Essential blue-eyed soul listening

The albums that define blue-eyed soul.

Our picks for where to start with blue-eyed soul — with a one-line read on why each one matters.

The blue-eyed soul essentials

Twenty-four picks. Press play on any of them.

Young Americans

David Bowie

Young Americans

A lush blend of soul and rock, infused with Bowie's characteristic theatricality and introspection.

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Sting

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A vibrant fusion of reggae rhythms and pop sensibilities, infused with heartfelt storytelling and rich melodies.

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Songs from the Labyrinth

Sting

Songs from the Labyrinth

A haunting blend of Elizabethan themes and contemporary interpretation, rich in emotion and lyrical depth.

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Big Bam Boom

Hall & Oates

Big Bam Boom

A vibrant blend of pop-rock and blue-eyed soul, brimming with infectious melodies and slick production.

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Change of Season

Hall & Oates

Change of Season

A smooth blend of blue-eyed soul and pop rock that encapsulates emotional depth and melodic sophistication.

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High Lonesome Sound

Vince Gill

High Lonesome Sound

A rich tapestry of heartfelt ballads and upbeat anthems, blending country with soulful melodies.

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Let There Be Peace on Earth

Vince Gill

Let There Be Peace on Earth

A heartfelt collection of timeless holiday classics infused with Vince Gill's soulful guitar and warm vocals.

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Heart Like a Sky

Spandau Ballet

Heart Like a Sky

A lush blend of blue-eyed soul and new wave, wrapped in an atmospheric pop sheen.

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Parade

Spandau Ballet

Parade

A polished blend of new wave energy and blue-eyed soul sophistication that defines mid-80s pop.

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Adele

19

Adele's debut weaves raw emotion through soulful melodies and poignant lyrics, showcasing her remarkable vocal prowess.

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25

Adele

25

Adele's heartfelt ballads blend soul and pop, exploring themes of love and loss with her signature powerful vocals.

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Pieces of a Dream

Anastacia

Pieces of a Dream

A vibrant fusion of soulful vocals, dance-pop energy, and heartfelt balladry that showcases Anastacia's dynamic range.

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Our Songs

Anastacia

Our Songs

A heartfelt blend of contemporary R&B and pop rock that showcases resilience and personal reflection.

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Let's Dance

David Bowie

Let's Dance

A vibrant fusion of rock and dance grooves, blending Bowie’s theatricality with an infectious pop sensibility.

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Songs from the Last Century

giorge mijael

Songs from the Last Century

A lush blend of soul and pop, reimagining classic songs with contemporary flair and emotive vocals.

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Symphonica (George Michael album)

giorge mijael

Symphonica (George Michael album)

A lush orchestral backdrop enriches soulful interpretations of classics, showcasing George Michael's vocal prowess and emotional depth.

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To Whom It May Concern

Bee Gees

To Whom It May Concern

Melodic harmonies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a contemplative atmosphere that defines the Bee Gees' early sound.

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