This House
Alison Moyet · 1991
13 min · 4 tracks · contemporary R&B
A soulful blend of contemporary R&B and pop, infused with introspective lyrics and Moyet's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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This House — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional depth, blending personal reflections with rich instrumentation that highlights Moyet's vocal prowess.
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Come Back Home — This track stands out for its lush production and heartfelt lyrics, portraying themes of longing and reconciliation that resonate throughout the album.
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That Ole Devil Called Love — Moyet's rendition of this classic showcases her ability to reinterpret standards, adding depth and nuance while emphasizing her distinctive vocal style.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases a mature sound and vocal strength, marking an important artistic development.
- Career context
- This House was Alison Moyet's third studio album, released in 1991, following her commercial success with the album Hoodoo. At this point in her career, Moyet was refining her sound while maintaining a strong presence in the new wave and R&B scenes, aiming to solidify her artistic identity beyond her early hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annie Lennox· Sade· Kate Bush
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This House
The narrative shifts from nostalgia to a yearning for belonging reflects inner turmoil.
This shift deepens the emotional landscape of the song, moving from external observation to an intimate confession.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This House 3:56
- 2 Come Back Home 3:21
- 3 Love Letters 2:51
- 4 That Ole Devil Called Love 3:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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