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Wicked Game

Chris Isaak · 1998

45 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Dreamy melodies entwine with haunting vocals, creating an atmosphere of longing and melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • haunting vocals evoke deep longing
  • dreamy melodies create nostalgic atmosphere
  • ideal for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat and fast tempos
  • seek immediate musical gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Wicked Game' marked Chris Isaak's return to the studio after a four-year hiatus following his album 'Forever Blue'. At this point in his career, Isaak had already established himself as a unique voice in pop music, known for his rich baritone and cinematic soundscapes, but this album allowed him to further explore themes of love and loss.
Stylistic neighbors
Roy Orbison· David Lynch· Jeff Buckley

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Wicked Game 4:49
  • 2 You Owe Me Some Kind of Love 3:53
  • 3 Blue Spanish Sky 3:58
  • 4 Heart Shaped World 3:28
  • 5 Heart Full of Soul 3:20
  • 6 Funeral in the Rain 3:22
  • 7 Blue Hotel 3:13
  • 8 Dancin' 3:45
  • 9 Nothing's Changed 4:07
  • 10 Voodoo 2:42
  • 11 Lie to Me 4:15
  • 12 Wicked Game (instrumental) 4:47

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