82–92: Essence and Rare

Everything but the Girl

82–92: Essence and Rare

RELEASED: December 01, 1992
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Meet Me in the Morning 3:49 2. These Early Days (remix) 3:28 3. Come on Home (acoustic version) 2:37 4. Downtown Train 3:08 5. Living on Honeycomb 2:34 6. Each and Every One 2:47 7. Night and Day 2:55 8. Almost Blue 3:20 9. Native Land 3:08 10. Draining the Bar 2:11 11. Oxford Street 3:22 12. I Don’t Want to Talk About It 4:18 13. Driving 2:26 14. Take Me (Love mix) 4:41 15. Twin Cities (The Green Plains a cappella mix) 4:31 16. No Place Like Home 4:26 17. Old Friends 3:44
Historical Archive
82–92: Essence and Rare is a compilation album by Everything but the Girl, capturing the essence of their sound from the early 1980s to the early 1990s. The album showcases the duo's evolution from a folk-inspired sound to a more electronic and dance-oriented style. With tracks that highlight their lyrical depth and musical experimentation, the compilation serves as a testament to their influence in the alternative and pop music scenes of the time.