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Dancing Down the Stony Road

Chris Rea · 2002

86 min · 20 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock

A soulful blend of blues and rock with heartfelt storytelling woven through infectious melodies.

Why this album works

Best for
soulful storytelling through melodies wave-like pacing with peaks for evening drives
Context
By the time 'Dancing Down the Stony Road' was released in 2002, Chris Rea was well-established, having enjoyed commercial success since the 1980s. This album came after his acclaimed 'The Road to Hell' and marked a return to his bluesy roots, showcasing Rea's signature guitar work and evocative songwriting.
If you like
pop rock, blues rock, soft rock

Dancing Down the Stony Road is an album by Chris Rea, released in 2002. A soulful blend of blues and rock with heartfelt storytelling woven through infectious melodies. 'Dancing Down the Stony Road' received positive critical reception, solidifying Rea's position in the blues-rock scene. The album featured tracks that resonated with fans and contributed to Rea's enduring legacy as a storyteller in music, although it didn't achieve the commercial heights of his earlier work. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dancing Down the Stony Road sound like?

A soulful blend of blues and rock with heartfelt storytelling woven through infectious melodies. Rooted in pop rock and blues rock.

What makes Dancing Down the Stony Road by Chris Rea notable?

'Dancing Down the Stony Road' received positive critical reception, solidifying Rea's position in the blues-rock scene. The album featured tracks that resonated with fans and contributed to Rea's enduring legacy as a storyteller in music, although it didn't achieve the commercial heights of his earlier work. By the time 'Dancing Down the Stony Road' was released in 2002, Chris Rea was well-established, having enjoyed commercial success since the 1980s. This album came after his acclaimed 'The Road to Hell' and marked a return to his bluesy roots, showcasing Rea's signature guitar work and evocative songwriting.

Who is Dancing Down the Stony Road for?

Dancing Down the Stony Road works well if you're into soulful storytelling through melodies, wave-like pacing with peaks and for evening drives.

How many songs are on Dancing Down the Stony Road?

Dancing Down the Stony Road has 20 tracks, running approximately 86 minutes.

Tracklist

20 tracks·86:17

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Easy Rider Standout 4:50
  • 2 Stony Road Standout 5:31
  • 3 Dancing the Blues Away 4:39
  • 4 Catfish Girl 3:13
  • 5 Burning Feet 5:00
  • 6 Slow Dance 4:11
  • 7 Segway 2:22
  • 8 Mississippi 2 4:41
  • 9 So Lonely 3:17
  • 10 Heading for the City 6:07

Disc 2

  • 1 Ride On 4:18
  • 2 When the Good Lord Talked to Jesus Standout 4:16
  • 3 Qualified 4:55
  • 4 Sun Is Rising 6:48
  • 5 Someday My Peace Will Come 3:49
  • 6 Got to Be Moving On 3:47
  • 7 Ain’t Going Down This Way 3:14
  • 8 Changing Times 3:05
  • 9 The Hustler 4:12
  • 10 Give That Girl a Diamond 3:54

Release Date

January 1, 2002

Genre

blues rock, pop rock, soft rock

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

86 min 17 sec