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Gene Mitchell’s New Trop Rock CD ‘Into the Blue’

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Gene Mitchell released his latest Trop Rock CD and it’s all about the beach lifestyle!

Into the Blue is a smooth, easy listening album for your departure to paradise. Gene captures the laid back atmosphere with songs about the beach, ocean, sailing and (one of my favorite topics)… tropical drinks.

The title track “Into the Blue” sets the tone for everything to come on this 11 song album. It’s a sailing and get-away-from-it-all song. You can relax, feel the wind and “get into the blue” with the sea under your feet and blue skies above. The perfect place to escape, right?

Gene resides near the shores of Panama City, FL and if you’ve been to the area, you know why they call it the Emerald Coast. Just look at the CD cover photo, taken by a fantastic Parrot Head / Photographer, R.O. Smith. These are the waters you’ll envision as Gene sings “Emerald Coastin’ ” pointing out the familiar places along Florida’s scenic highway, 30A.

“Back on the Island” is my favorite song on the album and Gene Mitchell really showcases his songwriting on this track. He pulls from his life of living on the edge of the water and how it feels to return to a familiar place where your soul comes alive. Most of us know the how it feels to be caught up in the day-to-day routine and Gene gives us the answer to our problems in the lyrics “Don’t feel like myself, but I have a plan. I’m going back to who I really am…. Back on the island.” The music, the lyrics and momentum of this song will have you pushing repeat and planning your next getaway. Listen to the full song:

 

The catchiest tune on the album is “My Mai Tai” and (as you’ve figured out) it’s about the famous Trader Vic’s drink. Gene picks up the beat in this song and I find myself randomly singing the chorus “My, My, My, Oh My! My Mai Tai.” It’s a fun song starting off in the Hawaiian Islands and bringing you back home, wherever that may be. I love Gene’s implication that a sip of a tropical drink can change your attitude. I know it changes mine and keeps me smiling as the catchy chorus repeats in my head.

Into the Blue is Gene Mitchell’s 13th Trop Rock album and clearly worth adding to your collection. Grab your copy here: Gene Mitchell

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  1. Pam K says:

    “Into the Blue” is a great trop rock CD! The title track is the first song, and sets the mood for the entire CD (and I love the key changes that can be found throughout). Gene Mitchell is incredibly talented…His “Into the Blue” CD offers the listener a cool ‘getaway’ for the ears, heart and soul

  2. J. D. Larson says:

    Agreed. Gene is fast becoming a trop rock favorite for me and my wife. His latest CD is very relaxing and easy on the ears. Thanks Gene.

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