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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • introspective themes for reflective moods
  • heartfelt melodies for quiet evenings
  • dynamic flow with satisfying resolution
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party vibes
  • prefer instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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
The Blue Nile· Prefab Sprout· Aztec Camera

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Love Hurts 4:24
  • 2 Jesus Do Your Hands Still Feel the Rain 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 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

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