City to City is a 1978 album and the second studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty. It was Rafferty's first solo release in six years and peaked at No. 1 in the US.
City to City is a 1978 album and the second studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty. It was Rafferty's first solo release in six years and peaked at No. 1 in the US.
7.5
Gerry Rafferty:
City to City
Artist Origin: 🇬🇧
Release Date: 20 January 1978
Label: United Artists
Genres: Rock
Prosecutor: Rich
Made a few notes. Yes, Right Down The Line 10 out of 10. Whatever's Written In Your Heart, bingo! Title track, snap... Minor criticism: less 70s rock indulgence, particularly on track length... I might want to hear an extended version of the radio friendly 4-minute Baker Street edit, but I want that to be my decision (maybe use a deluxe edition as a compromise). On the whole, really impressed by the musicianship on display here - composition, production, lyricism all top notch. And a word on the guitar - tremendous. Impossible to deny his influence. 7.8 on 10, let’s make love. 7.8
Mike
City to City is an upbeat easy listening album, reflective and soulful. It is quintessentially 70's. There are clear influences from the likes of ELO and McCartney and Pink Floyd in the sound. It is well produced throughout and has jipsome lovely layering, especially of Rafferty's vocals. It kicks off with a Humdinger in 'The Ark' a Celtic anthem. The Obvious hit Baker Street, and City to City a great traveling song. At times it is a bit baggy but I will forgive that as it is a product of its time. I won't lie, I thoroughly enjoyed this album. 7.9
Phil
Much praise for the Smooth melodies of The Raffster on this album, these rock n roll rhythms have certainly stood the test of time. Pop on your driving gloves, insert this cassette and hit the M5 - you will not regret it. At one point on Stealin Time I thought I’d accidentally skipped to a Deacon Blue song (chocolate girl). 8.0
Dan
GR dishes up an upbeat slice of melodic 70s rock n’ roll, rich in production quality, but at times a little dated. Enjoyed the building harmonies on winding opener The Ark - although at 5:30+ it can feel a little stodgy - like a few of the other tracks on C2C. Baker Street is a song I’ve just never quite got on with, i’ve always found the ‘killer’ sax riff a bit route one. In contrast, the other notable ‘hit’ - Right Down The Line - is a classic piece of songwriting. Love the undulating groove, a definite high point. Blue-grassy City-to-City is an interesting shift gear, whilst ‘What’s Written in your heart’ is a lovely - McCartney-esque ballad - enjoyed the gospel harmonies, it really showcases the quality of GR’s voice, which is undeniably good throughout. 6.5
Adam
Gerry you’ve charmed me. The first three songs had me hooked. ‘The Ark’ was a sweeping journey of a song, ‘Baker Street’ is the overplayed radio staple and ‘Right Down The line’ is 100% certified fresh and my favourite song on the album. The rest of the album is a good listen, although he could do with trimming the fat off of a couple of songs. Tasting notes: Hints of Lynrd Skynrd here, a dash of Dennis Wilson there and a healthy sprinkling of Wings McCartney there. 7.6
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Made a few notes. Yes, Right Down The Line 10 out of 10. Whatever's Written In Your Heart, bingo! Title track, snap... Minor criticism: less 70s rock indulgence, particularly on track length... I might want to hear an extended version of the radio friendly 4-minute Baker Street edit, but I want that to be my decision (maybe use a deluxe edition as a compromise). On the whole, really impressed by the musicianship on display here - composition, production, lyricism all top notch. And a word on the guitar - tremendous. Impossible to deny his influence. 7.8 on 10, let’s make love. 7.8
Mike
City to City is an upbeat easy listening album, reflective and soulful. It is quintessentially 70's. There are clear influences from the likes of ELO and McCartney and Pink Floyd in the sound. It is well produced throughout and has jipsome lovely layering, especially of Rafferty's vocals. It kicks off with a Humdinger in 'The Ark' a Celtic anthem. The Obvious hit Baker Street, and City to City a great traveling song. At times it is a bit baggy but I will forgive that as it is a product of its time. I won't lie, I thoroughly enjoyed this album. 7.9
Phil
Much praise for the Smooth melodies of The Raffster on this album, these rock n roll rhythms have certainly stood the test of time. Pop on your driving gloves, insert this cassette and hit the M5 - you will not regret it. At one point on Stealin Time I thought I’d accidentally skipped to a Deacon Blue song (chocolate girl). 8.0
Dan
GR dishes up an upbeat slice of melodic 70s rock n’ roll, rich in production quality, but at times a little dated. Enjoyed the building harmonies on winding opener The Ark - although at 5:30+ it can feel a little stodgy - like a few of the other tracks on C2C. Baker Street is a song I’ve just never quite got on with, i’ve always found the ‘killer’ sax riff a bit route one. In contrast, the other notable ‘hit’ - Right Down The Line - is a classic piece of songwriting. Love the undulating groove, a definite high point. Blue-grassy City-to-City is an interesting shift gear, whilst ‘What’s Written in your heart’ is a lovely - McCartney-esque ballad - enjoyed the gospel harmonies, it really showcases the quality of GR’s voice, which is undeniably good throughout. 6.5
Adam
Gerry you’ve charmed me. The first three songs had me hooked. ‘The Ark’ was a sweeping journey of a song, ‘Baker Street’ is the overplayed radio staple and ‘Right Down The line’ is 100% certified fresh and my favourite song on the album. The rest of the album is a good listen, although he could do with trimming the fat off of a couple of songs. Tasting notes: Hints of Lynrd Skynrd here, a dash of Dennis Wilson there and a healthy sprinkling of Wings McCartney there. 7.6
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