Walking Back Home
Deacon Blue · 1999
73 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock · pop rock · sophisti-pop
An introspective blend of alternative rock and pop, marked by heartfelt lyrics and lush melodies.
Why this album works
The album saw moderate success, reaching No. 24 on the UK Albums Chart, which illustrated the band's sustained popularity despite shifting trends in music. Critics noted its reflective tone and lyrical depth, marking it as an important entry in Deacon Blue's discography amidst a revival of interest in '90s alternative rock.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks introspective themes for reflective moods heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 1999, 'Walking Back Home' was Deacon Blue's fifth studio album, following their commercial peak in the early '90s. At this stage, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape after their initial success with hits like 'Real Gone Kid' and 'Dignity'. This album represents a return to their roots while showcasing a matured sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Ellie Goulding· Robbie Williams· Radiohead· Kim Wilde· Ed Sheeran· Gorillaz· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Love Hurts Standout 4:24
- 2 Jesus Do Your Hands Still Feel the Rain Standout 5:14
- 3 The Very Thing 3:35
- 4 The Day That Jackie Jumped the Jall 3:45
- 5 Love and Regret 5:02
- 6 Christmas and Glasgow 5:12
- 7 The Wildness Standout 5:48
- 8 When You Are Young 3:49
- 9 Love’s Great Fears 3:42
- 10 Chocolate Girl 3:17
- 11 Plastic Shoes 3:40
- 12 A Brighter Star Than You Will Shine 4:38
- 13 Beautiful Stranger 3:55
- 14 All I Want 4:44
- 15 When Will You (Make My Telephone Ring) 4:21
- 16 Walking Back Home 5:01
- 17 I’ll Never Fall in Love Again 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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