Blue Murder
Blue Murder · 1989
52 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
Hard-hitting riffs and soaring vocals create a visceral hard rock experience that defines the genre in the late '80s.
Why this album works
The album received positive reviews upon release and helped solidify Sykes' reputation as a guitar virtuoso. It peaked at number 45 on the UK Albums Chart and is noted for influencing the hard rock sound of the early '90s, contributing to the glam metal movement.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy hard-hitting riffs throughout soaring vocals for catharsis
- Context
- Released in 1989, 'Blue Murder' marked the debut of the band formed by former Whitesnake guitarist John Sykes. This album arrived after Sykes’ significant success with Whitesnake's multi-platinum albums, positioning him to carve out a distinct identity in the hard rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Holograf· Freddie Mercury
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Riot Standout 6:22
- 2 Sex Child Standout 5:59
- 3 Valley of the Kings Standout 7:51
- 4 Jelly Roll 4:44
- 5 Blue Murder 4:55
- 6 Out of Love 6:44
- 7 Billy 4:11
- 8 Ptolemy 6:29
- 9 Black-Hearted Woman 4:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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