God's Great Banana Skin Explained

God's Great Banana Skin
Type:studio
Artist:Chris Rea
Cover:God's Great Banana Skin.jpg
Released:2 November 1992 (UK)
Recorded:1992
Genre:Album-oriented rock
Length:55:30
Label:East West
Producer:Chris Rea
Prev Title:Auberge
Prev Year:1991
Next Title:Espresso Logic
Next Year:1993

God's Great Banana Skin is the twelfth studio album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1992. The album was not released in the United States, though some tracks later appeared on the US release of Rea's following album Espresso Logic. The single "Nothing To Fear" reached number 16 in the UK Singles Chart,[1] and its music video was filmed in Morocco. The album reached number 4 in the UK Albums Chart in 1992.[2]

The song "Too Much Pride" was featured in the 1993 erotic thriller, Cold Sweat.

Critical reception

The Guardian wrote: "In the snug world of centrally-heated adult rock, Chris Rea offers a reminder that he plays a handy slide-guitar, and creates chunky chordscapes which perfectly complement the gravelly rasp of his voice."[3]

Track listing

All songs by Chris Rea.

  1. "Nothing to Fear" – 9:10
  2. "Miles Is a Cigarette" – 4:15
  3. "God's Great Banana Skin" – 5:15
  4. "90's Blues" – 5:10
  5. "Too Much Pride" – 4:25
  6. "Boom Boom" – 5:10
  7. "I Ain't the Fool" – 4:00
  8. "There She Goes" – 4:35
  9. "I'm Ready" – 4:50
  10. "Black Dog" – 4:10
  11. "Soft Top, Hard Shoulder" – 4:30

Personnel

Production

Studios

Notes and References

  1. Web site: nothing to fear | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. Officialcharts.com. 18 May 2021.
  2. Web site: god's great banana skin | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company. Officialcharts.com. 18 May 2021.
  3. News: Sweeting . Adam . Rock/pop . The Guardian . 27 Nov 1992 . Features.

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