Bad Influence
Robert Cray · 1983
42 min · 12 tracks · blues
A gritty blend of blues and rock that captures the essence of early '80s American music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with consistent flow
- gritty ambiance for casual listening
- reflective moments of personal struggle
- upbeat tracks for social gatherings
- short bursts of engaging narratives
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer long, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Bad Influence' was Robert Cray's debut album, marking his introduction to the blues scene. At this point, he was establishing his unique sound, blending traditional blues with contemporary influences that would help him gain recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Phone Booth 3:33
- 2 Bad Influence 2:56
- 3 The Grinder 4:09
- 4 Got to Make a Comeback 2:53
- 5 So Many Women, So Little Time 4:01
- 6 Where Do I Go From Here? 4:03
- 7 Waiting for the Tide to Turn 3:31
- 8 March On 2:25
- 9 Don’t Touch Me 3:25
- 10 No Big Deal 4:13
- 11 I Got Loaded 3:34
- 12 Share What You Got, Keep What You Need 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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