The Blue Cafe

• Artist: Chris Rea
• Rating:
• Release Date: June 30, 1998
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Rock

Review

A confident and consistent album, The Blue Cafe combines Rea's atmospheric songwriting with larger doses of his slide guitar playing than usual. An overlooked talent of his, it underlies this collection of contemporary sounding songs rooted in dance beats and blues (a strange combination, but it works). Two songs from different sides of the spectrum illustrate the album well: "Sweet Summer Day" is one of the best from a master of summer anthems ("On the Beach," "All Summer Long," etc.), while "Where Do We Go From Here?" is a bitingly perceptive indictment of the emptiness of consumer culture laid against a cool, smooth backing track. All in all, this is one of Rea's most introspective albums and a strong addition to his catalog. ~ Rob Caldwell, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Square Peg, Round Hole	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(3:58)
Miss Your Kiss	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:05)
Shadows of the Big Man	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:49)
Where Do We Go from Here?	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:32)
Since I Found You	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:37)
Thinking of You	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(3:31)
As Long as I Have Your Love (Lyrics)	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:44)
Anyone Quite Like You	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:49)
Sweet Summer Day (Lyrics)	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:45)
Stick by You	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:05)
I'm Still Holding On	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:55)
The Blue Cafe	Chris Rea	Chris Rea	(4:49)

Credits

Max Middleton (Keyboards), John Carver (Art Direction), Martin Ditcham (Percussion), Tommy Willis (Technician), Tommy Willis (Guitar), Martin Ditcham (Drums)

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