[Love Not Money] -- Fifteen years ago this week, British band Everything but the Girl released their second studio album, Love Not Money. This album represented a stylistic change as the band – primarily the duo of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt – embraced serious themes and politicized lyrics driven by the polish of sophisticated pop. It is perhaps a more dour listen than their jazzy debut, but it is rewarding, at least in my opinion.
Love Not Money peaked at #10 on the UK album charts. The album's two singles, "When All's Well" and "Angel," peaked at #77 and #93 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. In addition to the two singles, "Trouble and Strife" is also a standout.
Flashback: Love Not Money (April 15, 1985)
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