Baby the Stars Shine Bright
Everything but the Girl · 1986
34 min · 10 tracks · pop music
Lush synth-pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy yet grounded soundscape.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its critical reception, particularly its ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical themes. It featured on several UK charts and helped solidify Everything But The Girl's presence in the synth-pop scene of the mid-1980s, influencing future artists with its innovative production.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo introspection dreamy soundscapes for reflection suitable for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 1986, 'Baby the Stars Shine Bright' was Everything But The Girl's third studio album, following their self-titled debut and their breakthrough record, 'Eden'. At this point, the duo was transitioning from a more traditional folk sound to incorporating electronic influences that would define their later work.
- 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 Come On Home Standout 3:22
- 2 Don’t Leave Me Behind 3:15
- 3 A Country Mile 3:01
- 4 Cross My Heart 3:40
- 5 Don’t Let the Teardrops Rust Your Shining Heart Standout 3:21
- 6 Careless 3:25
- 7 Sugar Finney 3:34
- 8 Come Hell or High Water 3:22
- 9 Fighting Talk 3:20
- 10 Little Hitler Standout 4:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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