What makes Down Two Then Left by Boz Scaggs notable?

'Down Two Then Left' features the hit single 'Hard Times', which peaked at number 50 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album is notable for its sophisticated production and lyrical depth, solidifying Scaggs' reputation as a skilled songwriter and performer during the late 1970s. Released in 1977, 'Down Two Then Left' marked Boz Scaggs' follow-up to his successful album 'Silk Degrees'. At this point, Scaggs had firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the soft rock and blue-eyed soul genres, enjoying a period of commercial success and critical acclaim.

Who is Down Two Then Left for?

Down Two Then Left works well if you're into steady mid-tempo groove, laid-back afternoon listening and smooth transitions between tracks.

How many songs are on Down Two Then Left?

Down Two Then Left has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Down Two Then Left

Boz Scaggs · 1977

42 min · 10 tracks · soul

A smooth blend of rock and soul, infused with Boz Scaggs' signature laid-back groove.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo groove
laid-back afternoon listening
smooth transitions between tracks
reflective moments of nostalgia
easy sing-along choruses

Maybe skip if you want

prefer high-energy beats
seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 1977, 'Down Two Then Left' marked Boz Scaggs' follow-up to his successful album 'Silk Degrees'. At this point, Scaggs had firmly established himself as a prominent figure in the soft rock and blue-eyed soul genres, enjoying a period of commercial success and critical acclaim.
Stylistic neighbors: Toto· Steely Dan· Michael McDonald

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Still Falling for You 3:54
2 Hard Times 4:28
3 A Clue 3:53
4 Whatcha Gonna Tell Your Man 3:51
5 We're Waiting 6:20
6 Hollywood 3:09
7 Then She Walked Away 4:06
8 Gimme the Goods 4:12
9 1993 4:02
10 Tomorrow Never Came, Tomorrow Never Came (Reprise) 4:38

What to play next

Listen next

Middle Man

1980

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Silk Degrees

1976

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