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On their fifth album, The Antidote, downtempo trio Morcheeba have done the unthinkable and changed their front person. Unlike groups of their ilk (i.e. Massive Attack, Jazzanova), who have a revolving door of vocalists, Morcheeba emerged with their identifiable figurehead, Skye Edwards, and had significant success with her at the helm. The backbone of the band is still brothers Paul and Ross Godfrey, and they remain responsible for the specialized Morcheeba sound: a combination of classic guitar riffs and pleasing turntable- and studio-generated rhythms. Their new vocalist, Daisy Martey, has a voice reminiscent of Heart's Ann Wilson, which brings a different flavor to the recognizable, listener-friendly Morcheeba melodies. Focusing more on classic rhythms than studio-based ones, The Antidote boasts an enduring quality with psychedelic undertones. "Military Cup" and "Living Hell People Carrier" could have easily been Grace Slick-sung Haight-Ashbury anthems, while "Daylight Robbery" has a pop element befitting soft-rock radio. For those who don't like change, the old Morcheeba turns up on "Lighten Up" and the title track in true form.
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