Album
Vermilion Sands

Apricot Morning Quantic

released: 2002-04-15
on label: Tru Thoughts
artist: Quantic
genres: Nu JazzBroken Beat
with some: Hip HopFunkBreakbeatInstrumental Hip Hop
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“With his debut cementing a reputation as a deliverer of late night horizontal delights Will Holland’s sophomore full length, built upon the achievements of its esteemed predecessor for something even more ambitious. This time around the work was less reliant on samples, clipping the stolen moments in favor of rippling with a live energy, undoubtedly a favourable side effect of his considerable touring experience. Plentiful strings found themselves rubbing against the hoots and parps of afro beat brass, loping percussion tasked with drawing these elements together into a cohesive whole. Some inspired instrumentals were further fleshed out by the wonderful vocal contributions of EQ, Bristolian hip hoppers Aspects and the majestic Alice Russell - who gave it up like Carleen Anderson on the slick “Search the Heavens”.” - Kingsley Marshall, AllMusic