album · May 21, 1996
Walking Wounded
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trip-hopdrum and basselectronic
This 1996 album saw Everything but the Girl fully embrace the burgeoning UK dance scene, delivering a collection of tracks that became synonymous with the era's trip-hop and drum and bass sound. It marked a significant artistic and commercial peak for the duo.
- "Walking Wounded" reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart.
- The album spawned the hit single "Missing," a remix of which by Todd Terry became a massive international success.
- Recording sessions took place primarily at Olympic Studios in London, with the band self-producing the majority of the album.
Everything but the Girl is a duo from Hull, England, best known for a string of UK and international hit singles blending electronic music with pop sensibilities. By 1996, they had already achieved significant mainstream success, moving from indie roots to a more dance-oriented sound.
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