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.
Why this album works
'Just Like a Vacation' received positive reviews and contributed to Blue Rodeo's growing legacy, showcasing their ability to evolve within the country rock genre. The album includes hits like 'Til I Am Myself Again' which further cemented their place on Canadian radio charts during its release.
- 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
- Los Lobos· Traveling Wilburys· Hank Williams Jr.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Til I Am Myself Again Standout 4:19
- 2 What Am I Doing Here 3:22
- 3 Better Off as We Are Standout 5:00
- 4 Floating Standout 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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