Review
"The Great Western Road" by Deacon Blue is a confident and heartfelt addition to the band’s storied discography. The album showcases their signature blend of melodic pop-rock infused with soulful introspection and lyrical depth. From the soaring choruses to the tender ballads, each track feels thoughtfully crafted, with Ricky Ross's vocals delivering emotion and nuance throughout. What makes "The Great Western Road" stand out is its balance between nostalgia and evolution. Longtime fans will appreciate nods to the band’s classic sound, while fresh instrumental textures and modern production keep the music current. Highlights include tracks that explore themes of love, resilience, and place, tying the personal to the poetic in ways that feel both grounded and expansive. Overall, "The Great Western Road" is a compelling journey that reinforces Deacon Blue's place as one of Scotland’s most enduring and emotionally resonant bands.
Info
In March 2025, the band head out an exclusive run of five theatre shows around the album release. Later in the year, they hit the road again with 15 arena shows across the UK and Ireland, including their first date at Wembley Arena since 1990, and finishing with two hometown shows at the Glasgow Hydro. The Album released by Cooking Vinyl on March 21st entered the UK album charts at number 2.
Tracklisting
- The Great Western Road
- Late '88
- People Come First
- Wait on Me
- Ashore
- Underneath the Stars
- Up Hope
- Turn Up Your Radio!
- How We Remember It
- Mid Century Modern
- Curve of the Line
- If I Lived on My Own