Feel This
Jeff Healey · 1992
57 min · 12 tracks · blues
A blend of blues-infused rock with soulful melodies and emotive guitar work that showcases Healey's unique vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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Leave the Light On — This track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of longing and vulnerability that permeates the album.
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Cruel Little Number — The opening track combines driving rhythms with sharp lyrics, setting a tone of emotional complexity and musical energy that defines much of the record.
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Heart of an Angel — This ballad highlights Healey's soulful vocal delivery and showcases his ability to convey deep emotion through both lyrics and instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and blues effectively but lacks strong cohesion in its sequencing.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rock feel, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's energy.
- Several tracks prominently feature Healey's guitar solos, often extending beyond the typical verse-chorus structure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- emotive guitar solos that linger
- soulful melodies for reflective moments
- catchy choruses for sing-alongs
- stories of love and loss
- steady pacing for evening unwind
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Feel This' was released in 1992, Jeff Healey was transitioning from his breakthrough success with 'See the Light' in 1988. This album marked his third studio release, showcasing a matured sound while still incorporating the energetic rock and blues elements that initially garnered him fame. Healey continued to build on his reputation as a skilled guitarist and vocalist during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Gary Clark Jr.· Keb' Mo'
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cruel Little Number 4:35
- 2 Leave the Light On 4:23
- 3 Baby’s Lookin’ Hot 4:11
- 4 Lost in Your Eyes 5:08
- 5 House That Love Built 4:51
- 6 Evil and Here to Stay 4:31
- 7 My Kinda Lover 4:59
- 8 It Could All Get Blown Away 4:43
- 9 You’re Coming Home 4:30
- 10 If You Can’t Feel Anything Else 4:57
- 11 Heart of an Angel 4:53
- 12 Dreams of Love 5:33
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