Rush Street
Richard Marx · 1991
65 min · 13 tracks · pop music
A polished blend of adult contemporary pop and heartfelt ballads that resonate with emotional depth.
Why this album works
'Rush Street' featured the hit single 'Hazard,' which reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Marx's place in the early '90s music scene. The album received mixed reviews but contributed to Marx's reputation as a songwriter and performer during a pivotal time in pop music.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional flow heartfelt ballads for introspection afternoon drive sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on October 28, 1991, 'Rush Street' was Richard Marx's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of 'Repeat Offender' in 1989. At this point in his career, Marx was established as a leading pop artist, known for his radio-friendly sound and emotive songwriting prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Linkin Park· Pitbull· Panic! at the Disco· Katy Perry· Taylor Swift· No Doubt· Alanis Morissette· Timbaland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Playing With Fire 4:30
- 2 Love Unemotional 5:07
- 3 Keep Coming Back Standout 6:51
- 4 Take This Heart Standout 4:11
- 5 Hazard Standout 5:17
- 6 Hands in Your Pocket 3:55
- 7 Calling You 4:42
- 8 Superstar 4:42
- 9 Streets of Pain 5:12
- 10 I Get No Sleep 3:45
- 11 Big Boy Now 5:39
- 12 Chains Around My Heart 5:44
- 13 Your World 5:53
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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