God's Great Banana Skin
Chris Rea · 1992
55 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
A melodic journey through blues-infused rock, merging introspective lyrics with Chris Rea's distinctive gravelly voice.
Why this album works
The album peaked at number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and marked Rea's continued success in the early '90s music scene. It is noted for its exploration of personal and social themes, contributing to Rea's reputation as a reflective songwriter during this period.
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'God's Great Banana Skin' was Chris Rea's eighth studio album, following his commercial breakthrough with 'Auberge' in 1991. At this point in his career, Rea was establishing himself as a prominent figure in the blues-rock genre, blending pop sensibilities with deep lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Queen· Ringo Starr· Paul McCartney· George Harrison· Dire Straits· The Who· John Lennon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing to Fear Standout 9:13
- 2 Miles Is a Cigarette 4:22
- 3 God’s Great Banana Skin Standout 5:20
- 4 90’s Blues Standout 5:06
- 5 Too Much Pride 4:27
- 6 Boom Boom 5:20
- 7 I Ain’t the Fool 4:02
- 8 There She Goes 4:33
- 9 I’m Ready 4:54
- 10 Black Dog 4:10
- 11 Soft Top, Hard Shoulder 4:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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