Sinking by The Aloof

Sinking is the second studio album by British electronica band The Aloof, released by East West Records in the United Kingdom on 27 May 1996. Following the rave-influenced style of the group's debut album Cover the Crime (1994), Sinking brought the band into a darker, more mellow direction, as the result of the group's desire to deliver a "band" feel, aided by the members' newfound disillusionment with club culture. The record fuses styles of techno, dub, trip hop and jungle music and incorporates string arrangements and sombre lyrics. The album's amorphous musical style was reflected in East West's wide-spanning promotional campaign for the record, which included a two-hour Party Zone special on MTV Europe. Although Sinking did not chart, four singles were released from the album, two of which reached the UK Singles Chart in 1996: "Wish You Were Here", which reached number 61 and "One Night Stand" which reached number 30, becoming the band's biggest hit single. A remixed version of "Wish You Were Here" was then released in early 1997, peaking at number 43. The album received critical acclaim, with journalists complimenting the band's new direction. In 2000, it was named the 46th best dance album of all time in the final edition of the book All Time Top 1000 Albums.