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Released 50 years ago

Blue for You

Status Quo · 1976

55 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · classic rock · boogie rock

A blend of boogie rock and heartfelt ballads, showcasing Status Quo's signature sound with melodic hooks and vibrant instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • melodic hooks and catchy choruses
  • varied pacing for diverse moods
  • engaging storytelling through lyrics
  • reflective moments with emotional depth
  • accessible tracks for casual listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on March 1, 1976, 'Blue for You' was Status Quo's eighth studio album, following their successful album 'Quo'. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as one of the leading bands in the boogie rock genre, following a string of commercial successes in the early to mid-1970s.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· AC/DC· Foghat

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Is There a Better Way 3:30
  • 2 Mad About the Boy 3:34
  • 3 Ring of a Change 4:17
  • 4 Blue for You 4:06
  • 5 Rain 4:37
  • 6 Rolling Home 3:04
  • 7 That's a Fact 4:22
  • 8 Ease Your Mind 3:14
  • 9 Mystery Song 6:43
  • 10 You Lost the Love 3:01
  • 11 Mystery Song (single version) 4:01
  • 12 Wild Side of Life 3:18
  • 13 All Through the Night 3:16
  • 14 Wild Side of Life (demo) 3:51

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