Words & Pictures CD

On this third album for positive D&B heavyweights Hospital, Cambridge-based Dan Gresham continues his journey into the shimmering world of soulful drum and bass. As with previous sets, you pretty much know what to expect high quality pop-tinged vocal D&B dripping with soaring strings, rich basslines and luscious synths. This time round, there are also a number of excursions into hip-hop tempo jams most notably Stac collaboration "Pieces Of You" and the brilliantly uplifting "The Love Has Gone" and an emphasis on stronger songwriting. Certainly, "Words And Pictures" is a strong set, and should appeal to both progressive D&B heads and general listeners alike.

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