Fragile State - The Facts And The Dreams

The Facts and the Dreams is one of those albums that’s amazing the first time and every time afterwards. Fragile State’s debut has all the hallmarks of a classic -- mellow rhythms, beautiful melodies, easygoing sensibility. “The Barney Fade” sounds like a melancholy man, looking back on his life with regret; “Hoop Dreams” has bass and flutes and a sublime dreaminess to it; “Every Day a Story” integrates an ethnic vocal sample into luminous synths; “Seraya” is buoyed by a sunrise-ready piano line. Every track has its own power and beauty. An astounding debut.

One of the best chillout / nu-jazz albums I've heard - the keys are brilliantly tuneful and effortless all the way through and there are some unforgettable tracks on this album.