Eastern Wind cover

Eastern Wind

Chris de Burgh · 1980

38 min · 10 tracks · rock music

A blend of rock and soft ballads, infused with storytelling and emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo journey
  • narrative storytelling with emotion
  • for reflective evenings
  • easy background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening
  • seek immediate emotional impact

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Eastern Wind' was Chris de Burgh's fourth studio album, following his breakthrough with 'Spanish Train and Other Stories'. At this point in his career, he was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the rock genre, building on the success of earlier hits while exploring deeper thematic content.
Stylistic neighbors
Phil Collins· James Blunt· Elton John

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Traveller 4:14
  • 2 The Record Company Bash 3:56
  • 3 Tonight 3:30
  • 4 Wall of Silence 3:53
  • 5 Flying Home 3:43
  • 6 Shadows and Lights 3:13
  • 7 Sailor 4:17
  • 8 Some Things Never Change 3:18
  • 9 Tourist Attraction 3:13
  • 10 Eastern Wind 5:17

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