Scoop
Pete Townshend · 1983
74 min · 25 tracks · rock music
A collage of rock classics and unreleased gems showcasing Townshend's eclectic songwriting prowess.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with varied pacing eclectic mix for curious listeners nostalgic reflections and surprises
- 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.
- If you like
- rock music
Scoop is an album by Pete Townshend, released in 1983. A collage of rock classics and unreleased gems showcasing Townshend's eclectic songwriting prowess. 'Scoop' holds significance as it provides insight into the evolution of Townshend’s songwriting, featuring both familiar hits and rare material. It received notable attention for its candid look at his artistic journey, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners, while also impacting how compilations were perceived in the rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Scoop sound like?
A collage of rock classics and unreleased gems showcasing Townshend's eclectic songwriting prowess. Rooted in rock music.
What makes Scoop by Pete Townshend notable?
'Scoop' holds significance as it provides insight into the evolution of Townshend’s songwriting, featuring both familiar hits and rare material. It received notable attention for its candid look at his artistic journey, appealing to both longtime fans and new listeners, while also impacting how compilations were perceived in the rock genre. 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.
Who is Scoop for?
Scoop works well if you're into dynamic journey with varied pacing, eclectic mix for curious listeners and nostalgic reflections and surprises.
How many songs are on Scoop?
Scoop has 25 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 So Sad About Us / Brrr 4:44
- 2 Squeezebox Standout 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 Standout 4:13
- 11 Things Have Changed 2:25
- 12 Popular 2:28
- 13 Behind Blue Eyes Standout 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
Release Date
April 1, 1983
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
74 min 58 sec
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