Amplified Heart
Everything but the Girl · 1994
41 min · 11 tracks · pop music
Melancholic pop melodies intertwine with electronic textures, creating an atmospheric soundscape of introspection and longing.
Why this album works
'Amplified Heart' is notable for its hit single 'Missing,' which became a worldwide success after being remixed by Todd Terry, reaching high positions on various charts. The album helped solidify Everything but the Girl's transition into the dance-pop genre and was influential in shaping the sound of 90s pop music.
- Career context
- Released in 1994, 'Amplified Heart' was Everything but the Girl's fifth studio album and marked a significant shift towards electronic influences following their earlier jazz-pop sound. This album came at a time when the duo was exploring more mature themes and textures, setting the stage for their later breakthrough with 'Missing' and its remix.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Robbie Williams· Joe Jackson· Radiohead· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rollercoaster Standout 3:13
- 2 Troubled Mind 3:33
- 3 I Don’t Understand Anything 4:25
- 4 Walking to You 3:30
- 5 Get Me Standout 3:33
- 6 Missing Standout 4:05
- 7 Two Star 4:06
- 8 We Walk the Same Line 3:59
- 9 25th December 4:03
- 10 Disenchanted 2:04
- 11 Missing (Todd Terry club mix) 4:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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