Scoop cover

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