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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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