Although the Massive Attack and Portishead influences are  evident early on, continued listening of "Songs from Nowhere" reveals more than just those two nuggets of flavor melded with cool jazz.  Imagine what would happen if Sade's band were to discover trip-hop and you'd have a notion of only one of the sounds to expect from this CD.  There are hints of latin jazz, calypso, even R&B, all seasoned with healthy dashes of trance/trip-hop and sax licks.  Vocalist Karen Mitchell sails over the top of a rock-solid rhythm section on every track (e.g. "Gotta Get up").  Keyboardist David von Holder's textures are expansive yet clear, especially on the Rogers and Hart classic, "My Funny Valentine."  Although Nadine Whitefield plays tenor sax on most tracks, she really shines when she picks up her soprano ("Down at the Beach").  Sometimes, Diggsville just wants to show that they can groove, as demonstrated on "Angel."  This CD is a wonderful experience!  Please note that the titles for tracks 7 and 8 are switched.
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Diggsville music could easily fit the sound of an noir movie; deep, melancholic, sedate, but yet filled with a tension that is released through the vocals.
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Lyrics that are incisive yet poetic, vocals that are haunting and 
distinct, music that is dynamic and smooth.
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Lush and Evocative. Like a deep cool stream. Dive in and let it carry you down....
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