The Blue Jukebox cover

The Blue Jukebox

Chris Rea · 2004

66 min · 13 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock

A soulful blend of blues and rock that mirrors the struggles and joys of everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • soulful reflections on everyday life
  • early morning coffee soundtrack
  • dynamic journey through emotions
  • cathartic release of tension

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward, single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of 'The Blue Jukebox' in 2004, Chris Rea was transitioning into a more reflective phase of his career. This album followed a series of popular hits in the 1980s and 1990s, but Rea had also faced significant health challenges, which influenced his songwriting and musical direction during this period.
Stylistic neighbors
Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Beat Goes On 4:30
  • 2 Long Is the Time, Hard Is the Road 5:15
  • 3 Let’s Do It 5:00
  • 4 Let It Roll 4:57
  • 5 Steel River Blues 4:32
  • 6 Somebody Say Amen 6:09
  • 7 Blue Street 4:46
  • 8 Monday Morning 4:03
  • 9 Restless Soul 5:49
  • 10 What Kind of Love Is This 6:35
  • 11 Paint My Jukebox Blue 3:59
  • 12 Baby Don’t Cry 5:21
  • 13 Speed 5:05

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