Everything But the Girl

On their second album, EBTG embrace a catchy Jangle Pop sound that counteracts with a rather dour set of lyrics. "When All's Well" should have been a breakout hit single. Tracey Thorn croons the Pretenders' "Kid" on the American edition.

Ah, simple pleasures. Many good bands are going to emerge from the revitalized pop
movement spearheaded by Katrina and the Waves, but Everything but the Girl has a better
chance than most at capturing American hearts and heads. Love Not Money, the English
group's second LP, is an engaging if erratic showcase for Tracey Thorn's passionate singing
and songwriter Ben Watt's terse takes on classic pop styles. Thorn, previously k... More >