Just Like a Vacation
Blue Rodeo · 1999
125 min · 22 tracks · country rock
A reflective blend of country rock and introspective balladry that captures the essence of nostalgia and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for reflection
- nostalgic themes of longing
- for road trip vibes
- introspective moments of solitude
- dynamic journey through emotions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- want upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Just Like a Vacation' is Blue Rodeo's sixth studio album, following their critically acclaimed 'Five Days in May'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their status in the Canadian music scene after achieving significant commercial success and critical recognition throughout the 1990s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilco· The Jayhawks· Ryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Til I Am Myself Again 4:19
- 2 What Am I Doing Here 3:22
- 3 Better Off as We Are 5:00
- 4 Floating 8:11
- 5 After the Rain 6:21
- 6 Fallen From Grace 4:02
- 7 The Ballad of the Dime Store Greaser and the Blonde Mona Lisa 3:15
- 8 It Could Happen to You 5:12
- 9 Girl in Green 7:10
- 10 Try 4:07
- 11 Trust Yourself 6:07
Disc 2
- 1 Dark Angel 5:14
- 2 Cynthia 4:43
- 3 Montreal 4:13
- 4 Piranha Pool 5:11
- 5 Bad Timing 5:11
- 6 5 Days in May 8:19
- 7 Hasn't Hit Me Yet 5:21
- 8 Diamond Mine 10:31
- 9 Falling Down Blue 5:33
- 10 Lost Together 6:16
- 11 Florida 7:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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