Bula Quo! cover

Released 13 years ago this June

Bula Quo!

Status Quo · 2013

76 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · classic rock · boogie rock

A vibrant mix of classic rock anthems and boogie-infused tracks celebrating island life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • vibrant anthems for group sing-alongs
  • dynamic journey with energetic peaks
  • island vibes for sunny afternoons
  • playful rhythms for carefree moments
  • nostalgic live tracks evoke memories

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of subdued introspection
  • prefer polished studio recordings

Where this album fits

Career context
Bula Quo! marked Status Quo's return after a three-year hiatus since their previous album, Quid Pro Quo. It showcases their enduring ability to blend their signature boogie rock sound with new influences while appealing to both longtime fans and a newer audience. The album coincided with the band's involvement in the film Bula Quo!, which further solidified their legacy in rock music.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· AC/DC· Foghat

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Looking Out for Caroline 4:00
  • 2 Gogogo 4:16
  • 3 Run and Hide (The Gun Song) 4:13
  • 4 Running Inside My Head 3:42
  • 5 Mystery Island 4:22
  • 6 All That Money 3:14
  • 7 Never Leave a Friend Behind 2:51
  • 8 Fiji Time 3:15
  • 9 Bula Bula Quo (Kua Ni Lega) 3:51

Disc 2

  • 1 Living on an Island (Fiji Style) 3:46
  • 2 Frozen Hero 4:20
  • 3 Reality Cheque 4:06
  • 4 Rockin All Over the World (Bula edit) 4:28
  • 5 Caroline (live) 5:06
  • 6 Beginning of the End (live) 4:26
  • 7 Don't Drive My Car (live) 3:49
  • 8 Pictures of Matchstick Men (live) 2:30
  • 9 Whatever You Want (live) 5:10
  • 10 Down Down (live) 5:04

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