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On "Amplified Heart," Everything But The Girl's Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt are at the pinnacle of their extended run together – the lyrics alone can move the senses, flowing like fine poetry; add in the instrumentals and it comes close to musical nirvana. Although it was released in 1994, it has staying power not afforded what some detractors said was just "another" British pop duo – a blip on the music screen from across the pond. Almost every free-standing music store still has a copy or two in its racks. OK, I'll make the analogy oft quoted – a modern day Fleetwood Mac along the lines of their "Rumors" endeavor. MUSICIAN (August 1994, p.90) ". . . merely exquisite ear candy...the modern equivalent to Fleetwood Mac's RUMORS . . ." "Amplified Heart" is laden with delicate melodies and precise musical passages. Tracey Thorn's vocals gives us a glimpse of both chilling memories and warmest moments. The accompaniment by Ben Watt fills the album with sincere emotions – perfect for Thorn's settled vocals. With the exception of the drum beats in the bonus 11th track "Missing," (a track not listed on the CD sleeve) this achievement beats with heart and soul. I often have "Amplified Heart" playing when reading – and after 12 years of listening, I still get detracted by its lyrics and melodies.Read full review
I adore it when albums are aptly titled - as this album is. It's a collection of songs from the heart. I'm a hopeless romantic, I admit, and the songs from this album will remind you of all the feelings that goes along with love. It's another one of those rare albums that you'll want to listen from beginning to end and not skip any tracks. I love all the songs but my two most favorites would be "I Dont Understand Anything" and "Walking to You". The first song gets to you, it's about not being able to communicate the feelings that you have for someone who you care for. The way it's written and sung, you'll be able to relate to it if you've ever been in a situation where you got frustrated over to someone you love - as the lyrics goes to say: "If I should start to cry and I can't begin to tell you why, and I stumble when I begin it's cause I don't understand anything". "Walking to You" is a song about past loves and relationships. It sort of poses a question if we've ever been fated to be with someone or just have them around as friends. One line in the song goes: "..the morning was a different place, in every passerby I saw your face. Love leaves a lonely ghost, with one thought uppermost - is this the case in every case? Am I walking to you? In everything I do, am I just walking to you? " Of course there's their hit song "Missing" that's also in this album - with two versions - the original one and the Todd Terry remix. If you love to be in love or am a hopeless romantic like me. Pick a copy of this album up - it's really worth a listen to.Read full review
talk about unemotional blank and boring, and add long winded with nothing to say. give it up you just don't evidently have enough feelings,depth,and emotions to understand Tracey and Ben. I am sure they won't mind if you don't listen to them. I have seen them 5 times in concert, a small club in Orlando and I think their music is timeless and more talented than most anyone. Tracey rocks the house without even trying. They are both so in tune to one another and to their music I guess if you don't know how to appreciate them it really is your loss. I have loved them since the early 80's and don't forsee that changing.
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
This is another great album from one of my favorite groups. They both have amazing voices which sound even better together. I only wish they would have done more work.
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