Olive - Extra Virgin (Remastered) (2026)

Olive – Extra Virgin (Remastered 2026) [Sony Music UK] — Trip-Hop / Electronic Classic


Thirty years after its original release, the seminal trip-hop and electronic masterpiece Extra Virgin by the British trio Olive returns in a stunning 24-bit remastered edition. This release captures the haunting, atmospheric textures that defined the UK electronic scene of the mid-90s, polished for modern high-fidelity systems.

[Info]
Artist: Olive
Title: Extra Virgin (Remastered)
Label: Sony Music UK
Release Date: 2026 (Originally 1996)
Genre: Electronic / Trip-Hop / Pop
Audio Specs: FLAC (44.1kHz/24bit)
Tracks: 12
Total Time: 57:39
Size: 343 MB (Standard)

Tracklist:

1. Miracle (Remastered) (07:32)
2. This Time (Remastered) (04:43)
3. Safer Hands (Remastered) (05:00)
4. Killing (Remastered) (04:10)
5. You're Not Alone (Remastered) (04:31)
6. Falling (Remastered) (04:52)
7. Outlaw (Remastered) (05:14)
8. Blood Red Tears (Remastered) (04:40)
9. Curious (Remastered) (05:00)
10. You Are Nothing (Remastered) (04:18)
11. Muted (Remastered) (03:37)
12. I Don't Think So (Remastered) (03:57)

[About the Release & Vibe]
🌌 The Sound of Melancholic Euphoria. Extra Virgin is widely considered one of the most sophisticated electronic albums of the 90s. Fronted by the iconic, ethereal vocals of Ruth-Ann Boyle and the production genius of Josh Wink and Tim Kellett, the album blends trip-hop beats, deep basslines, and lush, cinematic synth arrangements. The 2026 remaster brings a new level of clarity to the "sonic darkness" of tracks like "You're Not Alone" and "Miracle," allowing the intricate production details to breathe in a way that wasn't possible on 1996 CD players.

The Vibe: Introspective, late-night, and timeless. It is the perfect blend of dance-floor ambition and deep, emotional songcraft.

💬 HUMAN PERSPECTIVE / МОИ МЫСЛИ
RU (Мои мысли): Это один из тех альбомов, которые сформировали «умную» электронику 90-х. В отличие от многих коллег по цеху, Olive звучали очень «дорого» и кинематографично. Ремастеринг в 24-bit — это подарок для аудиофилов: низкие частоты стали более глубокими, а вокал Рут-Энн буквально «парит» над миксом. Если вы хотите услышать, как должна звучать качественная электроника, этот релиз — обязательный пункт в программе.

EN (Music Critic Review): Extra Virgin hasn’t aged a day. The 2026 remaster emphasizes the album's greatest strength: its atmosphere. By cleaning up the noise floor and balancing the dynamic range, this new version reminds us why Olive were pioneers—they didn't just make "dance music," they made electronic records that felt like personal, intimate experiences.