Skye: Mind How You Go

Skye was Morcheeba to some people, so it should come as no surprise that her solo album tends to stay with part of her past while branching out into her own with her own written material. Working with Daniel Lanois, Skye managed to mix the best of both worlds here judging by the gorgeous and soothing “Love Show” that is part urban and part adult contemporary, making for a rich, fluid ditty. Another little nugget is the melancholic “Stop Complaining” with her precious vocals supported with a bit of jungle and electronica. Sultry and oh so sexy, Skye’s style makes even the simpler songs like the roots-y, organic “Solitary” soar with the slightest of ease. You can also hear traces of Bjork and Sade in a few efforts, especially on the light, soul-tinged “Calling”. There are a few songs screaming for radio play including the slightly up-tempo “What’s Wrong With Me?” that has her repeating a line about not thinking about the rain. Other highlights include the sensual and uplifting “Tell Me About Your Day” which describes a happier time in New Orleans during St. Patrick’s Day. Quality from start to finish, Skye gives the murky, orchestral “Powerful” a powerful, airy delivery that would put Dido and Sarah McLachlan to shame while the hymnal-esque “Jamaica Days” sounds like she has Ladysmith Black Mambazo backing her.