Walking Wounded cover

Released 30 years ago

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melancholic introspective moments
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career 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
Lamb· Zero 7· Air

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Before Today 4:18
  • 2 Wrong 4:36
  • 3 Single 4:38
  • 4 The Heart Remains a Child 3:50
  • 5 Walking Wounded 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

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