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Live at the BBC

Robert Cray · 2008

70 min · 14 tracks · blues

Soulful guitar riffs meld with heartfelt vocals, creating an intimate blues experience captured live.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate live performance energy
  • wave-like emotional dynamics
  • heartfelt storytelling through song
  • engaging soulful guitar solos

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer polished studio recordings
  • seek fast-paced listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2008, Robert Cray was a well-established figure in the blues genre, having released several acclaimed albums since his breakthrough in the late 1980s. 'Live at the BBC' came after his Grammy-winning period and showcased his enduring artistry in a live setting, highlighting his ability to connect with audiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Guess I Showed Her 3:59
  • 2 Foul Play 4:34
  • 3 Don't Be Afraid of the Dark 4:23
  • 4 Don't You Even Care 4:53
  • 5 Night Patrol 5:28
  • 6 Nothin' But a Woman 4:39
  • 7 Phone Booth 4:09
  • 8 These Things 6:15
  • 9 My Problem 5:23
  • 10 The Forecast (Calls for Pain) 4:53
  • 11 Consequences 4:26
  • 12 Right Next Door (Because of Me) 5:44
  • 13 Acting This Way 5:03
  • 14 Smoking Gun 6:55

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