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Water Sign

Chris Rea · 1983

40 min · 10 tracks · pop rock · blues rock · soft rock

A smooth blend of bluesy guitar riffs and soft rock melodies that evoke introspection and longing.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective evening reflections
  • smooth, soothing background ambiance
  • gentle melodic explorations
  • steady, relaxed listening experience

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1983, 'Water Sign' was Chris Rea's fifth studio album, coming after his breakthrough with 'On the Beach' in 1986. At this stage, Rea was solidifying his unique blend of blues rock and soft rock, which would characterize his later work. The album showed a matured sound while continuing to explore themes of love and nature, setting the stage for his subsequent commercial success.
Stylistic neighbors
Mark Knopfler· John Hiatt· Joe Cocker

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Nothing’s Happening by the Sea 4:18
  • 2 Deep Water 4:06
  • 3 Candles 4:40
  • 4 Love’s Strange Ways 3:38
  • 5 Texas 3:58
  • 6 Let It Loose 3:35
  • 7 I Can Hear Your Heartbeat 3:28
  • 8 Midnight Blue 4:50
  • 9 Hey You 4:00
  • 10 Out of the Darkness 3:27

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