Rise & Shine
Ian McLagan · 2004
45 min · 11 tracks · hard rock
A blend of blues rock and psychedelic pop, filled with heartfelt melodies and McLagan’s signature keyboard flourishes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Been a Long Time — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its reflective lyrics and catchy chorus, highlighting McLagan's knack for storytelling.
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Date With an Angel — With its lush instrumentation and whimsical narrative, this song showcases McLagan's ability to blend humor and heart in his songwriting.
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Wishing Hoping Dreaming — The closing track combines rich melodies with poignant lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of the album's themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- heartfelt melodies with warmth
- short bursts of nostalgic energy
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
- playful storytelling with charm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- want heavy production elements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, Rise & Shine marked Ian McLagan's first album after his tenure with The Faces, showcasing his evolution as a solo artist. By this time, McLagan had established himself within the rock scene and was looking to redefine his musical identity outside of the band dynamic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rod Stewart· Joe Cocker· Faces
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You're My Girl 2:41
- 2 Been a Long Time 3:23
- 3 Date With an Angel 4:35
- 4 Anytime 5:08
- 5 Price of Love 5:06
- 6 She Ain't My Girl 4:10
- 7 Your Secret 3:12
- 8 Lying 3:57
- 9 The Wrong Direction 3:34
- 10 Rubies in Her Hair 4:18
- 11 Wishing Hoping Dreaming 5:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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