Every Day

Cinematic Orchestra | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 28, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ninja Tune
• ASIN: B000066HFU
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,484 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #77 in Music > Jazz > Acid Jazz

Track Listings

1. All That You Give (feat. Fontella Bass)

2. Burn Out

3. Flite

4. Evolution (feat. Fontella Bass)

5. Man With The Movie Camera

6. All Things To All Men (feat. Roots Manuva)

7. Everyday

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

An old music-press adage claims that second albums are notoriously "difficult." If this were true, then Every Day should be one big disappointment. The fact that it's arguably one of 2002's finest jazz albums (yes, jazz--as in real, old-fashioned, clarinets-and-trumpets jazz) proves how talented Jason Swinscoe's Cinematic Orchestra are. Following up their impeccable debut, Motion, was going to be tough, but they've surpassed themselves here. While the former was a fusion of sample-culture smoky, backroom jazz, Every Day is jazz pure and simple--old jazz for the nu-jazz generation. "Man with the Movie Camera," "Burnout," and "Flite" are near-perfect soundtrack jazz pieces: epic, shuffling, ever shifting. "All That You Give" and "Evolution" highlight the enchanting vocals of legendary soul singer Fontella Bass. Best of all, though, is the Roots Manuva collaboration "All Things to All Men"--proof that jazz and rap aren't as strange bedfellows as some may think. It's spellbinding stuff and sure to be one of 2002's finer albums. --Matt Anniss

Product Description

Third record on the Ninja Tune label featuring the vocals from the legendary Fontella Bass and a spoken word performance from Roots Manuva. Across 7 sweeping, dramatic tracks, the group takes you through classic soul, jazz, choral pieces, minimalism and more.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Daily operation, June 5, 2002

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[e-mail] (the shadows) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Every Day (Audio CD)

It's funny how some people get put off when you mention 'jazz'. I suppose they see it as being wanky music for bohos to stroke their chins to at 'exclusive' arty gatherings and such. Well, when someone told me that this album was a pure jazz album, I had my doubts. However I gave it a chance (purely cos I had a couple of weeks to wait for the new DJ shadow album and I was in the record shop with a pocketful of money) and I have to say it's one of the best albums I've heard in the last twelve months or so! It's mellow, but not some sterile chill out sort of sound, it's got warmth and soul, whilst also being a little creepy. I would have to say 'all things to all men' is my favourite song, Roots manuva's vocals fit perfectly and are very affecting. All the songs are good though, and I would recommend this for smoky late night sessions or an evening at home with the one you love.

It would be really crass to try and compare this with something, but I would say that although perhaps not in sound, this album is like a live equivalent of 'endtroducing' in terms of mood and (I'm gonna hate myself for this one) 'vibes'.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They return with new vocals and better percussion!, June 6, 2002

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A. Shihab "ahmy" (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Every Day (Audio CD)

Cinematic Orchestra's "Everyday" is a journey into soul and jazz of the 'cinematic' variety. Often, the music is dark and conspiratorial. Previous output by this band has verged on abstract and moody -- for those dark thriller-type films.

However, three tracks on this album feature the deep, soulful vocals of Fontella Bass and one track: "All Things to all Men", features rapper Roots Manuva. That leaves only three tracks without vocals. So, it is not too abstract this time; the 'cinematic sweeps' are more restrained. Necessarily, because of the human vocals, there is a slightly more tangible emotional connection. Fontella Bass's voice imparts a certain rugged majesty to things.

It is not that she sings -- really. Her voice and words are there for mood and atmosphere purposes. The framework is jazz, abstract, and voyeuristic. But less so of the latter than before. This perhaps can be a selling point. Hopefully more people will come on board the ship!

This album is certainly a Cinematic Orchestra one, you know it very soon after you start listening; fans will not be disappointed. The trademark things are here: the long build-up intros, the sweeping horns, the introspection, the long tracks. This time though, there is much improved rhythm. One track in particular: "Flite", is just a great, fast, driven piece with excellent contribution from the drums, perhaps my favourite on the CD.

If there is a sound that may well be the signature tune of the Cinematic Orchestra it is the one that appears in about the third minute of "The Man with the Movie Camera". We've heard it before on the previous "Motion" album but here it is reworked and presented again, with a lot more drums and rhythm and, therefore, arouses feeling of gusto and purpose. The track gradually becomes soundtrack for a chase of some kind, then it relents. The Cinematic Orchestra's tracks can sometimes be almost disjointed pieces stitched together seamlessly so that if you aren't paying attention you think it is all one long stream.

Overall, this album is very listenable and a better-crafted product than their previous output. It is good that they have included vocal elements into their experiences. I hope they carry on with their voyeuristic explorations: better, more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where have they been for all of my life?, April 27, 2005

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Jamie Kruspel "The Huguenot" (London, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Every Day (Audio CD)

Prior to my acquisition of this album, I had no idea as to who this group was. I was just starting to branch out with my musical tastes from 90's alternative rock, and the only jazz I knew of was Pat Metheny.
I was standing in a record store killing time before my bus came to take me home, and the "Man with the Movie Camera" track was playing. I was frozen in the aisle; I must have looked like a fool, but I could have cared less. I was engrossed in the music. After it was over I immediately found the only remaining copy in the store (after asking the clerk as to who they were), and I ended up missing my bus.
It was a fantastic introduction to a group that plays such an interesting style, and can pull you through a range of emotions. I now have all the albums they have produced, and I am looking to more artists on the Ninja Tunes label.
It is hard to find news on this group, but I cannot wait for their next release.
I would not call what they play "jazz", as I am loathe to pigeon-hole music into genres. It seems to me that after "pop", "hip-hop", "country", and any other Top-40 genre, jazz is what is left over. This does not give credit to the artists that can create such cool and innovative music.
Recommendation: Buy this album, pour a drink, turn it up and relax.