Laminar Flow cover

Laminar Flow

Roy Orbison · 1979

34 min · 11 tracks · country · rockabilly

A blend of rockabilly and country with Orbison's signature soaring vocals weaving through heartfelt melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt melodies for reflection
  • for casual gatherings
  • easy listening during chores

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy tracks
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1979, 'Laminar Flow' was Roy Orbison's first album after a four-year hiatus following his commercial peak in the late 1960s. This period marked a crucial phase as Orbison sought to reestablish himself in an evolving music landscape dominated by disco and punk influences. Despite a less prominent mainstream presence, he continued to innovate artistically during this era.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Easy Way Out 3:24
  • 2 Love Is a Cold Wind 3:32
  • 3 Lay It Down 2:47
  • 4 I Care 3:05
  • 5 We’re Into Something Good 2:55
  • 6 Movin’ 3:21
  • 7 Poor Baby 2:50
  • 8 Warm Hot Spot 2:36
  • 9 Tears 3:46
  • 10 Friday Night 3:27
  • 11 Hound Dog Man 2:37

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