanks for the reminder... it's after 5, I should have left work by now! Cheers
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Lik the Red Hot Chili Pepers version better. Bob Marley poet and prophet...
Posted 18 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Nice tune. Sounds like "Paper Tiger".
Posted 18 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
Just right for this glass of red wine in my hand.
Posted 18 years ago by im50something    [ Reply ]
Can't help but get a great big grin and chair dance to this one. Love Zero 7.
Posted 18 years ago by Janssen    [ Reply ]
This is a great song from a great album. More, please!
Posted 18 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
Awesome band, awesome album! I like "When It Falls" a bit more...but I'm not complaining.
Posted 18 years ago by grassfolk420    [ Reply ]
Wow! Who needs drugs??
Posted 18 years ago by Amazon    [ Reply ]
Love Zero 7. Love, love, love.
Posted 18 years ago by amymich    [ Reply ]
tammaye wrote:
good recommendations! also try some Groove Armada, some Lemon Jelly, some Land of the Loops, some Future Sound of London... any compilation CDs with the word in the title are usually worth picking up for new finds drover wrote:
I would also recommend Fila Brazillia, Ryskopp, Bonobo, Kruder & Dorfmeister, Hooverphonic, Supreme Beings of Leisure, Sofa Surfers, Beanfield, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Air, Aim, Massive Attack -- with the same caveat that these recommendations fall within a "margin of error" passsion8 wrote:
Within a margin of error, try these groups: Thievery Corporation - Morcheeba - Koop - Dzihan & Kamien - Nicola Conte - some Goldfrapp - some Emiliana Torrini - Dusty Trails - some St Germain - some Soulstice - some Buddha Bar - some Hotel Costas - some Thunderball I, too, have been on a quest to gather similar sounds. Venture forth!!! steveinmaine wrote:
Zero 7 is a joy to listen to, though I'll have to admit I enjoy music from Simple Things a bit more than their new album, When It Falls. Strange that it seems it has taken a few years for this band to catch on in the U.S. This music made me search out other current electronic music. Unfortunately I'm having a difficult time finding anything approaching the quality of Zero 7. Any ideas?
This is a good breakdown of eletronica for fellow RP sojourners.
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
Within a margin of error, try these groups:
good recommendations! also try some Groove Armada, some Lemon Jelly, some Land of the Loops, some Future Sound of London... any compilation CDs with the word in the title are usually worth picking up for new finds
Posted 18 years ago by tammaye    [ Reply ]
This album is good for just about every mood: Lounging around with friends and cocktails to taking a long hot bath on a Sunday afternoon.
Posted 19 years ago by jbo    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Comfy in my head.
Posted 19 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Always good listens from Z7.
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
..and it doesn't sound like Air whatsoever. "All I need"? Naaaahhhhh....
Posted 19 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
I love that feeling, that Zero 7 feeling, because its music is excellent. My favorite is In the waiting line, but overall Zero 7 is something really decent for my ears...I hope for yours, too :) forge wrote:
Ah, Zero Seven. (chills out to extreme)
Posted 19 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Ah, Zero Seven. (chills out to extreme)
Posted 19 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
Awesome song, great album, fantastic music for a Sunday afternoon. :daisy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by rthielen    [ Reply ]
Great song to sip red wine and smoke cigars to.
Posted 19 years ago by rayban    [ Reply ]