Track Listing

1. I'll Be There
2. Best Days of Our Lives
3. 21st Century
4. Jericho
5. Pursuit of Happiness
6. Angel
7. Into the Sun
8. Subway
9. Play On
10. Through the Trees
11. Higher Ground
12. I'll Be There [Soul Mekanik Remix][*]
13. Into the Sun [Static Revenger Mix Edit][*]

Product Details

• Released on: 2003-03-11
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Dimensions: .20 pounds

From Amazon.com
The unique collaboration between Groove Armada's Andy Cato and left-field jazz/dance singer Rachel Foster that first premiered in the summer of 2001 gets an extended airing on the Pursuit of Happiness. The album is a decidedly laid-back affair, which never breaks above the "at rest" pulse of "Into the Sun." It's clear to see why so many have compared the Foster/Catto collaboration with Ben Watt and Tracey Thorn, as most of the tracks are strongly reminiscent of Everything But the Girl. "Best Days of Our Lives" and "Angel" also follow the pleasurable "spaced" style developed on Sade's Lovers Rock. Echoes of Groove Armada's infamous "At the River" feature heavily on "Jericho" and on the windswept album closer "Higher Ground." While all the stereotypical chill-out clichés can be used to describe the album ("lazy summer afternoon music," "4am post-clubbing soundtrack"), Pursuit of Happiness is perhaps three years too late, and although pleasant enough, serves as a quaint reminder of the summer of ‘99. --John Galilee

Album Description
A collection of stunning songs that provides the perfect soundtrack to long lazy days. They range from funky anthem-style dance floor fillers to dreamy ballads. 13 tracks including two bonus tracks, 'I'll Be There' (Soul Mekanik Remix) & 'Into The Sun' (Static Revenger Mix Edit). Multiply Records. 2002 & 2003.

Customer Reviews

Pursuing Happiness - a good thing!
A great soundtrack for your drive to work, and a nice wind down for the ride home - sunny days only - windows down of course. This is definitely a cd that was meant to be played in the car, a soundtrack for warm sunny evenings driving home from the office - longing to be driving home from somewhere more exotic. I was expecting to be overwhelmed and blown away by an eclectic production (ala my first Everything but the Girl disc), but this was not the case. Instead I was presented with a solid, melodic, and inspirational journey with lots of vocals, smooth grooves, and an occasional easy beat to keep the ride interesting. And, I know I've heard some of these tracks before, but I dont know where...that kind of mystery always makes a disc enjoyable for me. If you like Zero 7, EBTG, Jose Padilla and the usual cast of downtempo, eclectic chillout artists, you'll want to go out and pick this up. Enjoy...and don't forget to roll the windows down. The warm breeze is nice this time of night, on the highway of your own pursuit of happiness.

Falling in Love
OK, I was falling in love when I had the pleasure of receiving this as a birthday gift. It was really a wonderful soundtrack to have at the time. The music is simply hauntingly beautiful and can make your haeart ache (in a good way) It stays with you and has made very nostalgic wehnever I listen to it. This CD holds a special place in my heart and brings me to a place that I will always cherish. It was that powerful for me. I know it had a lot to do with timing but I think you'll understand when you hear it. I would say 8-9 songs are absolutely stellar which is rare. Buy and listen to it a lot.

not dissappointed
I kept hearing the song, Jericho, on the jazz station I listen to at work. I thought it sound like Julia Fordham.. kept missing the title/ artist. Finally got it today. Never heard of the artists, but now a fan!