Four cover

Four

Blues Traveler · 1994

56 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A vibrant fusion of rock and blues, laced with catchy hooks and heartfelt lyrics.

Why this album works

'Four' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 8 on the Billboard 200 and producing hit singles like 'Run-Around', which won a Grammy Award. The album played a crucial role in popularizing the jam band scene during the 1990s, influencing a generation of musicians and listeners.
Career context
Released in 1994, 'Four' marked a pivotal moment for Blues Traveler as it was their third studio album, following the breakthrough success of 'Save His Soul'. The album not only solidified their mainstream appeal but also showcased their evolving sound, blending rock with elements of pop and jam band culture.
Stylistic neighbors
John Mayer· ZZ Top· Daniel Lanois

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Run‐Around Standout 4:40
  • 2 Stand 5:19
  • 3 Look Around 5:41
  • 4 Fallible 4:46
  • 5 The Mountains Win Again Standout 5:05
  • 6 Freedom 4:01
  • 7 Crash Burn 2:59
  • 8 Price to Pay 5:16
  • 9 Hook Standout 4:50
  • 10 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 1:55
  • 11 Just Wait 5:34
  • 12 Brother John 6:38

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