King of the Beach
Chris Rea · 2000
60 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
A breezy blend of blues-infused pop rock that evokes sun-soaked days and reflective moments by the sea.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sun-soaked afternoon relaxation
- steady flow with gentle peaks
- reflective moments by the sea
- easy-going background for gatherings
- nostalgic memories of summer
Maybe skip if you want
- need for high-energy tracks
- prefer quick, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2000, 'King of the Beach' marked Chris Rea's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus following his successful album 'The Road to Hell' in 1989. By this time, Rea had cemented his reputation as a master craftsman of melodic storytelling, showcasing his signature blend of blues and rock influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 King of the Beach 5:02
- 2 All Summer Long 5:10
- 3 Sail Away 4:49
- 4 Still Beautiful 4:11
- 5 The Bones of Angels 4:17
- 6 Guitar Street 4:45
- 7 Who Do You Love 4:54
- 8 The Memory of a Good Friend 3:56
- 9 Sandwriting 5:09
- 10 Tamatave 5:19
- 11 God Gave Me an Angel 3:01
- 12 Waiting for a Blue Sky 5:02
- 13 Mississippi 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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