Rites of Passage
62 min · 12 tracks · pop music · rock music
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock, underpinned by Hodgson's signature vocal warmth.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Marked Hodgson's return as a solo artist and solidified his status in rock music.
- Themes
- personal evolution· societal expectations· introspective resilience
- Career context
- Released in 1999, 'Rites of Passage' marked Roger Hodgson's return as a solo artist after years with Supertramp. This album followed his previous solo effort 'Open the Door', showcasing his continued artistic evolution and exploration of personal themes post-Supertramp.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Mandy Moore· Michael Jackson
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- In the Eye of the Storm — Continues the melodic rock sound while exploring deeper themes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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First by David Gates — Shares introspective lyrics and melodic rock, focusing on personal themes of love and resilience.Hourglass by James Taylor — Similar warmth in vocals with reflective lyrics exploring personal growth and societal observations.Summertime Dream by Gordon Lightfoot — Combines melodic rock with introspective storytelling about life's journey and personal evolution.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- melodic waves of warmth
- engaging narratives throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles only
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Every Trick in the Book".
- 1 Every Trick in the Book Start here 5:52
- 2 In Jeopardy 5:14
- 3 Showdown 4:44
- 4 Don’t You Want to Get High? 4:06
- 5 Take the Long Way Home 4:28
- 6 Red Lake 5:13
- 7 Melancholic 4:30
- 8 Time Waits for No One 9:09
- 9 No Colours 4:54
- 10 The Logical Song 3:47
- 11 Smelly Feet 6:02
- 12 Give a Little Bit 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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This album is considered a Breakthrough in Roger Hodgson's catalog. Marked Hodgson's return as a solo artist and solidified his status in rock music.
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