Jinx
Rory Gallagher · 1982
35 min · 9 tracks · blues
A gritty blend of blues rock and folk, showcasing Gallagher's raw guitar prowess and soulful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Guns Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its energetic riffing and showcases Gallagher's signature guitar technique, making it an immediate standout.
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The Devil Made Me Do It — This track combines storytelling with a driving beat, reflecting Gallagher's ability to weave personal narratives into engaging music.
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Jinxed — The title track features intricate guitar work and deep emotional resonance, demonstrating Gallagher's mastery of blending technical skill with heartfelt expression.
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Ride on Red, Ride On — With its slower tempo and reflective lyrics, this track allows Gallagher's vocal depth to shine while providing contrast to the album's more upbeat numbers.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Jinx showcases Gallagher's guitar skills and songwriting but lacks the cohesion of his earlier works.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Big Guns', that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first four songs before slowing down.
- Gallagher's guitar solos are prominent throughout, often extending beyond the song structures, particularly in tracks like 'Double Vision' and 'The Devil Made Me Do It'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
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
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that showcases Gallagher's style but isn't widely recognized.
- Career context
- Released in 1982, Jinx marked a significant moment for Rory Gallagher as it was his first studio album after a four-year hiatus following the live album Stage Struck. At this juncture, Gallagher was striving to reclaim his sonic edge amidst shifting musical landscapes, experimenting with different styles while maintaining his blues roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Moore· Joe Bonamassa· Peter Green
Tracklist
- 1 Big Guns Start here 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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