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Idlewild

Everything but the Girl · 1988

45 min · 12 tracks · pop music

A lush tapestry of melodic pop entwined with introspective lyrics and smooth vocals that evoke a sense of yearning.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective evening reflections
  • gentle, soothing background ambiance
  • melodic storytelling journeys
  • emotional depth and nuance

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Idlewild' was Everything but the Girl's third studio album, following their 1986 album 'Eden.' At this point, the duo was beginning to refine their sound, moving towards a more polished pop aesthetic that would define their later work.
Stylistic neighbors
Lamb· Zero 7· Air

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Don't Want to Talk About It 4:16
  • 2 Love Is Here Where I Live 3:55
  • 3 These Early Days 3:50
  • 4 I Always Was Your Girl 4:00
  • 5 Oxford Street 3:21
  • 6 The Night I Heard Caruso Sing 2:57
  • 7 Goodbye Sunday 4:00
  • 8 Shadow on a Harvest Moon 3:38
  • 9 Blue Moon Rose 3:37
  • 10 Tears All Over Town 4:35
  • 11 Lonesome for a Place I Know 4:02
  • 12 Apron Strings 3:05

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