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Released 29 years ago this June

Dark Days in Paradise

Gary Moore · 1997

76 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · jazz fusion · blues rock

A somber blend of blues-inflected rock and introspective ballads reflecting themes of love and loss.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • contemplative emotional reflections
  • introspective late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Dark Days in Paradise' was released in 1997, Gary Moore was transitioning from his earlier hard rock roots into a more reflective, blues-oriented sound. This album followed his successful works in the early '90s, marking a phase where he sought to explore deeper emotional landscapes within his music.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green· Eric Clapton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 One Good Reason 3:05
  • 2 Cold Wind Blows 5:29
  • 3 I Have Found My Love in You 4:56
  • 4 One Fine Day 5:00
  • 5 Like Angels 7:31
  • 6 What Are We Here For? 5:45
  • 7 Always There for You 4:34
  • 8 Afraid of Tomorrow 6:43
  • 9 Where Did We Go Wrong? 6:35
  • 10 Business as Usual 17:11
  • 11 Burning in Our Hearts 6:03
  • 12 There Must Be a Way 4:04

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