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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo energy
  • hard-hitting riffs throughout
  • soaring vocals for catharsis
  • in-order listening recommended

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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 6:22
  • 2 Sex Child 5:59
  • 3 Valley of the Kings 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

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