Olive

Olive
Formed: 1994 in London, England
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Styles: Trip-Hop, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Electronica, Club/Dance, Ambient Dub, Downbeat
Group Members: Tim Kellett, Robin Taylor-Firth, Ruth-Ann
Biography: The epitomy of the quieter, coffee-table side of singer/songwriter electronica and trip-hop, Olive was formed by producers Tim Kellett and Robin Taylor-Firth (former members of, respectively, Simply Red and Nightmares on Wax) with vocalist Ruth-Ann Boyle. Kellett connected with Boyle while playing keyboards ...Read full biography
Trickle
Released: 2000
Label: Maverick
Critics' Rating:
Where most trip-hop artists downplay melody as a matter of principle, Olive (keyboardist/trumpeter/producer Tim Kellett and vocalist Ruth-Ann) embraces it almost defiantly, maintaining the rhythmic interest ...Read full review
Extra Virgin
Released: 1996
Label: RCA Records
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A year after its initial release, Olive's debut album, Extra Virgin, finally produced a number one British hit with "You're Not Alone," a low-key lite trip-hop number with a graceful melody. It's a strong ...Read full review
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