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Other Roads

Boz Scaggs · 1988

45 min · 10 tracks · soul

A smooth blend of rock and soul, infused with reflective lyrics and melodic instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
  • for evening relaxation
  • smooth background for conversations
  • melodic soundtracks for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer standalone energetic tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Other Roads' was released in 1988, Boz Scaggs had already established himself as a successful artist with hits like 'Lowdown' and 'Lido Shuffle'. This album followed his commercial peak during the late 1970s and early 1980s, marking a return to recording after some years of relative quiet, focusing on personal themes and mature sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Toto· Steely Dan· Michael McDonald

Tracklist

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

  • 1 What’s Number One? 3:58
  • 2 Claudia 4:07
  • 3 Heart of Mine 4:12
  • 4 Right Out of My Head 5:26
  • 5 I Don’t Hear You 4:42
  • 6 Mental Shakedown 4:10
  • 7 Crimes of Passion 4:02
  • 8 Funny 5:51
  • 9 Cool Running 4:14
  • 10 The Night of Van Gogh 4:20

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