Out Of The Woods

At the peak of their career, Everything But The Girl decided to call it a day in the early 2000's which was such a shame as their blend of Dance and Pop proved to be most effective with superb tracks such as "Missing", "Walking Wounded" and "Wrong". Nevertheless, 2007 sees the relaunch of Tracey Thorn's solo career will her second solo release "Out Of The Woods". This album is a very sophisticated mix of Pop ballads and Dance influenced tracks with some very nice surprises."Here It Comes Again" is a peaceful and angelic sounding Pop ballad with soft vocals from Tracey. The pace quickens with two of my favorite tracks "A-Z" and "It's All True" which both have a distinctive 80's feel to them and a strong Dance influence with addictive basslines, melodies and arrangements. "Get Around To It" is a Funk inspired Pop track with a groovy vibe and cool arrangements. "Hands Up To The Ceiling" is a reflective guitar and piano led ballad with an understated chorus. "Easy" is an atmospheric and suave mid-tempo Pop track. "Falling Off A Log" is another 80's inspired track which is a style that suits Tracey like a glove and is a third highlight. A short but sweet ballad "Nowhere Near" is followed by a very rhythmic Dance track "Grand Canyon" which shows just how confident Tracey is when switching between tempos and genres. "By Picadilly Station I Sat Down And Wept" is a melancholic ballad and is followed by the final song "Raise The Roof" which is a very upliting and infectious Pop creation and is my favorite of all the tracks."Out Of The Woods" is a great album that blends together beautiful ballads and addictive Pop and Dance songs. Although Tracey Thorn is a very introverted character, she seems to be enjoying her return to the limelight with this positive and inspirational album and so she should.

Okay

GOOD

One of the reasons I bought this album was Tracey Thorn's version of King's Cross. Please be aware this is not on most CDs, it is in the digital download version but not on most hard copies

Excellent music. Evolution of music from the 80's and 90's. A real development that any of their fans would enjoy!

Nice blend of introspective musings and some upbeat numbers. Bought this album as a result of a piece about Tracey on Radio 4 and was very glad I did.

just ok

I have to admit to being a big fan of Tracey and EBTG....20 some years!!. Tracey has one of the finest voices that has ever graced our shores, let alone anyone elses. I have to admit that whilst I loved the later stuff her voice was sometimes overpowered by the drum and bass. I have waited (along with many others) with baited breath for new material, whilst Tracey made the right decision to enjoy her children and motherhood. At times I wasn't sure whether Tracey was going to return at all and wondered whether she was going to return to her old "pre-drum and bass" routine or continue in the same vain.That she has managed to carry both off with considerable style and aplomb is a revelation.The album is awesome from the hauntingly beautiful "Here it Comes Again" through to the more dance oriented "It's All True". "A-Z"'s lyrics hark back to the best of Tracey's storytelling early days and the loping, funky, sax infused "Get Around To It" is a masterpiece. "Grand Canyon" rocks with its bass laden beats and the vocal performace on "Raise the Roof" is reminiscent of Annie Lennox at her finest.Great to have you back Tracey, motherhood obviously suits you.