Alison Moyet - Ode To Boy
Review by Catur Rahmawan
Alison Moyet's album Ode To Boy is a soulful and introspective journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. The album, released in 1995, features Moyet's signature husky vocals and powerful lyricism, backed by a range of musical styles from bluesy ballads to upbeat pop tracks.
The opening track "Nobody's Diary" sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and raw emotion. Moyet's lyrics explore the pain of a failed relationship and the struggle to move on. This theme is echoed throughout the album, with tracks like "It Won't Be Long" and "This House" delving deeper into the complexities of love and heartbreak.
But Ode To Boy is not all sorrow and sadness. Moyet's playful side shines through in tracks like "Whispering Your Name" and "Getting Into Something." These upbeat pop songs showcase her versatility as a singer and songwriter, and offer a welcome respite from the heavier themes of the album.
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Download
Filename: alison-moyet-ode-to-boy.rar- MP3 size: 53 mb
- FLAC size: 413 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Ode To Boy (N.Y.-L.A. Mix) | ||
| Life In A Hole | 3:45 | |
| Ode To Boy (Factory Mix) | 9:56 | |
| Ode To Boy (N.Y.-L.A. Dub) | ||
| Ode To Boy | 2:55 | |
| Ode To Boy (N.Y.- L.A. Mix) | 3:27 | |
| Sunderland Glynn | 2:50 | |
| Ode To Boy (Factory Dub 2) | 4:40 | |
| Ode To Boy (Factory Dub 1) | 3:52 | |
| Ode To Boy (N.Y.- L.A. Dub) | 3:12 |
Video
Alison Moyet - Ode To Boy (Junior Vasquez Factory Mix) (1994)
Alison Moyet: Ode To Boy II
Images
Catalog Numbers
- 660795 4
- XPCD 536
- XPR 2102
- 660795 2
- 660795 6
Labels
ColumbiaListen online
- lytte på nettet
- online anhören
- écouter en ligne
- online luisteren
- ouvir online
- kuunnella verkossa
- ascolta in linea
- lyssna på nätet
- escuchar en línea
Formats
- Cassette
- Single
- CD
- Promo
- Vinyl
- 12"
- 45 RPM
- Stereo
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Published By | Mega Music Ltd. |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. |
| Copyright (c) | Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. |
| Glass Mastered At | DADC Austria |
| Mastered At | Metropolis Mastering |
| Pressed By | Damont |
| Distributed By | Sony Music |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Additional Mix | Adrian Bushby (tracks: 1), Pete Davis (tracks: 1) |
| Additional Production | Adrian Bushby (tracks: 1), Pete Davis (tracks: 1) |
| Design | Alison Moyet, Martin Jenkins |
| Mixed By | Alison Moyet, Pete Glenister, Victor Van Vugt |
| Photography By | Robert Clifford |
| Producer | Pete Glenister (tracks: 1) |
| Written By | Alison Moyet (tracks: 1 & 2), Pete Glenister (tracks: 2) |
| Mastered By | timtom |
| Remix | Junior Vasquez |
| Written-By | Alison Moyet, Pete Glenister |
| Bass | Andy Coughlan (tracks: 1), John Mackenzie (tracks: 2, 3) |
| Drums | David Ruffy (tracks: 2, 3), Tony Riley (tracks: 1) |
| Guitar | Christian Mars (tracks: 1), Pete Glenister (tracks: 1, 2, 3), Steve Cradock (tracks: 2) |
| Harmonica | Alison Moyet (tracks: 3) |
| Percussion | David Ballard (tracks: 1) |
| Tambourine | Alison Moyet (tracks: 1) |
Notes
- "Ode To Boy" taken from the album "Essex"
- Tracks play both sides
- Original sound recording made by Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
- The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
- ℗ 1994 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited
- © 1994 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd
- Columbia is the exclusive trademark of Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
- Made In Austria
- Promotional only - not for sale.
- Card sleeve.
- ℗ © 1994 Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
- Promotion Only. Not For Sale.
- Track durations not listed on release.
- © 1994 Sony Music Publishing (UK) Ltd.
