What does Santo Spirito Blues sound like?

A vibrant blend of blues and rock, infused with Chris Rea's signature storytelling and melodic guitar work. Rooted in pop rock and blues rock. Start with "Dancing My Blues Away".

Is Santo Spirito Blues a good place to start with Chris Rea?

Yes, Santo Spirito Blues is recommended as a starting point for new Chris Rea listeners. A vibrant blend of blues and rock, infused with Chris Rea's signature storytelling and melodic guitar work. By 2011, Chris Rea was an established artist with a career spanning over three decades. Santo Spirito Blues is his first studio album since 2008's Still So Far to Go, showcasing a return to his blues roots while embracing a fresh sonic direction.

Who is Santo Spirito Blues for?

Santo Spirito Blues works well if you're into smooth, reflective listening sessions, long, immersive storytelling journeys and contemplative late-night vibes.

How many songs are on Santo Spirito Blues?

Santo Spirito Blues has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Santo Spirito Blues

Chris Rea · 2011

60 min · 13 tracks · blues

A vibrant blend of blues and rock, infused with Chris Rea's signature storytelling and melodic guitar work.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Dancing My Blues Away Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the album, blending upbeat rhythms with soulful lyrics that explore themes of joy amidst struggles.
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The Last Open Road — This track showcases Rea's storytelling prowess, painting vivid imagery of freedom and adventure while incorporating his signature slide guitar work.
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Money — In this reflective piece, Rea critiques materialism with a catchy chorus, making it both thought-provoking and accessible to a wide audience.
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Electric Guitar — The song highlights Rea's passion for music through a lively celebration of the electric guitar, featuring intricate solos that resonate with guitar enthusiasts.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

smooth, reflective listening sessions
long, immersive storytelling journeys
contemplative late-night vibes
steady groove for relaxation

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Continues Rea's legacy in blues, showcasing his vitality in later career.
Themes: resilient creativity· Santo Spirito nights· bluesy joy· freedom on the open road
Career context: By 2011, Chris Rea was an established artist with a career spanning over three decades. Santo Spirito Blues is his first studio album since 2008's Still So Far to Go, showcasing a return to his blues roots while embracing a fresh sonic direction.
Stylistic neighbors: Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker