Memphis cover

Memphis

Boz Scaggs · 2013

47 min · 12 tracks · soul

Soulful melodies intertwine with rock influences, creating a rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling and musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed evenings
  • heartfelt storytelling and melodies
  • rich emotional landscapes to explore
  • for intimate gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy party tracks
  • prefer instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Memphis' was released in 2013, Boz Scaggs had established himself as a respected figure in rock and soul since his breakthrough in the 1970s. This album marked his return after a long hiatus, showcasing his ability to blend classic soul sounds with contemporary sensibilities, following the less commercially successful 'Speak Low' in 2008.
Stylistic neighbors
Toto· Steely Dan· Michael McDonald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Gone Baby Gone 3:35
  • 2 So Good to Be Here 3:15
  • 3 Mixed Up, Shook Up Girl 3:44
  • 4 Rainy Night in Georgia 4:34
  • 5 Love on a Two Way Street 3:36
  • 6 Pearl of the Quarter 3:28
  • 7 Cadillac Walk 4:27
  • 8 Corrina, Corrina 3:45
  • 9 Can I Change My Mind 4:19
  • 10 Dry Spell 3:24
  • 11 You Got Me Cryin’ 4:55
  • 12 Sunny Gone 4:32

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