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Scooped

Pete Townshend · 1995

122 min · 35 tracks · rock music

A collage of unreleased gems and reimagined classics, blending rock with Townshend's introspective flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • suitable for reflective listening
  • varied track lengths for exploration
  • for long afternoon sessions
  • interspersed bursts of nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, quick listens
  • dislike introspective or complex themes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1995, Pete Townshend was navigating a solo career that followed his significant work with The Who, including the release of 'Psychoderelict' in 1993. 'Scooped' serves as a collection of demos and alternate takes, reflecting his ongoing artistic exploration while recontextualizing his past hits.
Stylistic neighbors
The Who· David Bowie· Led Zeppelin

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Recorders 1:19
  • 2 Pinball Wizard 2:55
  • 3 Can You See the Real Me 4:18
  • 4 Dirty Water 1:03
  • 5 Zelda 2:25
  • 6 Pictures of Lily 2:51
  • 7 Body Language 1:29
  • 8 Seige Theme 019 2:09
  • 9 971104 Arpeggio Piano 1:37
  • 10 Brooklyn Boys 4:48
  • 11 Substitute 3:33
  • 12 Elephants 2:53
  • 13 Eminence Front 6:34
  • 14 Batoque Ippanese 2:26
  • 15 Magic Bus 4:21
  • 16 I Like It the Way It Is 4:38
  • 17 Unused Piano 2:34
  • 18 Bargain 4:14
  • 19 Lonely Words 3:57

Disc 2

  • 1 So Sad About Us / Brrr 4:47
  • 2 Tough Boys 3:13
  • 3 You Better You Bet 5:20
  • 4 Mary 3:26
  • 5 Begin the Beguine 4:13
  • 6 Piano: Tipperary 1:03
  • 7 How Can You Do It Alone 6:26
  • 8 Football Fugue 3:28
  • 9 Behind Blue Eyes 3:30
  • 10 Never Ask Me 4:27
  • 11 Circles 2:13
  • 12 Holly Like Ivy 2:55
  • 13 Variations: Dirty Jobs 4:42
  • 14 Catsnatch 3:23
  • 15 You're So Clever 4:19
  • 16 Love Reign O'Er Me 4:58

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