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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- introspective moments for contemplation
- soulful melodies for evening drives
- warmth in gravelly vocal delivery
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- 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
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing to Fear 9:13
- 2 Miles Is a Cigarette 4:22
- 3 God’s Great Banana Skin 5:20
- 4 90’s Blues 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
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