Snakes and Ladders (Gerry Rafferty album)

Snakes and Ladders is the seventh studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Gerry Rafferty, released in 1980. The album followed Rafferty's successful albums Can I Have My Money Back?, City to City, and Night Owl.

The album was produced by Hugh Murphy, who had previously worked with Rafferty on his earlier successful albums. Snakes and Ladders featured a blend of rock, pop, and folk influences, characteristic of Rafferty's signature sound. While the album received generally positive reviews, it did not achieve the same commercial success as his previous efforts.

Notable tracks on Snakes and Ladders include "The Garden of England," "Dona Quixote," and "Johnny Comfort." The album's lyrical themes often explored personal reflections, societal observations, and the complexities of human relationships. The album artwork featured a design reflecting the game of snakes and ladders, a motif likely chosen to represent the ups and downs of life. The album has been reissued several times.