Need Your Love (album)
Need Your Love is the debut studio album by the British musical duo, Smoke City. It was released in 1997 on the Jive Records label. The album is primarily known for its downtempo, trip-hop sound, incorporating elements of bossa nova, jazz, and electronica.
The album features vocals from Nina Miranda, who is known for her distinctive breathy and melancholic singing style. Mark Brown provided the instrumentation and production.
Need Your Love received generally positive reviews upon release, with critics praising its atmospheric soundscapes and sophisticated arrangements. The album's singles, including "Underwater Love," achieved commercial success and helped to solidify Smoke City's reputation as a prominent act within the trip-hop scene.
The album's overall tone is often described as being sensual, dreamy, and introspective. Lyrically, the songs explore themes of love, longing, and urban life.