Walking Wounded
Everything but the Girl · 1996
52 min · 11 tracks · pop music
A lush blend of electronic pop and melancholic introspection woven with heartfelt lyrics.
Why this album works
'Walking Wounded' is notable for its successful fusion of pop and electronic music, reaching number one on the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart. The title track became a defining song of the 90s club scene and helped solidify Everything but the Girl's place within the burgeoning electronic music movement.
- Best for
- melancholic introspective moments long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- When 'Walking Wounded' was released in 1996, Everything but the Girl was navigating a transition from their earlier folk-pop sound towards a more electronic style. This album followed their critically acclaimed release 'Amplified Heart' and marked a significant artistic evolution, showcasing their embrace of dance music influences that would define their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· Kate Bush· Gorillaz· Robbie Williams· Joe Jackson· Radiohead· Ringo Starr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Before Today 4:18
- 2 Wrong Standout 4:36
- 3 Single 4:38
- 4 The Heart Remains a Child Standout 3:50
- 5 Walking Wounded Standout 6:05
- 6 Flipside 4:33
- 7 Big Deal 4:29
- 8 Mirrorball 3:27
- 9 Good Cop Bad Cop 4:54
- 10 Wrong (Todd Terry remix) 4:45
- 11 Walking Wounded (Omni Trio remix) 6:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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