It's Better to Travel
Swing Out Sister · 1987
63 min · 13 tracks · sophisti-pop
A vibrant fusion of jazz, pop, and soul wrapped in lush melodies and sophisticated arrangements.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Breakout,' which reached No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart and helped define their sound. Its blend of catchy hooks and European influences contributed to the growing popularity of sophisti-pop, influencing subsequent artists in the genre.
- Career context
- It's Better to Travel marked Swing Out Sister's debut album, arriving during a time when the duo was establishing themselves in the sophisti-pop genre. Following their formation in 1985, this album set the stage for their rise to prominence in the late '80s music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· giorge mijael· Kate Bush· Robbie Williams· Sheena Easton· Blur· Girls Aloud· Melanie C
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Breakout Standout 3:46
- 2 Twilight World (Superb, Superb, mix) Standout 6:29
- 3 After Hours 4:51
- 4 Blue Mood 4:18
- 5 Surrender 3:55
- 6 Fooled by a Smile Standout 4:05
- 7 Communion 4:39
- 8 It’s Not Enough 3:46
- 9 Theme (from “It’s Better to Travel”) 4:32
- 10 Breakout (NAD mix) 5:49
- 11 Surrender (Stuff Gun mix) 6:39
- 12 Twilight World (remix) 6:09
- 13 Communion (instrumental) 4:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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