#138
April 1985
Chris Rea
Shamrock Diaries
Genre: Rock
2.75 out of 5
“Steel River” & “Stainsby Girls”. Right off the bat, Rea has decided being a Springsteen clone is the way to chart topping success. The former is a pleasant enough six+ minute mid-tempo offering but…why start your album with something this lugubrious? Throw it in the middle somewhere. It’s completely harmless and professional. The next track, is another Dire Straits-ian track but is so steeped in Bruce it drips working class earnestness.
I’m not saying that Bruce should sue Rea for trying to steal his sound.
I’m saying that Bruce should cock punch him for it.
And then Knopfler should take a shot.
And, you know what? Bowie should’ve taken a whack as well.
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