Scoop
Pete Townshend · 1983
74 min · 25 tracks · rock music
A collage of rock classics and unreleased gems showcasing Townshend's eclectic songwriting prowess.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied pacing
- eclectic mix for curious listeners
- nostalgic reflections and surprises
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- engaging interludes between favorites
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, 'Scoop' is a compilation of Pete Townshend’s solo work and previously unreleased tracks. This album followed his ambitious rock opera 'Quadrophenia' and offered fans a glimpse into his creative process, featuring songs from various stages of his career. At this point, he was seeking to redefine his legacy beyond The Who.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Sad About Us / Brrr 4:44
- 2 Squeezebox 2:27
- 3 Zelda 2:25
- 4 Politician 3:37
- 5 Dirty Water 2:08
- 6 Circles 2:10
- 7 Piano: 'Tipperary' 1:01
- 8 Unused Piano: 'Quadrophenia' 2:33
- 9 Melancholia 3:17
- 10 Bargain 4:13
- 11 Things Have Changed 2:25
- 12 Popular 2:28
- 13 Behind Blue Eyes 3:29
- 14 The Magic Bus 4:21
- 15 Cache, Cache 3:43
- 16 Cookin' 3:21
- 17 You're So Clever 4:18
- 18 Body Language 1:33
- 19 Initial Machine Experiments 1:56
- 20 Mary 3:19
- 21 Recorders 1:18
- 22 Goin' Fishin' 2:54
- 23 To Barney Kessell 2:01
- 24 You Came Back 4:06
- 25 Love Reign O'er Me 4:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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