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Released 30 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • late-night contemplative moods
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Towa Tei· Moby· Jazzanova

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Miracle 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 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

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