Shamrock Diaries

by Chris Rea

Shamrock Diaries cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: March 1985
  • Label: Magnet
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 48:28
  • Community rating: 3.3/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Driven by the hit single 'Josephine', this record marked a commercial turning point for the British singer-songwriter in the European market. The production balances his signature gravelly baritone and slide guitar work with polished, atmospheric synthesizer arrangements.

Genres

Descriptors: melodic

Tracklist

  1. Steel River (6:11)
  2. Stainsby Girls (3:52)
  3. Chisel Hill (4:03)
  4. Josephine (3:57)
  5. One Golden Rule (4:32)
  6. All Summer Long (4:12)
  7. Stone (4:26)
  8. Shamrock Diaries (4:56)
  9. Love Turns to Lies (4:12)
  10. Hired Gun (8:02)

Credits

  • Eoghan O'Neill - bass
  • Bill Smith Studio - cover
  • Dave Mattacks - drums
  • Martin Ditcham - percussion
  • Robert Ahwai - rhythm guitar
  • Simon Nicol - rhythm guitar
  • Mel Collins - saxophone
  • Annie Whitehead - trombone

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