I must confess - I have only heard this right through once. I do however own the single "Seven Seconds". It is superb.
N'Dour's vocals are haunting, powerful, restrained, imperious, magnificent. The music behind them is soft, inspired and perfect.
Seven Seconds, on which most of my knowledge is based, is a true masterpiece. Backed by Neneh Cherry, the song is deeply moving, with a clear and powerful nature. The video, filmed in black and white, is just right. It leaves you contemplative, wanting to hear it again, to discover it's true message.
The whole of The Guide is similar. Eminently easy-listening, you won't tire of it, I promise.
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