Almost Persuaded cover

Almost Persuaded

Swing Out Sister · 2017

41 min · 11 tracks · sophisti-pop

Lush instrumental textures blend with melodic sophistication, creating a serene soundscape that evokes nostalgia and introspection.

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Almost Persuaded' was released in 2017, Swing Out Sister was revisiting their roots, marking their return after a hiatus since 2004's 'Where Our Love Grows.' The album serves as an exploration of the sophisti-pop genre that they helped popularize in the late '80s and early '90s, showcasing their signature sound while also demonstrating their growth as artists over the years.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Don’t Give the Game Away [Instrumental] 4:05
  • 2 Happier Than Sunshine [Instrumental] 4:21
  • 3 Almost Persuaded [Instrumental] 3:48
  • 4 Which Wrong Is Right? [Instrumental] 3:43
  • 5 All in a Heartbeat (late night version) [Instrumental] 3:08
  • 6 Until Tomorrow Forgets [Instrumental] 4:38
  • 7 I Wish I Knew [Instrumental] 3:48
  • 8 Everybody’s Here [Instrumental] 3:40
  • 9 All in a Heartbeat [Instrumental] 4:41
  • 10 Something Deep in Your Heart [Instrumental] 3:37
  • 11 Be My Valentine [Instrumental] 2:25

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