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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