Name: Blue Rock by The Cross
Brand: The Cross
SKU: 602537660391
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

With Blue Rock, the Cross expanded their sound from the retro '70s rock of Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know with a greater emphasis on production and synthesizers. That is not to say there are no rockers on the album. In fact, "Dirty Mind" and "Millionaire" are among their best. But songs like "New Dark Ages," "The Also Rans," and the haunting "Hand of Fools" are dominated by heavy keyboards and shimmering production. The album is also far darker than anything the band had done before, at turns reveling in sleaziness such as on the remarkable opener, "Bad Attitude," or commenting drearily on modern life in "New Dark Ages" and "Hand of Fools." The brighter side of the album is less remarkable. Songs like "Ain't Put Nothin' Down" and "Baby It's Alright" come across as more formulaic while "Put It All Down to Love" succumbs to poor lyrics. However, the album's closer, "Life Changes," is a truly life-affirming number that ranks up there with the band's better work. However, without a U.K. record deal, the best Cross album would also be their last.
© Geoff Orens /TiVo

1. Bad Attitude

by The Cross

Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Spike Edney
Peter Noone
Roger Taylor
Clayton Moss
Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Clayton Moss
Roger Taylor
Peter Noone; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Noone
Roger Taylor
Clayton Moss
Joshua J. Macrae
Spike Edney; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roger Taylor
Joshua J. Macrae
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Clayton Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

2. New Dark Ages

by The Cross

Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Clayton Moss
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Roger Taylor; Composer
Lyricist: Roger Taylor; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roger Taylor; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

3. Dirty Mind

by The Cross

Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Clayton Moss
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Spike Edney; Composer
Lyricist: Spike Edney; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Spike Edney; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

4. Baby It’s Alright

by The Cross

Composer: Spike Edney; Composer
Background Vocals: Clare Yates
Candy Yates; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Cello: Helen Liebmann; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Lyricist: Spike Edney; Composer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Helen Liebmann
Clayton Moss
Clare Yates
Candy Yates
Geoffrey Richardson
Peter Noone
Roger Taylor
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Viola: Geoffrey Richardson; Performer
Violin: Geoffrey Richardson; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Spike Edney; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

5. Ain’t Put Nothin’ Down

by The Cross

Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Clayton Moss
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Clayton Moss; Composer
Lyricist: Clayton Moss; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Clayton Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

6. The Also Rans

by The Cross

Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Clare Yates
Candy Yates; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Clayton Moss
Roger Taylor
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Clare Yates
Candy Yates
Peter Noone; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Roger Taylor; Composer
Lyricist: Roger Taylor; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Roger Taylor; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

7. Millionaire

by The Cross

Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Clayton Moss
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Peter Noone
Clayton Moss
Joshua J. Macrae
Spike Edney; Composer
Lyricist: Joshua J. Macrae
Peter Noone
Clayton Moss
Spike Edney; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joshua J. Macrae
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Clayton Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

8. Put it All Down To Love

by The Cross

Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Clayton Moss
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Spike Edney; Composer
Lyricist: Spike Edney; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Spike Edney; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

9. Hand Of Fools

by The Cross

Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Clayton Moss
Roger Taylor; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Composer: Peter Noone
Spike Edney; Composer
Lyricist: Peter Noone
Spike Edney; Composer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Peter Noone
Spike Edney; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other

10. Life Changes

by The Cross

Composer: Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Joshua J. Macrae
Clayton Moss; Composer
Lyricist: Clayton Moss
Spike Edney
Peter Noone
Joshua J. Macrae; Composer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Bass Guitar: Peter Noone; Performer
Cello: Helen Liebmann; Performer
Drums: Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Guitar: Clayton Moss; Performer
Keyboard: Spike Edney; Performer
Performer: Spike Edney
Peter Noone
Roger Taylor
Geoffrey Richardson
Clayton Moss
Helen Liebmann
Joshua J. Macrae; Performer
Viola: Geoffrey Richardson; Performer
Violin: Geoffrey Richardson; Performer
Vocals: Roger Taylor; Performer
Engineer: Mark Wallis; Production
Studio Personnel: Mark Wallis; Production
Composer Lyricist: Joshua J. Macrae
Peter Noone
Spike Edney
Clayton Moss; Other
Unknown Contributor Role: Kevin Metcalfe
Mark Wallis
Spike Edney; Other
Primary Artist: The Cross; Main Performer
Producer: Mark Wallis; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 3 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

5/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock

Label

Virgin EMI

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1993

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602537660391

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Blue Rock

1. Bad Attitude

2. New Dark Ages

3. Dirty Mind

4. Baby It’s Alright

5. Ain’t Put Nothin’ Down

6. The Also Rans

7. Millionaire

8. Put it All Down To Love

9. Hand Of Fools

10. Life Changes

Technical Specifications

Blue Rock

Product information

Release options

1. Bad Attitude

2. New Dark Ages

3. Dirty Mind

4. Baby It’s Alright

5. Ain’t Put Nothin’ Down

6. The Also Rans

7. Millionaire

8. Put it All Down To Love

9. Hand Of Fools

10. Life Changes

Technical Specifications