The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes
Chris Rea · 2008
137 min · 38 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock
A rich tapestry of blues infused with rock sensibilities, layered with heartfelt storytelling and Chris Rea's signature guitar work.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey through varied pacing
- heartfelt storytelling with guitar
- for reflective afternoons
- captivating waves of emotion
- engaging narrative-driven listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks instant gratification tracks
- prefers concise, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2008, 'The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes' marked a return for Chris Rea after a brief hiatus from recording. By this point in his career, he had established himself as a reliable figure in the blues and soft rock scenes, following his successful albums throughout the 1990s and early 2000s. This album reflects his enduring passion for the genre while exploring new lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 2
- 1 I Can’t Wait for Love 3:53
- 2 Speak of God, Act Like the Devil 4:39
- 3 Big Wave 3:45
- 4 Don’t Give Your Ace Away 3:30
- 5 Renaissance Blues 3:39
- 6 Lets Getaway 3:53
- 7 Legacy Blues 4:11
- 8 Don’t Tell Me About the Blues 4:37
- 9 If I Keep My Faith in You 4:32
- 10 The Shadow of a Fool 3:58
- 11 Rock and Roll Tonight 3:32
- 12 I Will Be With You 4:02
Disc 3
- 1 Twister Inside 4:14
- 2 When the Truth Comes Out 3:25
- 3 Because It’s You 3:35
- 4 Looking Glass Blues 4:08
- 5 Blues for Janice 3:48
- 6 Meet Me on the Mountain 4:28
- 7 Skylark Blues 4:07
- 8 Which Part of the Painting Made You Cry? 4:26
- 9 The Days I Spent With You (Song for Bella) 3:34
- 10 Yes I Do 4:14
Disc 4
- 1 Dirty New Town 2:25
- 2 008 Jimmy Bond 3:30
- 3 India Arab 3:06
- 4 BB Was a Comanche 3:11
- 5 Theme From the Pink Guitar 2:25
- 6 Russian Roulette 3:10
- 7 Black Wave Heroes 3:31
- 8 Andorra Star Blues 3:27
Disc 5
- 1 Gippo Euro 2:48
- 2 The Power of Love 3:45
- 3 Big Storm Coming 3:01
- 4 Race Fever Blues 2:35
- 5 It’s Behind You 2:11
- 6 French Football 2:32
- 7 Green Shirt Blues (For George Russell) 3:40
- 8 Blue Miles 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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