Hobo with a Grin
Steve Harley · 1978
46 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · glam rock
A reflective blend of glam rock bravado and earnest lyrical storytelling, capturing a unique era in British music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- reflective storytelling for introspective moments
- ear-catching melodies for sing-alongs
- engaging rhythms for thoughtful listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- avoid extended lyrical explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, 'Hobo with a Grin' was Steve Harley's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'The Best Years of Our Lives' in 1975. At this point, Harley was navigating the transition from his earlier glam rock roots into more introspective and narrative-driven songwriting. This album marked a significant step in his evolving artistic identity amid changing musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- 10cc· David Bowie· Roxy Music
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Roll the Dice 3:31
- 2 Amerika the Brave 4:56
- 3 Living in a Rhapsody 4:22
- 4 I Wish It Would Rain 3:20
- 5 Riding the Waves (For Virginia Woolf) 4:34
- 6 Someone's Coming 4:36
- 7 Hot Youth 2:52
- 8 (I Don't Believe) God Is an Anarchist 7:24
- 9 Faith, Hope and Charity 4:01
- 10 Spaced Out 3:01
- 11 That's My Life in Your Hands (live) 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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