The Rest
Deacon Blue · 2012
124 min · 29 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · sophisti-pop
Melodic pop rock infused with introspective lyrics and lush arrangements, evoking nostalgia and longing.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on love
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective moments of longing
- for late-night listening
- engaging sing-along choruses
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, 'The Rest' marked Deacon Blue's return after a lengthy hiatus since their last studio album in 2001. This album features a mix of new tracks and live recordings, showcasing the band's enduring appeal while exploring themes of love and loss.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Blue Nile· Prefab Sprout· Aztec Camera
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:49
- 2 Look of Love 3:38
- 3 Are You There (With Another Girl) 3:23
- 4 Message to Michael 4:00
- 5 I Was Right and You Were Wrong 4:51
- 6 Bound to Love 4:26
- 7 Still in the Mood 4:02
- 8 Fergus Sings the Blues (live) 4:05
- 9 Loaded (live) 3:44
- 10 Chocolate Girl (live) 6:23
- 11 Beautiful Stranger 3:54
- 12 Waves of Sorrow (Piano and vocal version) 3:25
- 13 Bethlehem’s Gate (Piano and vocal version) 3:34
- 14 I Was Right and You Were Wrong (extended version) 5:34
- 15 Mexico Rain 4:04
- 16 Goin’ Back (live) 3:24
- 17 Wages Day (Piano version) 3:19
Disc 2
- 1 Love Hurts 4:24
- 2 Jesus Do Your Hands Still Feel the Rain 5:13
- 3 Christmas and Glasgow 5:13
- 4 When You Are Young 3:49
- 5 Plastic Shoes 3:41
- 6 All I Want 4:45
- 7 Walking Back Home 5:00
- 8 Bigger Than Dynamite 3:27
- 9 Haunted 4:18
- 10 The One About Loneliness 3:59
- 11 Deportee (live) 6:28
- 12 Wild Horses (live) 5:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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