The 1980 album "Snakes and Ladders" saw Rafferty experimenting with a sparser, more atmospheric sound than his previous commercially successful records. The title track and "The Way It Always Is" showcased a more melancholic, blues-inflected style.
- "Snakes and Ladders" was Rafferty's fourth solo album, following the multi-platinum "City to City."
- The album reached number 60 on the UK Albums Chart.
- "The Way It Always Is" was released as the lead single from the album but did not chart.
Gerry Rafferty was a Scottish singer-songwriter, born in Paisley, best known for his solo hits "Baker Street" and "Right Down the Line," as well as his work with Stealers Wheel and Humblebums. "Snakes and Ladders" was released after his period of greatest commercial success in the late 1970s, finding him in a more introspective phase.
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