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Who's Been Talkin'

Robert Cray · 1980

35 min · 10 tracks · blues

A raw blend of electric blues and heartfelt storytelling infused with Cray's distinctive guitar work.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • heartfelt storytelling throughout
  • for casual gatherings
  • engaging guitar work highlights

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer faster-paced music
  • seek experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Who's Been Talkin'' marked Robert Cray's debut album, introducing his unique sound to the blues scene. At this point, he was a young artist striving to carve out a niche within a genre dominated by established legends.
Stylistic neighbors
Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Susan Tedeschi

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Too Many Cooks 2:50
  • 2 The Score 4:08
  • 3 When the Welfare Turns Its Back on You 3:21
  • 4 That's What I'll Do 2:38
  • 5 I'd Rather Be a Wino 4:49
  • 6 Who's Been Talkin' 3:45
  • 7 Sleeping in the Ground 3:21
  • 8 I'm Gonna Forget About You 3:11
  • 9 Nice as a Fool Can Be 3:14
  • 10 If You're Thinkin' What I'm Thinkin' 4:24

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