Sony Music UK
2026 (Originally 1996)
Electronic / Trip-Hop / Pop
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Tracks: 12
Total Time: 57:39
Size: 343 MB (Standard)
Tracklist:
01. Miracle (Remastered) (07:32)
02. This Time (Remastered) (04:43)
03. Safer Hands (Remastered) (05:00)
04. Killing (Remastered) (04:10)
05. You're Not Alone (Remastered) (04:31)
06. Falling (Remastered) (04:52)
07. Outlaw (Remastered) (05:14)
08. Blood Red Tears (Remastered) (04:40)
09. Curious (Remastered) (05:00)
10. You Are Nothing (Remastered) (04:18)
11. Muted (Remastered) (03:37)
12. I Don't Think So (Remastered) (03:57)
🌌 The Sound of Melancholic Euphoria. Extra Virgin is widely considered one of the most sophisticated electronic albums of the 90s. Fronted by the iconic, ethereal vocals of Ruth-Ann Boyle and the production genius of Josh Wink and Tim Kellett, the album blends trip-hop beats, deep basslines, and lush, cinematic synth arrangements. The 2026 remaster brings a new level of clarity to the "sonic darkness" of tracks like "You're Not Alone" and "Miracle," allowing the intricate production details to breathe in a way that wasn't possible on 1996 CD players.
The Vibe: Introspective, late-night, and timeless. It is the perfect blend of dance-floor ambition and deep, emotional songcraft.
Extra Virgin hasn’t aged a day. The 2026 remaster emphasizes the album's greatest strength: its atmosphere. By cleaning up the noise floor and balancing the dynamic range, this new version reminds us why Olive were pioneers—they didn't just make "dance music," they made electronic records that felt like personal, intimate experiences.