Released 40 years ago
Is This Love?
Alison Moyet · 1986
17 min · 3 tracks · contemporary R&B
A smooth blend of new wave melodies and contemporary R&B grooves, infused with soulful vocals and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Is This Love? (L.A. mix) — This title track exemplifies the seamless fusion of upbeat melodies and emotive lyrics that define Moyet's style, while its radio-friendly production helped propel its popularity.
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Blow Wind Blow (long version) — This extended version showcases Moyet's vocal prowess and emotional range, featuring a rich instrumental arrangement that enhances its introspective themes.
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For You Only (Europa mix) — This track highlights Moyet's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, supported by lush instrumentation and a haunting melody that lingers long after it ends.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single marked a pivotal moment, establishing her reputation post-Yazoo.
- Career context
- Released in January 1986, 'Is This Love?' marked a pivotal moment in Alison Moyet's career as her first single following the breakup of her band Yazoo. The track showcased her transition from synth-pop into a more mature sound, solidifying her status as a solo artist after the success of her debut album, 'Alf'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annie Lennox· Sade· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is This Love? (L.A. mix) 5:23
- 2 Blow Wind Blow (long version) 6:19
- 3 For You Only (Europa mix) 6:14
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