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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