The soul/pop/dance/blues sound of Alison Moyet has been captured on a greatest hits compilation, aptly titled Singles.
Moyet's powerful voice first hit the American shores as one half of the Vince Clarke project, Yaz (or Yazoo, depending on your location). American dancefloors quickly fell in love with "Situation", which was originally slated to appear in the compilation but was scrapped in favor of the later tune "Winter Kills". Two other songs from her Yaz era are included on this compilation; "Only You" and "Nobody's Diary". Neither song is typical of the high energy which Yaz (and later, Erasure) generally produce, but they both highlight the strength of Moyet's voice.
"Love Resurrection" and "Invisible", her biggest chart hit in the States, are highlights of her first solo effort, Alf. These two tracks give the best indication of how Moyet can play off a song - the slow pace of "Invisible" contrasts with the dancability of "Love Resurrection".
Moyet's songs never captured the fancy of American programmers, even as she continued to churn out pop songs such as "Whispering Your Name" and "Weak In The Presence of Beauty". More than a half dozen UK top 10 hits testified to her staying power in Europe, but Moyet was still unable to crack U.S. playlists.
For those who haven't heard Moyet, imagine Belinda Carlisle with a more powerful voice and a better musical backing. Then go out and see what American radio hasn't been embracing - and what you should. Track listing: The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face, Only You, Nobody's Diary, Winter Kills, Love Resurrection, All Cried Out, Invisible, That Ole Devil Called Love, Is This Love?, Weak In The Presence of Beauty, Ordinary Girl, Love Letters, It Won't Be Long, Wishing You Were Here, This House, Falling, Whispering Your Name, Getting Into Something, Ode To Boy II, Solid Wood
