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Playin' It Cool

Timothy B. Schmit · 1984

33 min · 9 tracks · country

A smooth blend of country-rock melodies and pop sensibilities, reflecting warmth and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • warm introspection on quiet evenings
  • catchy melodies for sing-alongs
  • gentle reflections on love and

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1984, 'Playin' It Cool' was Timothy B. Schmit's first solo album after his tenure with the Eagles. This period marked a significant transition for Schmit as he sought to establish his identity outside the influential rock band, following their breakup in 1980 and his subsequent work with Poco.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Playin' It Cool 5:39
  • 2 Lonely Girl 4:00
  • 3 So Much in Love 2:18
  • 4 Something's Wrong 4:08
  • 5 Voices 1:39
  • 6 Wrong Number 2:41
  • 7 Take a Good Look Around You 3:23
  • 8 Tell Me What You Dream 4:48
  • 9 Gimme Some Money 4:36

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