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No Turning Back
Rock · 2003 · 15 tracks · 40m

No Turning Back

Imelda May

High-octane rockabilly debut defined by a driving upright bass and a powerhouse voice. Raw, unpolished, and dripping with vintage dive bar energy.

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It's like finding a lost 1954 master tape in a Dublin basement.

A high-energy, defiant celebration of vintage sounds delivered with raw, unpolished passion.

Tracklist · 15 Tracks · 40m
01
Dealing With the Devil
2:19
02
Flame of Love
2:09
03
Cry for Me Baby
3:16
04
Till I Kissed You
2:41
05
What Am I Gonna Do
3:20
06
Once More
2:09
07
Wild About My Lovin’
2:52
08
No Turning Back
2:50
09
End of the World
2:51
10
Y’hoo
2:29
11
Don’t Do Me No Wrong
2:36
12
Forever You and Me
3:14
13
Bring My Cadillac Back
2:19
14
Lovey Dovey Lovely One
2:21
15
Let Us Sing
2:57
Moments Worth Waiting For
The relentless slap-bass gallop that kicks off Dealing With the Devil, setting a high-stakes tone immediately.
The transition into a smoky, slower tempo on What Am I Gonna Do, showcasing a more vulnerable vocal texture.
The gritty, unpolished guitar solo in Y’hoo that feels like a live take in a crowded basement.
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