Extra Virgin

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
User Score
Based on 30 ratings
1996 Ratings: #523
August 1, 1996 / Release Date
LP / Format
RCA / Label
Trip Hop / Genre
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

gordo
75

This completely fits my mood lately, a very nice und underrated trip hop album

Shblevins
80

Oh my god I have never had a ‘WAIT THATS THAT SONG???’ moment as drastic as I did hearing ‘You’re Not Alone’ on this record, what an absolute fucking TUNE.
The rest of the album is pretty great too, some really solid peak trip hop stuff. Honestly an essential listen in that space that I’m surprised isn’t talked about more, im only aware of this record from its recent 2026 RSD Repress (which I’m almost certainly copping asap).

kissyouinparis
73

i thoroughly enjoyed this laid-back and orchestral trip hop moment. i wish that Olive leaned more into the breakbeat style present on songs like Curious, but overall the dance and trance influence that's sprinkled throughout the album really separates it from other trip hop albums that i've heard.

i really like the finer details of this album. like on the song You Are Nothing, the trance-like embellishments toward the end really captivated me. i also found that the singer's ... read more

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