Everything But The Girl

Europe first press 1988.
From 1988 and one of their most refined blends of literate pop and understated jazz folk touches. Tracey Thorn’s vocals are at their most intimate here, while Ben Watt’s arrangements leave space for the songs to breathe. Tracks like These Early Days and I Don’t Want to Talk About It carry both warmth and melancholy, making it a perfect rainy day listen. It bridges their early acoustic sound with the smoother pop they would explore later. FFO: Prefab Sprout, The Style Council, Aztec Camera, Swing Out Sister