Luxury You Can Afford
Joe Cocker · 1978
41 min · 11 tracks · blues
A blend of soulful rock and blues infused with Cocker's raspy, emotive vocals and vibrant instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with variety
- soulful moments for reflection
- upbeat tracks for dancing
- emotive vocals for connection
- late-night sing-along vibes
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek strictly high-energy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1978, 'Luxury You Can Afford' was Joe Cocker's fifth studio album, following his commercial peak with 'Joe Cocker!' in 1972. At this point in his career, Cocker was exploring a more polished sound while still retaining his signature gritty vocal style, making this album a bridge between his earlier raw blues influences and more mainstream appeal.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Rod Stewart· Paul Rogers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fun Time 2:36
- 2 Watching the River Flow 3:12
- 3 Boogie Baby 3:50
- 4 A Whiter Shade of Pale 5:22
- 5 I Can't Say No 2:49
- 6 Southern Lady 3:13
- 7 I Know (You Don't Want Me No More) 3:08
- 8 What You Did to Me Last Night 3:25
- 9 Lady Put the Light Out 4:45
- 10 Wasted Years 4:48
- 11 I Heard It Through the Grapevine 4:30
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