Downtown Train – Selections from the Storyteller Anthology
Rod Stewart · 1990
58 min · 12 tracks · new wave · R&B · blues rock
A soulful blend of poignant storytelling and blues-infused rock that encapsulates love and longing.
Why this album works
This anthology is significant for its commercial success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard 200 chart, which highlighted Stewart's enduring appeal in the pop and rock scenes. Additionally, it includes remastered and revisited tracks that introduce Stewart’s classic songs to a new audience while celebrating his legacy as a storyteller through music.
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout poignant storytelling for reflection soulful moments of longing
- Context
- By the time 'Downtown Train – Selections from the Storyteller Anthology' was released in 1990, Rod Stewart was a seasoned artist, having already established his reputation with hits like 'Maggie May' and 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?'. This compilation followed his successful 'Storyteller' box set, showcasing both his commercial peak and artistic evolution during the late 1980s. The album features re-recorded versions of earlier hits, marking a reflective phase in Stewart's career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Kim Wilde· Duran Duran· David Bowie· Bee Gees· Joe Jackson· Ringo Starr· giorge mijael
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stay With Me 4:39
- 2 Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright) 3:56
- 3 The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II) Standout 6:27
- 4 Passion 5:32
- 5 Young Turks 5:03
- 6 Infatuation 5:14
- 7 People Get Ready Standout 4:54
- 8 Forever Young 4:06
- 9 My Heart Can't Tell You No 5:13
- 10 I Don't Want to Talk About It (1989 version) 4:53
- 11 This Old Heart of Mine (1989 version) 4:12
- 12 Downtown Train Standout 4:39
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