Whispering Your Name
Alison Moyet · 1994
25 min · 6 tracks · contemporary R&B · new wave
A fusion of emotive R&B melodies and synth-pop textures that showcase Moyet's powerful vocals.
Why this album works
- Best for
- short energetic listening experience emotive vocals for personal reflection danceable remixes for social settings
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Whispering Your Name' marked Alison Moyet's return to the music scene after her successful 1991 album 'Hoodoo'. At this point in her career, she was exploring more electronic sounds while continuing to highlight her soulful vocal prowess, positioning herself as a significant figure in the evolving pop landscape of the 90s.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, new wave
Whispering Your Name is a single by Alison Moyet, released in 1994. A fusion of emotive R&B melodies and synth-pop textures that showcase Moyet's powerful vocals. 'Whispering Your Name' is notable for its commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Moyet's presence in the contemporary pop scene. The album includes multiple versions of its title track and remixes that reflect the era's dance music trends, showcasing her adaptability and influence. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Whispering Your Name sound like?
A fusion of emotive R&B melodies and synth-pop textures that showcase Moyet's powerful vocals. Rooted in contemporary R&B and new wave.
What makes Whispering Your Name by Alison Moyet notable?
'Whispering Your Name' is notable for its commercial success, peaking at number 15 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Moyet's presence in the contemporary pop scene. The album includes multiple versions of its title track and remixes that reflect the era's dance music trends, showcasing her adaptability and influence. Released in 1994, 'Whispering Your Name' marked Alison Moyet's return to the music scene after her successful 1991 album 'Hoodoo'. At this point in her career, she was exploring more electronic sounds while continuing to highlight her soulful vocal prowess, positioning herself as a significant figure in the evolving pop landscape of the 90s.
Who is Whispering Your Name for?
Whispering Your Name works well if you're into short energetic listening experience, emotive vocals for personal reflection and danceable remixes for social settings.
How many songs are on Whispering Your Name?
Whispering Your Name has 6 tracks, running approximately 25 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whispering Your Name (single version) Standout 3:49
- 2 Whispering Your Name (album version) 3:28
- 3 Whispering Your Name (remixed by Vince Clarke) 3:42
- 4 Hoodoo (François Kevorkian remix) Standout 7:41
- 5 Wishing You Were Here (live at the Mean Fiddler, London, April 3, 1992) Standout 3:49
- 6 Rise (live at the Mean Fiddler, London, April 3, 1992) 3:06
Release Date
February 28, 1994
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
25 min 39 sec
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