Missing
Everything but the Girl · 1995
35 min · 7 tracks · pop music
A haunting blend of melancholic pop and club-ready beats, encapsulating the yearning for connection.
Why this album works
'Missing' achieved significant commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a staple in dance clubs worldwide. Its fusion of pop sensibilities with house music not only defined a moment in the 90s but also influenced many artists exploring similar cross-genre sounds.
- Best for
- haunting melodies for introspection danceable remixes for late nights wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- Context
- By 1995, Everything but the Girl had transitioned from their earlier jazz-folk roots to a more electronic sound, marking their artistic evolution. 'Missing' was a pivotal single leading up to their album 'Walking Wounded,' which showcased this shift and helped establish them in the pop landscape of the mid-'90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Robbie Williams· Joe Jackson· Radiohead· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Missing (album mix) Standout 4:04
- 2 Missing (Lite mix) Standout 4:07
- 3 Missing (Todd Terry club mix) Standout 4:58
- 4 Missing (Chris & James Full On club mix) 8:37
- 5 Missing (Ultramarine remix) 5:26
- 6 Missing (The Little Joey remix) 5:04
- 7 Missing (Tee’s Beat) 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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