Album of the Day

On the heels of his work with Depeche Mode, keyboardist Vince Clarke found an ideal musical match in vocalist Alison Moyet. Their distinctive blend of propulsive synth beats and R&B textures quickly conquered the dance clubs of their native England, where the 1982 debut album from Yaz went platinum. Its follow-up was YOU AND ME BOTH; recorded shortly before the duo broke up, the album's pop polish belies the emotional depths it reaches. With producer Eric Radcliffe returning and the writing duties split more evenly, the set is arguably more accessible than its hit predecessor and includes such poignant songs as “Nobody's Diary,” “Mr. Blue” and “Ode To Boy.” Any fan of synthpop is sure to enjoy YOU AND ME BOTH.