Walking in Avalon
Christopher Cross · 1998
121 min · 26 tracks · rock music
A smooth blend of rock and sentimental ballads, underscored by lush arrangements and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Walking in Avalon — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of reflection and searching for personal meaning, with rich instrumentation that highlights Cross's vocal strength.
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In a Red Room — This opening track sets the tone with its evocative imagery and lush harmonies, inviting listeners into the introspective journey that unfolds throughout the album.
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It's Always Something — This song showcases Cross's signature storytelling ability, combining relatable lyrics with a catchy melody that resonates with life's unpredictability.
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Kind of I Love You — A standout ballad that illustrates Cross's knack for emotional depth, blending heartfelt lyrics with a memorable chorus that lingers well after listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- introspective moments for reflection
- for late-night listening
- melodic soundscapes for relaxation
- sweeping melodies that evoke nostalgia
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek concise, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, Walking in Avalon was Christopher Cross's first studio album in nearly a decade, following his 1989 album Back of My Mind. At this point in his career, Cross was navigating the challenges of sustaining commercial success after an early peak in the late 70s and early 80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Michael McDonald· Hall & Oates· Kenny Loggins
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 In a Red Room 3:47
- 2 Walking in Avalon 4:56
- 3 Hunger 3:34
- 4 When She Smiles 4:07
- 5 It's Always Something 5:04
- 6 Dream Too Loud 4:21
- 7 I Know You Well 4:52
- 8 Kind of I Love You 4:38
- 9 Curled Around the World 4:28
- 10 Rainy Day in Vancouver 6:51
Disc 2
- 1 Rendezvous 5:24
- 2 Never Be the Same 4:41
- 3 Back of My Mind 3:56
- 4 Sailing 4:22
- 5 Every Turn of the World 4:28
- 6 Deputy Dan 4:29
- 7 In the Blink of an Eye 4:00
- 8 Swept Away 4:36
- 9 Think of Laura 3:42
- 10 Minstrel Gigolo 4:11
- 11 Open Up My Window 4:29
- 12 Alibi 5:54
- 13 Is There Something 5:19
- 14 Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do) 4:23
- 15 Ride Like the Wind 5:44
- 16 All Right 4:40
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