Zero 7 – The Garden

Zero 7 – The Garden

Released in 2006, The Garden saw Zero 7 expand their signature downtempo sound into warmer, more organic territory, blending dreamy electronic textures with folk, jazz, soul, and sophisticated pop arrangements. Known for crafting beautifully atmospheric records, the duo of Henry Binns and Sam Hardaker delivered one of their most intimate and reflective albums with this release.

Featuring guest appearances from José González and longtime collaborators including Sia Furler and Tina Dico, The Garden balances mellow grooves with delicate songwriting and lush instrumentation. Tracks such as “Futures,” “Throw It All Away,” and “Today” showcase the album’s relaxed elegance, while the subtle brass, strings, and acoustic arrangements give the record a rich cinematic feel throughout.

Gentle, sophisticated, and deeply immersive, The Garden is an essential late-night listening album — perfect for fans of downtempo electronica, chillout, and modern soul-infused songwriting.

Tracklist:

1. Futures
2. Throw It All Away
3. Seeing Things
4. The Pageant Of The Bizarre
5. You're My Flame
6. Left Behind
7. Today
8. This Fine Social Scene
9. Your Place
10. If I Can't Have You
11. Crosses
12. Waiting To Die