What does The Snake King sound like?

A gritty fusion of rock and blues infused with dark storytelling and existential themes. Rooted in rock music. Start with "In The Land Of The Blind".

Is The Snake King a good place to start with Rick Springfield?

Yes, The Snake King is recommended as a starting point for new Rick Springfield listeners. A gritty fusion of rock and blues infused with dark storytelling and existential themes. By 2018, Rick Springfield was experiencing a creative resurgence, following his earlier commercial peak in the '80s. The Snake King marked his return to the studio after a nearly six-year gap since his previous album, making it a significant entry in his discography as he explored deeper narrative content.

Who is The Snake King for?

The Snake King works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and introspective storytelling focus.

How many songs are on The Snake King?

The Snake King has 12 tracks, running approximately 53 minutes.

The Snake King

Rick Springfield · 2018

53 min · 12 tracks · rock music

A gritty fusion of rock and blues infused with dark storytelling and existential themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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In The Land Of The Blind Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Jesus Was An Atheist — This track presents a provocative examination of faith through sharp lyrics and a compelling melody, showcasing Springfield's ability to challenge conventional beliefs.
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The Devil That You Know — Combining infectious hooks with introspective lyrics, this song reflects on personal demons while maintaining an upbeat tempo, illustrating Springfield's knack for blending depth with accessibility.
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Blues For The Disillusioned — This track stands out with its somber tone and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of loss and existential questioning through blues-infused rock.

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

In the catalog: Experimental — The album showcases a gritty fusion of rock and blues, marking a departure from his earlier sound.
Themes: personal demons· disillusioned faith
Career context: By 2018, Rick Springfield was experiencing a creative resurgence, following his earlier commercial peak in the '80s. The Snake King marked his return to the studio after a nearly six-year gap since his previous album, making it a significant entry in his discography as he explored deeper narrative content.
Stylistic neighbors: John Waite· Billy Squier· Huey Lewis and the News