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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective longing and reflection
  • dreamy melodies for late nights
  • immersive soundscapes
  • emotional depth in each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party music

Where this album fits

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
Lamb· Zero 7· Air

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains 2:56
  • 2 Rollercoaster 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 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 6:07

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