Great record, probably their best yet

Andy Barlow and Louise Rhodes continue exploring interesting soundscapes after their intriguing self-titled debut. While not as risky and adventurous as that album, "Fear of Fours" still brings something new and provides a rich listening experience. In fact, it`s probably the duo`s best record to date, offering a strong and creative mix of trip-hop, drum n`bass, downtempo and electronica. Louise`s voice sounds a little weird at first, but after a couple of songs it doesn`t matter much since these compositions are always absorving and engaging, setting an unique and futuristic mood. There's a lot of good stuff to find here, like the heartfelt-but-not-corny ballad "Softly", the strange and addictive "Fly", the smooth instrumental "Five" or the epic "Bonfire". It expertly mixes light and darkness, the emotional and the mechanical, providing a fresh and original record that deserves more recognition. This gives "pop" a good name.

Ingenious, Beautiful

I can't stop listening to this CD. It's my new favorite, and will most likely be played to gluttonous excess within just a few weeks.



This is my first Lamb experience, and although it took a couple of listens to acquire the taste, it's absolutely brilliant.



Admittedly grating at times (during certain moods), but always beautiful, "Fear of Fours" is one of those CDs that's a wholesale experience. Even at its most (perfectly) difficult moments, "Fear of Fours" consistently and continously maintains an artistic beauty that surpasses creativity and often moves the listener.



From the bizarre sounds of "Little Things", "B Line", the truly haunting "Alien", to the transcendent beauty of "Ear Parcel", "Five", and "Fly", everything on this CD will command your utmost attention.



While Lamb's "Fear of Four" is a totally unique experience, the band's sound calls to mind, at various points and in isolated incidences, the work of the Cranes, Morcheeba, Portishead, and even Kate Bush.



How did I ever live without "Fear of Fours"??

Masterpiece

All Lamb's albums are awesome, but this one sums them up best. This was the first time I'd heard Lamb (besides the K&D remix of Trans-Fatty Acid), and it was totally unlike anything else I had experienced. It was so intense and different. Every listen opened up new tracks that I hadn't noticed before, and Fear Of Fours has the most cohesive album structure that I have ever come across. Lamb wakes you up with Soft Mistake and Little Things, takes you on a wild journey with Ear Parcel and Five, and finally says good night with Lullaby, with killer tracks like B-line, All In Your Hands, Softly and Fly thrown in along the way. Fear of Fours is an absolute masterpiece, and is definately the place to start your love affair with Lamb. Happy listening