"On the Beach" by Chris Rea is a CD album released in 1993 by Warner Elektra Atlantic Corp. / Wea International. The album features 13 tracks, with a total run time of 3589 seconds. Chris Rea, known for his pop genre music, showcases his talent on the piano in this studio recording. Distributed by Warner Music/Cinram Logistics, this CD was manufactured in England and offers a stereo audio experience.
I first heard this album when I was travelling through Europe in a car, early in the eighties. I played it over and over again, and it only grew better by each listening. I never go tired of listening to it, as the melodies are of such high quality. Every song is a masterpiece, and it's difficult to just name a few highlights.
The outstandingly beautiful melodies, Chris Rea's lovely, melancholy voice, the excellent musicians, everything works together to make this one of my absolut favorite albums. It's maybe because I first listened to it in the summer, but to me it sums up the essence of summer; bittersweet joy, the feeling of lost possibilities, friends gone by, but also lazy days spent on sunlit beaches. Many claim that The Road To Hell is Rea's best album, but to me, On The Beach is his the peak of his work. Everyone who loves good music should have this album in their collection.