Heavy Traffic (album)


Heavy Traffic is the twenty-fifth studio album by British rock band Status Quo, and their first to feature drummer Matt Letley. Released in 2002, it reached number 15 in the UK.
The album followed the reunion of Francis Rossi with writing partner Bob Young, who co-wrote many of the band's songs between 1968 and 1981. "I'm aware that the last couple of albums have upset some of our fans," remarked Rossi. "That's something that we do care about, and people's reaction to the new material has been incredible. Writing with Bob again has given me a whole new lease of life." "This new album's in a whole different league," added Rick Parfitt.
"It feels real again. A whole new era is about to begin."

UK track listing

  1. "Blues and Rhythm" 4:29
  2. "All Stand Up " 4:08
  3. "The Oriental" 4:29
  4. "Creepin' Up On You" 5:01
  5. "Heavy Traffic" 4:23
  6. "Solid Gold" 4:14
  7. "Green" 3:35
  8. "Jam Side Down" 3:27
  9. "Diggin' Burt Bacharach" 2:32
  10. "Do It Again" 3:40
  11. "Another Day" 3:47
  12. "I Don't Remember Anymore" 3:38
  13. "Money Don't Matter" 3:46
  14. "Rhythm of Life" 5:05

European track listing

  1. "Blues and Rhythm" 4:08
  2. "The Oriental" 4:29
  3. "Creepin' Up On You" 5:01
  4. "Heavy Traffic" 4:23
  5. "Solid Gold" 4:14
  6. "Green" 3:35
  7. "Jam Side Down" 3:27
  8. "Diggin' Burt Bacharach" 2:32
  9. "Do It Again" 3:47
  10. "I Don't Remember Anymore" 3:38
  11. "Rhythm of Life" 5:05

Australasian track listing

  1. Blues and Rhythm 4:08
  2. The Oriental 4:29
  3. Creepin' Up On You 5:01
  4. Heavy Traffic 4:23
  5. Solid Gold 4:14
  6. Green 3:35
  7. Jam Side Down 3:27
  8. Diggin' Burt Bacharach 2:32
  9. Do It Again 3:47
  10. I Don't Remember Anymore 3:38
  11. Money Don't Matter 3:52
  12. You Let Me Down 5:02

Personnel

Recorded at State of The Ark Studios