The Language of Life

by Everything but the Girl

The Language of Life cover art

Seeking a more polished, internationally successful sound, the British duo relocated to Los Angeles to record alongside veteran producer Tommy LiPuma. Featuring guest solos from Stan Getz, the immaculately produced album fully embraces lush, smooth-jazz influenced adult contemporary pop.

Genres

  • Sophisti-Pop

Tracklist

  1. Driving
  2. Get Back Together
  3. Meet Me in the Morning
  4. Me and Bobby D
  5. The Language of Life
  6. Take Me
  7. Imagining America
  8. Letting Love Go
  9. My Baby Don't Love Me
  10. The Road
  11. Driving - Masters At Work Racing Mix
  12. Driving - Underdog Vocal Remix
  13. Take Me - Clifton Mix
  14. Take Me - Clifton Mix / Instrumental
  15. Take Me - Lee Hamblin Remix
  16. Take Me - Lee Hamblin Love Mix
  17. Downtown Train
  18. Driving - Acoustic
  19. Imagining America - Home Demo
  20. Driving - Home Demo
  21. The Road - New York Live Demo
  22. Meet Me in the Morning - New York Live Demo
  23. Will the Roof Fall In? - Home Demo
  24. Meet Me in the Morning - Live
  25. The Road - Live
  26. Driving - Live
  27. Me and Bobby D - Live
  28. Imagining America - Live
  29. The Language of Life - Live
  30. Letting Love Go - Michael Brecker Final Solo and Alternatives, Rough Mixes
  31. Driving - Michael Brecker Final Main Solo Alternatives, Rough Mixes
  32. Driving - Michael Brecker Final Outro Solo Alternative, Rough Mixes
  33. The Road - Stan Getz Alternate Whole Take, Rough Mix