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The Language of Life

Everything but the Girl · 1990

41 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A sophisticated blend of pop and jazz-inflected melodies wrapped in emotionally resonant lyrics.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo exploration
  • emotionally resonant lyrical themes
  • for reflective afternoons
  • warm background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Language of Life' was released in 1990, Everything but the Girl had already established themselves with their previous albums, including their 1988 breakthrough 'Idlewild.' This album marked a shift towards a more polished sound and saw the duo experimenting with different genres, setting the stage for their later commercial successes.
Stylistic neighbors
Lamb· Zero 7· Air

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Driving 3:59
  • 2 Get Back Together 3:57
  • 3 Meet Me in the Morning 3:50
  • 4 Me and Bobby D 4:09
  • 5 The Language of Life 4:02
  • 6 Take Me 4:08
  • 7 Imagining America 4:59
  • 8 Letting Love Go 4:45
  • 9 My Baby Don’t Love Me 3:42
  • 10 The Road 3:45

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