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Pearls of Passion

Roxette

Album 1986
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About this album

Sound: "Uplifting pop melodies are woven with heartfelt lyrics, creating an infectious blend of Europop and soft rock."

Where they were

Released on October 31, 1986, 'Pearls of Passion' marked Roxette's debut album, setting the stage for their rise to international fame. At this point in their career, the duo was still establishing their sound, transitioning from Swedish pop acts to global superstars. This album laid the groundwork for their future hits and showcased their knack for catchy hooks.

Why it matters

'Pearls of Passion' included the hit single 'It Must Have Been Love,' which gained immense popularity after being featured in the film 'Pretty Woman.' The album helped Roxette achieve significant commercial success, particularly in Sweden and several other European countries, marking their entry into the global music scene.

Essential tracks

  • "It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Broken-Hearted)" — This track became iconic due to its later association with 'Pretty Woman,' showcasing Roxette's ability to blend emotional depth with mainstream appeal.
  • "Soul Deep" — 'Soul Deep' features a compelling melody and emotive vocals that encapsulate the album's overarching themes of love and longing.
  • "Goodbye to You" — This song stands out for its poignant lyrics and strong vocal delivery, highlighting Roxette's knack for creating relatable pop ballads.
  • "Secrets That She Keeps" — With its catchy chorus and engaging production, this track exemplifies Roxette's early sound while foreshadowing their future hits.

Release Date

October 31, 1986

Artist Origin

Sweden

Tracklist

  1. 1 Soul Deep 3:38
  2. 2 Secrets That She Keeps 3:42
  3. 3 Goodbye to You 4:01
  4. 4 I Call Your Name 3:36
  5. 5 Surrender 4:19
  6. 6 Voices 4:42
  7. 7 Neverending Love 3:27
  8. 8 Call of the Wild 4:29
  9. 9 Joy of a Toy 3:03
  10. 10 From One Heart to Another 4:07
  11. 11 Like Lovers Do 3:22
  12. 12 So Far Away 5:16
  13. 13 Pearls of Passion 3:35
  14. 14 It Must Have Been Love (Christmas for the Broken-Hearted) 4:49
  15. 15 Turn to Me 2:58
  16. 16 Neverending Love (Tits & Ass demo / 1986) 2:45
  17. 17 Secrets That She Keeps (Tits & Ass demo / 1986) 2:54
  18. 18 I Call Your Name (Montezuma demo / 26.07.86) 3:03
  19. 19 Neverending Love (Frank mono-mix / 1987) 3:19
  20. 20 I Call Your Name (Frank mono-mix / 1987) 3:20

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