Every Man a King
James Reyne · 2007
26 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A reflective blend of rock and storytelling that captures the nuances of life's complexities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- brief reflective storytelling experience
- engaging narrative with playful twists
- pacing that rewards attentive listening
- climactic moments of emotional release
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer long immersive albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Every Man a King' marked James Reyne's return to solo work after several years focused on his band, Australian Crawl. This album followed his 2005 release 'All in the Family' and showcased a shift towards more personal and introspective themes in his songwriting, solidifying his reputation as a thoughtful lyricist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul Kelly· Cold Chisel· Angus & Julia Stone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Little Man You've Had a Busy Day
- 2 Stop Draggin' My Name Around
- 3 Mr International 4:03
- 4 Sammy and Doofus and Our Man in New York
- 5 Light in the Tunnel 3:50
- 6 Cry Baby Killer 3:49
- 7 Broken Romeo 3:23
- 8 Superannuated Idol 2:29
- 9 I'm a Man
- 10 Lapis Lazuli
- 11 The Postman 3:19
- 12 The Light in the Tunnel (reprise) 5:37
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