Extra Virgin
Olive · 1996
67 min · 12 tracks · electronica
A lush blend of trip-hop beats and haunting melodies that evoke a sense of longing and introspection.
Why this album works
'Extra Virgin' received critical acclaim and charted in several countries, notably reaching number 14 on the UK Albums Chart. Its single 'You're Not Alone' became a defining track of the era, frequently associated with the burgeoning trip-hop genre and influencing many artists that followed.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions late-night contemplative moods dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Extra Virgin' was Olive's debut album, introducing their unique sound to the music scene. The duo, comprising Ruth-Ann Boyle and Tim Holmes, was emerging from the underground UK electronica movement, setting the stage for their future work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Miracle Standout 7:32
- 2 This Time 4:43
- 3 Safer Hands 5:02
- 4 Killing 4:10
- 5 You’re Not Alone 4:32
- 6 Falling Standout 4:53
- 7 Outlaw 5:08
- 8 Blood Red Tears 4:41
- 9 Curious 5:00
- 10 You Are Nothing 4:19
- 11 Muted 3:37
- 12 I Don’t Think So / You’re Not Alone (demo) 13:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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