2002 studio album by Status Quo

Heavy Traffic is the twenty-fifth studio album by English rock band Status Quo, and their first to feature drummer Matt Letley. Released in 2002, it hit #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."[1]

UK track listing

1. "Blues and Rhythm" (Francis Rossi, Andy Bown) 4:29
2. "All Stand Up (Never Say Never)" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 4:08
3. "The Oriental" (Francis Rossi, John Edwards) 4:29
4. "Creepin` Up On You" (Rick Parfitt, John Edwards) 5:01
5. "Heavy Traffic" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young, John Edwards) 4:23
6. "Solid Gold" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 4:14
7. "Green" (Andy Bown) 3:35
8. "Jam Side Down" (Terry Britten, Charlie Dore) 3:27
9. "Diggin` Burt Bacharach" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 2:32
10. "Do It Again" (John Edwards, Andy Bown) 3:40
11. "Another Day" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 3:47
12. "I Don`t Remember Anymore" (Andy Bown) 3:38
13. "Money Don`t Matter" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 3:46 (Bonus Track UK Edition)
14. "Rhythm of Life" (Francis Rossi, Bob Young) 5:05

European track listing

1. "Blues and Rhythm" (Rossi/Bown) 4:29
2. "All Stand Up" (Never Say Never) (Rossi/Young) 4:08
3. "The Oriental" (Rossi/Edwards) 4:29
4. "Creepin` Up On You" (Parfitt/Edwards) 5:01
5. "Heavy Traffic" (Rossi/Young/Edwards) 4:23
6. "Solid Gold" (Rossi/Young) 4:14
7. "Green" (Bown) 3:35
8. "Jam Side Down" (Britten/Dore) 3:27
9. "Diggin` Burt Bacharach" (Rossi/Young) 2:32
10. "Do It Again" (Edwards/Bown) 3:40
11. "Another Day" (Rossi/Young) 3:47
12. "I Don`t Remember Anymore" (Bown) 3:38
13. "Rhythm of Life" (Rossi/Young) 5:05

Australasian track listing

1. Blues and Rhythm (Rossi/Bown) 4:29
2. All Stand Up (Never Say Never) (Rossi/Young) 4:08
3. The Oriental (Rossi/Edwards) 4:29
4. Creepin` Up On You (Parfitt/Edwards) 5:01
5. Heavy Traffic (Rossi/Young/Edwards) 4:23
6. Solid Gold (Rossi/Young) 4:14
7. Green (Bown) 3:35
8. Jam Side Down (Britten/Dore) 3:27
9. Diggin` Burt Bacharach (Rossi/Young) 2:32
10. Do It Again (Edwards/Bown) 3:40
11. Another Day (Rossi/Young) 3:47
12. I Don`t Remember Anymore (Bown) 3:38
13. Money Don`t Matter (Rossi/Young) 3:52
14. You Let Me Down (Rossi/Young) 5:02

Personnel

• Francis Rossi – Vocals & lead guitars
• Rick Parfitt – Vocals & guitars
• John Edwards – Bass
• Andy Bown – Keyboards, guitars, harmonica, vocals
• Matt Letley – Drums

Recorded at State of The Ark Studios

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