The Snake King
Rick Springfield · 2018
53 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A gritty exploration of life's darker themes, blending rock elements with introspective storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- introspective storytelling focus
- wave-like pacing experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 26, 2018, 'The Snake King' marked Rick Springfield's return to music after a lengthy hiatus following his previous album in 2004. The album showcases his evolution as an artist, tapping into deeper, more complex themes than his earlier work, and reflects a willingness to experiment with genre and narrative.
- Stylistic neighbors
- John Waite· Billy Squier· Huey Lewis and the News
- If this clicks, go next to
- Songs for the End of the World — Continues the introspective storytelling with a mix of rock elements.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "In The Land Of The Blind".
- 1 In The Land Of The Blind Start here 4:51
- 2 The Devil That You Know 3:02
- 3 Little Demon 5:21
- 4 Judas Tree 3:21
- 5 Jesus Was An Atheist 3:14
- 6 The Snake King 3:46
- 7 God Don’t Care 4:59
- 8 The Voodoo House 4:45
- 9 Suicide Manifesto 2:18
- 10 Blues For The Disillusioned 5:40
- 11 Santa Is An Anagram 2:05
- 12 Orpheus In The Underworld 10:07
What to play next
Songs for the End of the World
2012
Continues the introspective storytelling with a mix of rock elements.
Rocket Science
2016
Sets up a similar energy and thematic exploration leading into darker themes.
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