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The Essential Alison Moyet

Alison Moyet · 2001

73 min · 20 tracks · contemporary R&B · new wave

A rich tapestry of soulful vocals and new wave melodies, blending emotional depth with commercial polish.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with emotional depth
  • for reflective moments
  • rich vocals for intimate settings
  • gradual resolution across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat songs
  • want standalone anthems only

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Essential Alison Moyet' was released in 2001, Alison Moyet had solidified her status as a pop icon following her successful debut in the 1980s with Yazoo. This compilation not only showcased her greatest hits but also served as a retrospective of her evolution through genres, including contemporary R&B and new wave, marking a pivotal moment in her career after a decade of varied musical exploration.
Stylistic neighbors
Annie Lennox· Sade· Kate Bush

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Go 2:51
  • 2 Nobody’s Diary 4:31
  • 3 Winter Kills 4:04
  • 4 Love Resurrection 3:53
  • 5 All Cried Out 3:43
  • 6 Invisible 4:09
  • 7 That Ole Devil Called Love 3:06
  • 8 Is This Love? 4:02
  • 9 Weak in the Presence of Beauty 3:33
  • 10 Love Letters 2:52
  • 11 It Won’t Be Long 4:08
  • 12 Wishing You Were Here 3:59
  • 13 This House 3:56
  • 14 Falling 3:40
  • 15 Whispering Your Name 3:27
  • 16 Getting Into Something 4:15
  • 17 Blue 3:19
  • 18 Our Colander Eyes 3:31
  • 19 Ne me quitte pas 3:45
  • 20 There Are Worse Things I Could Do 2:29

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