One Blue Voice
Alison Moyet · 2005
24 tracks · contemporary R&B
A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and classic torch songs, illuminated by Alison Moyet's emotive vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Satellite Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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If You Don't Come Back to Me — This track serves as a poignant opener, marrying emotional lyrics with lush instrumentation that highlights Moyet's powerful vocal delivery. It sets the tone for the album's exploration of longing and heartache.
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God Give Me Strength — A hauntingly beautiful rendition, this song showcases Moyet's ability to convey deep emotion through her voice, complemented by the rich orchestration that enhances its dramatic impact.
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Cry Me a River — Moyet’s interpretation of this classic standard breathes new life into the song while maintaining its melancholic essence, demonstrating her unique ability to make familiar material feel fresh.
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Almost Blue — This track reveals Moyet's jazz influences and features her nuanced vocal performance, making it an essential representation of her versatility as an artist.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fragmented pacing for varied moods
- emotive ballads for deep reflection
- cathartic vocal performances throughout
- solo listening on rainy days
- intimate moments of nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a hiatus, showcasing her continued vocal prowess.
- Career context
- In 2005, Alison Moyet was experiencing a resurgence after a decade-long hiatus from recording new material. One Blue Voice marked her return, showcasing her evolution as an artist while remaining rooted in her signature sound established in the 1980s. This album followed her previous effort, Hometime, released in 2002, further solidifying her place in the contemporary music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annie Lennox· Sade· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 If You Don't Come Back to Me (intro)
- 2 Satellite Start here
- 3 Mary Don't Keep Me Waiting
- 4 Windmills of Your Mind
- 5 What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life
- 6 La Chanson des vieux amants
- 7 Almost Blue
- 8 If You Don't Come Back to Me
- 9 Cry Me a River
- 10 Wraggle Taggle Gypsies
- 11 God Give Me Strength
- 12 Dido's Lament
- 13 Momma Momma
- 14 Ski
- 15 This House
- 16 You Don't Have to Go
- 17 When You're Good to Mama (closing credits)
Disc 2
- 1 Alfie
- 2 Only You
- 3 That Ole Devil Called Love
- 4 Should I Feel That It's Over
- 5 Voice (interview)
- 6 More (promotional video)
- 7 [photo gallery]
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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