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Jinx

Rory Gallagher · 1982

35 min · 9 tracks · blues · traditional folk music

A gritty blend of blues-rock and folk that captures Gallagher's raw guitar prowess and storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short, punchy song bursts
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • gritty storytelling vibes
  • energetic background listening

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 2, 1982, 'Jinx' was Rory Gallagher's sixth studio album, emerging after a brief hiatus following the mixed reception of his previous album, 'Photo-Finish'. At this point in his career, Gallagher was rebuilding his sound and audience after fluctuating commercial success during the late 1970s, aiming to recapture the authenticity that defined his early work.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Big Guns 3:25
  • 2 Bourbon 3:25
  • 3 Double Vision 4:49
  • 4 The Devil Made Me Do It 2:54
  • 5 Signals 4:35
  • 6 Jinxed 5:10
  • 7 Easy Come, Easy Go 2:54
  • 8 Ride on Red, Ride On 4:18
  • 9 Loose Talk 3:50

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