The success of The Antidote is dependent on just how well Paul and Ross Godfrey adjust to their new vocalist Ms. Martey from song to song. For the most part, the entire Morcheeba sound has changed. Rather than sticking with the down-tempo torch songs that dominated most of their work with Edwards, The Antidote plays off like a slightly mellower version of a '70s rock 'n' roll band. Every song features a live drum track, not to mention other real, honest to god instruments, including the leftover presence of horn sections that tended to play a large part in much of Morcheeba's earlier work. Most startling is the placement of those strong, confident vocals - where once, it seemed that the emphasis was on the music of the Godfreys, now it is Martey herself who takes centre stage with a placement in the mix befitting a superstar lead singer.
