1. "World Looking In"
The first sound that hits your ears in this song is Skye Edwards' silky voice. It literally glides through your mind as the beat of the song begins in the background. This is a dreamy song for sure, with the laid-back rhythm and smooth vocals. A great way to start this disc out.

2. "Rome Wasn't Built In A Day"
This track is a decidedly upbeat tune, with the sing-along choruses and positive message. It also shares a '70s vibe with most of the rest of the CD. This one's definitely catchy, in sort of a retro-active way. It'll make you feel good.

3. "Love Is Rare"
This song reminds me of an old Sly and the Family Stone tune. It's got a nice, funky rhythm section, and Skye does a great job adding to the mood on this one. Her vocals add the perfect touch to what could easily be be transplanted to the early '70s. A fun song to listen to!

4. "Let It Go"
Another dreamy song, this one has more of a "down" feel to it. It's kind of hard to explain, but it is NOT a bad thing. Although this is really my first taste of trip-hop, from the stuff I've heard from Morcheeba's two earlier CDs, this is pretty consistent. I like it though, right down to the little "answering machine" clip at the very end.

5. "A Well Deserved Break"
We're going off to the islands for this little excursion. Nothing too deep or technical here, just a relaxing steel drum/slide guitar jam. Perfect for relaxing on the beach somewhere, with your toes in the sand...

6. "Love Sweet Love" (feat. Mr. Complex)
Whereas most of the CD has a '70s feel to it as I said before, these next two songs are decidedly '80s-inspired. In this one, a Grandmaster Flash-style beat gives way to Skye cooing about rocking the joint "at a cool, steady pace," among other things. Then Mr. Complex comes in to complete the picture. This is the song that got me interested in this CD in the first place, and I heard it for the first time while shopping at the local mall. Like I said, I have to give it credit for catching my attention. This is a great track!

7. "In The Hands Of The Gods" (feat. Biz Markie)
OK, so this is really a Biz Markie rap with the Godfrey brothers providing the beats. But it's a FUN Biz Markie rap! Everything sounds like they were having a good time in the studio when Biz did his thing. This one is short but sweet.

8. "Shallow End"
This song sounds like it was originally released on 8-track back in 1978. Get out the disco ball and the leisure suits for this one. It's not only a blast to listen/dance to, but the chorus reflects the carefree mindset of the era it was inspired by: "I'm through with feelin' deeply/Let's dive into the shallow end." Disco LIVES! This song is proof!

9. "Be Yourself"
Another lost Sly and the Family Stone classic here. If you've read some of my other reviews, you know that I'm all for individuality. With a title like "Be Yourself," why wouldn't I like this song? (Of course, the funky wah-wah guitar jam in the middle doesn't hurt the situation either...)

10. "Coming Down Gently"
How do I describe this instrumental? It's funky and laid-back at the same time. I REALLY like the electric piano parts here, SWEET! And when the horns come in on the "chorus," if you will, they bring the whole song together. I really like this one, in case you haven't already guessed.

11. "Good Girl Down" (feat. Bahamadia)
Another funky tune, but not so much in the Sly Stone vein. It's in a category of its own, if you ask me. Bahamadia's rhymes flow effortlessly here, and I could see this one being played in a Charlie's Angels rerun. Good stuff!

12. "Fragments Of Freedom"
"When the party's over/Ya got nowhere to go." These lyrics (the only ones in the song, BTW) make this track a poignant closer to the CD. This one's slow and dark; you can almost imagine the hangover that these partygoers will face in the morning. But that doesn't make the song itself any less appealing in my opinion. The little "Stairway To Heaven" interlude here makes this one all the more listenable.