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Everything Your Heart Desires

Hall & Oates · 1988

32 min · 5 tracks · pop rock · blue-eyed soul

A rhythmic blend of blue-eyed soul and pop rock that captures the lush sounds of late '80s radio.

Why this album works

This album features the hit single 'Everything Your Heart Desires,' which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, reaffirming Hall & Oates' popularity during the late 1980s. The collection is notable for its extended remixes, which reflected the growing dance music culture of the era and showcased their willingness to experiment with format and sound.
Career context
By 1988, Hall & Oates were navigating a transitional phase in their career, following the release of their commercial peak album 'H2O' in 1982. 'Everything Your Heart Desires' marked their return to the forefront of the pop scene after a few years of fluctuating mainstream presence, showcasing their ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Everything Your Heart Desires (54th Street extended remix) Standout 9:12
  • 2 Everything Your Heart Desires (If You Want the World extended remix) Standout 7:53
  • 3 Everything Your Heart Desires (7th Avenue remix) 4:26
  • 4 Everything Your Heart Desires (No Words Can Help dub mix) 5:57
  • 5 Realove Standout 4:39

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