What makes Like the Deserts Miss the Rain by Everything but the Girl notable?

This album is significant for its critical reception and commercial performance, particularly in the UK, where it solidified Everything but the Girl's status as influential figures in the pop and electronic music scenes. The track 'Missing', especially in its Todd Terry remix version featured here, became an enduring club classic that resonated globally, further establishing the duo's impact beyond traditional pop music boundaries. By the time 'Like the Deserts Miss the Rain' was released in January 2002, Everything but the Girl had already enjoyed considerable success with their previous albums. This release marked a creative evolution for the duo, following their acclaimed 1994 album 'Amplified Heart', which had introduced them to a broader audience through their hit single 'Missing'. In this context, the album reflects a deeper embrace of electronic influences and a more mature lyrical perspective.

Who is Like the Deserts Miss the Rain for?

Like the Deserts Miss the Rain works well if you're into wave-like pacing with peaks, introspective longing and reflection and dreamy melodies for late nights.

How many songs are on Like the Deserts Miss the Rain?

Like the Deserts Miss the Rain has 16 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.

Like the Deserts Miss the Rain

Everything but the Girl · 2002

69 min · 16 tracks · pop music

Dreamy pop melodies intertwine with electronic textures, creating an atmospheric landscape of introspective longing.

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Why this album works

This album is significant for its critical reception and commercial performance, particularly in the UK, where it solidified Everything but the Girl's status as influential figures in the pop and electronic music scenes. The track 'Missing', especially in its Todd Terry remix version featured here, became an enduring club classic that resonated globally, further establishing the duo's impact beyond traditional pop music boundaries.

Career context: By the time 'Like the Deserts Miss the Rain' was released in January 2002, Everything but the Girl had already enjoyed considerable success with their previous albums. This release marked a creative evolution for the duo, following their acclaimed 1994 album 'Amplified Heart', which had introduced them to a broader audience through their hit single 'Missing'. In this context, the album reflects a deeper embrace of electronic influences and a more mature lyrical perspective.
Stylistic neighbors: Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Robbie Williams· Joe Jackson· Radiohead· Ringo Starr

Tracklist

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1 My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains 2:56
2 Rollercoaster Standout 3:14
3 Corcovado 3:53
4 Each and Every One 2:46
5 Before Today (Chicane remix) 6:23
6 Mine 3:19
7 Protection Standout 7:48
8 Single (Photek remix) 5:14
9 Tracey in My Room (Lazy Dog Bootleg vocal mix) 5:42
10 Missing (Todd Terry remix) 3:55
11 Almost Blue 3:16
12 No Difference 4:21
13 Cross My Heart 3:35
14 Mirrorball 3:25
15 A Piece of My Mind 3:26
16 Walking Wounded Standout 6:07

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