Yeah Ghost [Bonus Edition]

by Zero 7

Overview

Studio mainstays for well over a decade, Zero 7's Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker can wring an expert production from nearly any song, whether it's synth-based or band-based, instrumental or vocal, unadulterated pop or colored with some other genre shade thereof. Their fourth album as Zero 7 includes all of those approaches, so file it as another in a career of ever-evolving records that have moved them from chilled downbeat into dynamic alternative pop. A dedicated rhythm section appears on half the record, accentuating the feel that this is a band record -- albeit impeccably produced -- with an array of guests taking vocal turns. As before, the songs are written well and the guest vocalists are selected with care, but they're usually overwhelmed by the numerous production touches. Each song is a variation on the pop form, whether it's straight commercial pop on "Mr McGee," neo-soul on "Medicine Man," folkie introspection on "Swing," or starburst electronica on "Pop Art Blue." The best and most natural blend occurs on "Everything Up (Zizou)," which has a bit of indie guitar over its sheen of electronic pop, with vocals from Binns himself and the most impressive of the guests, Eska (who sings over five tracks total). Though Zero 7 are still not in the same class as Air (or even Phoenix), Yeah Ghost is an enjoyable record that shows them apparently on the way to something more unique. ~ John Bush

Product Details

Release Date:	04/08/2022
Label:	New State
UPC:	0885012042466

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Zero 7   Primary Artist,Drums
Trevor Mires   Trombone,Euphonium
Sid Gauld   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Eska   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Robin Mullarkey   Bass,Guitar,Keyboards,Drums (Steel)
Henry Binns   Vocals
Finn Peters   Flute,Saxophone
Eddie Stevens   Marimba,Keyboards,Electronics
Ed Stevens   Marimba,Keyboards
Martha Tilston   Vocals
Rob Mullarkey   Bass,Guitar,Keyboards,Drums (Steel)
Jackie Daniels   Vocals
Rowdy Superstar   Vocals
Tom Skinner   Drums
Eska Mtungwazi   Bass,Drums,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Maynard O'Brien   Banjo,Clarinet

Technical Credits

Spike Drake   Mixing
Ted Shapiro   Composer
Superstar   Composer
Kevin Metcalfe   Mastering
Gallagher   Composer
Rob Gallagher   Composer
Phill Brown   Mixing
Tom Skinner   Composer,Composer
Robin Mullarkey   Composer
Henry Binns   Composer
Zero 7   Mixing,Producer
Sam Hardaker   Composer
Mike Drake   Mixing
Mock & Toof   Remix Engineer
John Gallagher   Composer
Eddie Stevens   Composer,Producer
Ed Stevens   Producer
Martha Tilston   Composer
Binki Shapiro   Composer
Baby Monster   Producer,Remixing,Remix Engineer
Rob Mullarkey   Composer
Joker & Ginz   Producer,Remix Engineer
Rowdy Superstar   Arranger,Composer
Werner Freistaetter   Mixing Assistant
Eska Mtungwazi   Arranger,Composer,Vocal Arrangement
Maynard O'Brien   Mixing,Producer