Album: Extra Virgin by Olive (1997)
Genre: Trip Hop | Style: Electronic
Record Label: RCA
Format: Album

Description: Extra Virgin was the first (1996) release for British electronic trio Olive. This defined Olive's style, spawning three singles, "You're Not Alone" (which was rereleased twice), "Outlaw", and "Miracle". The trip-hop influence of Massive Attack and Portishead, while in small quantities, are evident, mixed in with synth-based electronic dance.

Artist Background: Olive was a breakbeat/trip hop group from the North of England. The founding membership consisted of producer, instrumentalist and songwriter Tim Kellett, producer and keyboard programmer Robin Taylor-Firth, and singer Ruth-Ann Boyle. The band released two albums, the second without Taylor-Firth. They are best known for the UK number-one single "You're Not Alone". Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Trip Hop movement. Known for Electronic style.

Related Artists: Everything but the Girl, Esthero, Utah Saints, Supreme Beings of Leisure

Music Scene: Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Trip Hop movement. Known for Electronic style.

Tags: Trip Hop, Electronic, 1990s, Album, RCA

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Extra Virgin was the first (1996) release for British electronic trio Olive. This defined Olive's style, spawning three singles, "You're Not Alone" (which was rereleased twice), "Outlaw", and "Miracle". The trip-hop influence of Massive Attack and Portishead, while in small quantities, are evident, mixed in with synth-based electronic dance.

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