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Scenes from the Southside

Bruce Hornsby · 1988

48 min · 9 tracks · country · musical improvisation

A vibrant blend of rock and country inflected with Hornsby's signature piano-driven melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • suitable for afternoon road trips
  • inviting sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Scenes from the Southside' was Bruce Hornsby's second studio album, following his successful debut, 'The Way It Is'. At this point in his career, Hornsby was transitioning from a breakthrough artist to an established figure in the music scene, further refining his eclectic sound and lyrical storytelling.
Stylistic neighbors
Jackson Browne· Lyle Lovett· David Wilcox

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Look Out Any Window 5:28
  • 2 The Valley Road 4:42
  • 3 I Will Walk With You 4:34
  • 4 The Road Not Taken 7:06
  • 5 The Show Goes On 7:30
  • 6 The Old Playground 4:25
  • 7 Defenders of the Flag 4:27
  • 8 Jacob’s Ladder 4:35
  • 9 Till the Dreaming’s Done 5:13

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