Top tracks — play these first
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Loving You Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Guitar Street — This track features a prominent guitar riff that encapsulates Rea's blues influences while showcasing his lyrical storytelling about longing and nostalgia.
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Every Beat of My Heart — The song combines heartfelt lyrics with a catchy melody, reflecting Rea's ability to blend pop sensibilities with blues-inflected instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Do You Still Dream? — This track highlights Rea's emotive vocal delivery and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of yearning and reflection that permeates the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady melodic journey throughout
- heartfelt emotion in every track
- for reflective evenings
- smooth background for conversations
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone singles only
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Chris Rea's distinctive sound and laid groundwork for future success.
- Themes
- urban life stories· introspective melodies· emotive guitar work
- Career context
- Released in 1982, this was Chris Rea's self-titled debut album following his earlier singles. It marked the beginning of his distinctive sound that would evolve over subsequent albums, establishing him as a significant voice in blues rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
- 1 Loving You Start here 3:49
- 2 If You Choose to Go 4:12
- 3 Guitar Street 4:00
- 4 Do You Still Dream? 4:00
- 5 Every Beat of My Heart 3:23
- 6 Goodbye Little Columbus 4:17
- 7 One Sweet Tender Touch 3:50
- 8 Do It for Your Love 3:45
- 9 Just Want to Be With You 4:00
- 10 Runaway 3:32
- 11 When You Know Your Love Has Died 4:07
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Bring the Family
John Hiatt
Shares introspective storytelling and emotive guitar work with a bluesy rock vibe.
Get Lucky
Mark Knopfler
Features heartfelt melodies and urban life themes wrapped in a smooth, blues-influenced rock sound.
Pontiac
Lyle Lovett
Combines emotional songwriting with a blend of soft rock and blues, echoing Rea's intimate style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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