Deltics
Chris Rea · 1979
45 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
An eclectic blend of blues rock and soft pop, shimmering with heartfelt melodies and intricate guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for reflective moments
- heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
- intricate guitar work detail hunting
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1979, 'Deltics' was Chris Rea's second studio album, following his self-titled debut from 1978. At this point in his career, he was beginning to carve out a niche within the British blues and rock scene, showcasing his distinctive slide guitar technique and lyrical storytelling.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Twisted Wheel 5:12
- 2 The Things Lovers Should Do 3:30
- 3 Dance! (Don’t Think) 3:44
- 4 Raincoat and a Rose 4:05
- 5 Cenotaph / Letter From Amsterdam 5:47
- 6 Deltics 5:23
- 7 Diamonds 4:52
- 8 She Gave It Away 3:57
- 9 Don’t Want Your Best Friend 3:42
- 10 No Qualifications 2:17
- 11 Seabird 2:53
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