No Ordinary World cover

No Ordinary World

Joe Cocker · 1999

61 min · 14 tracks · blues

A soulful blend of bluesy rock infused with introspective lyrics and Cocker's signature raspy vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with emotional depth
  • reflective moments for introspection
  • soulful vocals for late nights
  • gradual emotional peaks throughout
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in early 1999, 'No Ordinary World' came during Joe Cocker's resurgence after the commercial success of his 1997 album 'Across from Midnight.' This period marked a return to creating original material while continuing to showcase his powerful vocal style that had defined his career since the late 1960s.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Rod Stewart· Paul Rogers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First We Take Manhattan 3:44
  • 2 Different Roads 4:59
  • 3 My Father’s Son 4:29
  • 4 While You See a Chance 3:51
  • 5 She Believes in Me 4:44
  • 6 No Ordinary World 3:52
  • 7 Where Would I Be Now 5:28
  • 8 Ain’t Gonna Cry Again 4:06
  • 9 Soul Rising 3:57
  • 10 Naked Without You 4:31
  • 11 Love to Lean On 4:17
  • 12 On My Way Home 4:13
  • 13 Lie to Me 4:02
  • 14 Love Made a Promise 5:03

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