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The Road to Hell

Chris Rea · 1989

55 min · 11 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock

Soulful blues-infused rock weaves narratives of despair and hope against a backdrop of atmospheric instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective journey
  • narrative-driven atmospheric storytelling
  • cathartic moments of introspection
  • soulful melodies for late nights

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of fast-paced tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Road to Hell' was released in 1989, Chris Rea had already established himself with several albums. This record marked his commercial breakthrough, featuring a signature sound that blended blues rock with pop elements, leading to greater mainstream recognition in the UK and beyond.
Stylistic neighbors
Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Road to Hell, Part 1 4:53
  • 2 The Road to Hell, Part 2 4:32
  • 3 You Must Be Evil 4:21
  • 4 Texas 5:10
  • 5 Looking for a Rainbow 8:04
  • 6 Your Warm and Tender Love 4:33
  • 7 Daytona 5:06
  • 8 That’s What They Always Say 4:28
  • 9 Let’s Dance 4:17
  • 10 I Just Wanna Be With You 3:41
  • 11 Tell Me There’s a Heaven 6:01

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