Popped In Souled Out
Wet Wet Wet · 1987
54 min · 13 tracks · soft rock
A melodic blend of soft rock with heartfelt lyrics and catchy hooks that evoke nostalgia.
Why this album works
This album reached No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and was certified multi-platinum, establishing Wet Wet Wet as a staple in British soft rock. It also included several charting singles that solidified their popularity during the late 1980s.
- Best for
- nostalgic sing-alongs with friends steady pacing for easy listening heartfelt melodies for reflective moments
- Context
- Released on September 21, 1987, 'Popped In Souled Out' was Wet Wet Wet's debut album, marking the band's entry into the mainstream music scene. Prior to this, they had built a following in local circuits but this album propelled them to commercial success, featuring their first hit single 'Wishing I Was Lucky'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Duran Duran· David Bowie· Kim Wilde· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· Radiohead· John Lennon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wishing I Was Lucky Standout 3:52
- 2 East of the River 3:24
- 3 I Remember 4:44
- 4 Angel Eyes (Home and Away) Standout 5:13
- 5 Words of Wisdom 3:51
- 6 Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight 3:45
- 7 World in Another 3:06
- 8 Sweet Little Mystery Standout 3:43
- 9 I Don’t Believe (Sonny’s Letter) 4:42
- 10 Temptation 4:59
- 11 I Can Give You Everything 4:05
- 12 The Moment You Left Me 5:02
- 13 Wishing I Was Lucky (live version) 3:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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