Go the Distance
Walter Trout · 2001
63 min · 13 tracks · blues
A heartfelt blend of blues and rock, echoing personal struggles with gritty guitar work and soulful vocals.
Why this album works
'Go the Distance' received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and musicianship, featuring prominently on blues charts and enhancing Trout's reputation as a storyteller through music. The album is often cited within blues circles for its emotive content, marking it as a significant entry in early 2000s blues-rock.
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective journeys heartfelt storytelling with grit emotional peaks and valleys
- Context
- By the time 'Go the Distance' was released in 2001, Walter Trout had established himself as a formidable blues guitarist, following his 1998 breakthrough album 'Live Trout.' This album marked a significant turn in his career, showcasing his ability to craft deeply personal narratives while solidifying his position in the blues-rock genre after years of touring and recording.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Frank Zappa· Prince· Bette Midler· Chicago· Blood, Sweat & Tears· Weather Report· The Roots· Tom Waits
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love So Deep 5:11
- 2 Outta Control 5:11
- 3 Lookin' for the Promised Land Standout 5:30
- 4 Ride 'Till I'm Satisfied 4:39
- 5 Go the Distance Standout 6:11
- 6 Message on the Doorway 5:41
- 7 Faithful 4:44
- 8 Down to You 4:19
- 9 Bugle Billy 3:59
- 10 Gotta Leave This Town 6:07
- 11 I Don't Want My MTV Standout 2:54
- 12 Doin' Just Fine 5:38
- 13 Always Been a Dreamer 3:22
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