- Track 1 and 4 published by EMI/Virgin Music Publishing/Mega Music Ltd.
- Track 2 and 3 published by EMI/Virgin Music Publishing.
- Slight differences to Alison Moyet - Ode To Boy: background images on front, tab and back are different, tab barcode font & information is different, 'Made in Austria' and other texts printed on disc label.
- "Ode to Boy" taken and remixed from the album "Essex"
- Track 1 and 4 published by EMI/Virgin Music Publishing / Mega Music Ltd.
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5099766079547
- Label Code: LC 0162
- Rights Society: SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Rights Society: MCPS/BIEM
- Matrix / Runout: XPCD536 12 A1 [DADC Austria Logo]
- Matrix / Runout (Stamped In Inner Matrix): *
- Matrix / Runout (A side label): XPR 2102A
- Matrix / Runout (A side runout etched): XPR 2102A1 DAMONT timtom
- Matrix / Runout (B side label): XPR 2102B
- Matrix / Runout (B side runout etched): XPR 2102B1 DAMONT metropolis
- Barcode: 5099766079523
- Barcode: 5 099766 079561
- Other (On sleeve rear): CB 181
- Other (On sleeve rear & labels): 01-660795-20
- Other (On sleeve rear): TA
- Label Code (On labels): LC 0162
- Rights Society (On labels): MCPS/BIEM
- Matrix / Runout (Outer ring, variant 1): 660795-2 24 A1 DADC AUSTRIA [barcode] [barcode]
- Matrix / Runout (Outer ring, variant 2): 660795-2 24 A2 DADC AUSTRIA [barcode] [barcode]
- Matrix / Runout (Inside clear hub, variants 1 & 2): ✲
- Rights Society: MCPS / BIEM / SDRM
- Price Code: CA
About Alison Moyet
Born Genevieve Alison Moyet on 18 June 1961 in Billericay, Essex. Grew up in Basildon Essex. She was nicknamed "Alf" from an early age and started her singing career with R&B groups The Screaming Abdabs and before finding fame as half of Yazoo (Yaz in the USA).
Real Name
- Genevieve Alison Moyet
Name Vars
- A Moyet
- A. Moyel
- A. Moyet
- A.Moyet
- A.X. Moyet
- Alison
- Allison Moyet
- Alyson Moyet
- G. Moyet
- Genevieve Alison Jane Moyet
- Moyeet
- Moyet
- Moyet Alison
- Moyet, Alison
- Moyett
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Summary by Catur Rahmawan
Comments
IAN BROUDIE IS A BRILLIANT SONBGWRITER/PRODUCER (ALISON & ECHO & THE BUNNYMEN); AN UNBELIEVABLE RE-WORKING OF AN ALL-TIME CLASIC SONG
What a masterful version produced by the lighting seeds ave echo & the bunnymen's producer, the great Ian Broudie
Good lord this is version is amazing. She has one of the greatest voices ever. Up there with Annie Lennox.
I like this version SO much better than the original. Thanks for posting!
Beautiful video! This mix is hot! I have heard the original (much slower) version, but never this one. I only wish it was longer because I keep listening to it over and over! When was this version released and on what album? Cheers.
Thank you!
How the hell was this not a bigger hit.
I do not know! I LOVE this SO Much!!
The original version is haunting but this quicker one from 'Essex' is so powerful and she sounds amazing. Thanks for posting!
I just bought this on vinyl. I've always preferred Yazoo's version over Alison's '94 re-recording of the track. This remix isn't amazing, but I like it. I think I'd prefer that Junior remixed the original. Something about Alisons slower vocals match the songs message of yearning better. The out-of-breath vocals of the new recording seem at odds with the lyrics.
No. This song is not appropriate for a re-mix. The best version is Alison's solo version called Ode to Boy II.
I like Junior, but this one doesn't do it for me. The song didn't need a remix.
sick track!! i love it!! thanks for sharing!!
One of the all time great club mixes.
Chunky!
Great show but she didn't play my 2 fav moyet songs
This and "it won't be long" from hoodoo (2004)
She played too many songs from her new album "other"
Which is average at best
Her yaz songs were great
Any body else went