Alternative Press (7/00, p.106) - 3 out of 5 - "...Features a capable, if not particularly gifted female vocalist sighing over a bed of electronically produced sounds that run no risk of inhibiting [their] radio potential..."
CMJ (6/26/00, p.24) - "...The beats are languid, the keyboards are piled thick with the intricacy of hip-hop...and the vocals are clear and detached..."
Vibe (6/00, p.220) - "...Manic grooves and radiant melodies....making trip chop interesting again by adding unexpected elements to the tired formula....for aq band that's been on the brink and back, this is a remarkable return."
Olive: Ruth-Ann (vocals); Tim Kellett (trumpet, flugelhorn, keyboards).
Additional personnel: Tony Foster (acoustic & electric guitars); Vini Reilly, Robin Guthrie (guitar); Ian Kirkam (EWI); Roger Lyons (keyboards, programming); Vinnie Lambi (drums).
Producers: Tim Kellett, Roger Lyons, Peter John Vettese.
British Trip-Hop/electronica duo Olive, have signed with Madonna's Maverick Recording Co., dropping their sophomore album TRICKLE. Trumpets, swirling and pulsating keyboards, cool drum programming and airy, vocals abound on TRICKLE. It's almost an anything goes mix of cool ideas. Consisting of twelve songs mostly written by band members Tim Kellett and Ruth-Ann (vocals), some of the shining moments include "Smile", "Love Affair" and "Speak To Me".
"I'm Not In Love", a cover of the 10cc's song also appears on the album, though you might be familiar with it since it was included on Madonna's The Next Big Thing soundtrack. It's a trippy, up-tempo Electronica version of the classic song. TRICKLE is packed with interesting songs and cool vibes. Also check for "Liberty" and "Trust You".
