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The Blue Jukebox | 
| Artist: Chris Rea
Label: Jazzee Blue
Category: Music
List Price: £15.99
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Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 8639
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 827655011225
EAN: 0827655011225
ASIN: B0001DD02G
Release Date: March 22, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | The Beat Goes On | | • | Long Is The Time, Hard Is The Road | | • | Lets Do It | | • | Let It Roll | | • | Steel River Blues | | • | Somebody Say Amen | | • | Blue Street | | • | Monday Morning | | • | Restless Soul | | • | What Kind Of Love Is This | | • | Paint My Jukebox Blue | | • | Baby Don't Cry | | • | Speed |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Chris Rea's voice has been maturing to a whisky-soaked growl in recent years, and The Blue Jukebox should wipe away any last, lingering bits of his MOR reputation once and for all. His voice--pitched somewhere between Mark Knopfler and Tom Waits--is the perfect accompaniment to the world-weary jazz of The Blue Jukebox. Since recovering from serious illness a few years ago, he's detoured far from The Road to Hell, taking his sound right back to fundamentals, and in the process become one heck of a blues singer and guitarist, leaving contemporaries such as Eric Clapton in the dust. The slide guitar, shuffling beat and low-wailing sax of "The Beat Goes On" are even reminiscent of former indie darlings Morphine--quite a feat for a man in his 50s. Most impressively, many of the songs here--particularly "Monday Morning" and "Long Is the Time, Hard Is the Road"--have a certain timeless quality, in spite of being Rea originals. The Blue Jukebox is the ideal late-night album, and more than just Rea's best yet--it's a genuinely exceptional collection of soulful, blues-drenched jazz. --Robert Burrow
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Deep (jazee) Blue May 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With this release, Rea convincingly cemented his new direction into the blues. Following the self-produced 'Dancing Down The Stony Road' (2002), his first journey into blues, this album is slightly slicker, more polished and less raw. Guitars, piano,really effective sax, gentle percussion, and not a synth in sight. Moody and mellow. Lovely. When you've had a lousy day at work and kids are driving you crazy, find a cosy corner in a dark room, pour yourself a drink, and lose yourself in this.
Simply Stunning February 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Conjure up a vision of a small smokey bar hidden down some forgotten side street, the music comes from a band hidden in a dark shadow in the corner of the room. Ok keep that thought, now put Blue Jukebox in the CD Player slip on the headphones and relax in a comfortable chair and enjoy. This is about as good as music gets, Chris and the boys know what their doing the playing is superb particulary the sax which adds that world weary atmosphere. Add it to your shopping basket now.
Unlimited blues August 17, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
It is impossible to quantitatively compare the work of Chris Rea. His brilliance as a songwriter and musician is undeniable. Many of his works are not truly appreciated on first listening and these often turn out to be the most enduring.
This recent compilation is in that category and is therefore a must for those who appreciate and study his musical journey. It sits well with Blue Guitars, Blue Street and Hoffner Blues. ie only for the serious Rea enthusiast.
Superb follow-up album to Dancing Down the Stony Road. May 8, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This kind of music really fits Chris Rea's vocals like a glove. I recently saw him perform live at Hammersmith Apollo in London back in April and was absolutely delighted and dumbstruck at his performance. It was extraordinary. And this album is no exception. As a follow-up to the hugely successful 'Dancing Down the Stony Road' double album, it generates a new spark in what Chris Rea's voice really needs. And that is a blues spark.
The album starts off at a gallop with 'The Beat Goes On' and finishes with an equally strong 'Speed'. The other tracks in-between are also awesome and brilliant in their own right. This type of sound was what made Chris Rea perform in the first place. It was the sound of the blues that got him started singing and for now at least, he has found his new voice. His new found voice sounds amazing on this album.
Picking a favourite on this album is difficult because all the songs are great. If I had to pick a couple I would choose 'Steel River Blues', 'Baby Don't Cry' and 'Let It Roll'. I think that this sound is perfect for his voice and long may it continue. Bravo.
Indulge in some jazzee blue! January 24, 2006
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Following on from the success of Dancing Down The Stony Road, Chris Rea saunters on down the jazzy road with this album.The Blue Jukebox exemplifies what his record label is about. This is soulful jazzy blues at its best. From the moment you hear the "Beat Goes On," the album just gets better and better until coming to a funky finish with "Speed." This is the perfect relaxation album and, once again, consolidates Chris Rea's new found status as a blue's man.
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