Snakebite: Blacktop Ballads & Fugitive Songs
Stan Ridgway · 2004
68 min · 16 tracks · new wave
A haunting blend of Americana and new wave that weaves vivid storytelling into atmospheric soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting storytelling with vivid imagery
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on americana themes
- for late-night drives
- engaging narratives that invite contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer upbeat, immediate gratification
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2004, Stan Ridgway was shifting from his earlier work with Wall of Voodoo to a solo career marked by eclectic influences. 'Snakebite: Blacktop Ballads & Fugitive Songs' came nearly two decades after his debut solo album, showcasing a mature sound steeped in narrative-driven songwriting, reflective of his evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wall of Voodoo· The B-52's· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Into the Sun 3:28
- 2 Wake Up Sally (The Cops Are Here) 3:02
- 3 Afghan / Forklift 4:49
- 4 King for a Day 5:26
- 5 Your Rockin’ Chair 3:44
- 6 Monsters of the Id 4:04
- 7 Running With the Carnival 4:40
- 8 Our Manhattan Moment 5:18
- 9 Crow Hollow Blues 2:30
- 10 That Big 5-0 2:48
- 11 God Sleeps in a Caboose 5:51
- 12 Throw It Away 3:16
- 13 My Own Universe 3:33
- 14 Classic Hollywood Ending 3:56
- 15 Talkin’ Wall of Voodoo Blues, Part 1 5:56
- 16 My Rose Marie (A Soldier’s Tale) 6:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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