Released 13 years ago this October
The Essential Boz Scaggs
Boz Scaggs · 2013
155 min · 32 tracks · rock music
A smooth blend of rock and soul, showcasing polished arrangements and Scaggs' sultry vocals throughout his expansive career.
Top tracks — play these first
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I'll Be Long Gone Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Loan Me a Dime — This track showcases Scaggs' ability to blend rock with soulful blues elements, featuring extended instrumental sections that highlight both the band’s prowess and his emotive vocal delivery.
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Lowdown — A quintessential Boz Scaggs hit, 'Lowdown' epitomizes the smooth, jazz-inflected sound that made him famous, with catchy hooks and laid-back grooves that resonate even today.
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Lido Shuffle — 'Lido Shuffle' stands out for its vibrant energy and clever storytelling, making it one of Scaggs’ most recognizable tracks that captures the essence of his style.
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We're All Alone — 'We’re All Alone' demonstrates Scaggs' vulnerability and lyrical depth, showcasing his vocal range and emotional expression that draws listeners into a reflective space.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing for deep listening
- heartfelt vocals for emotional connection
- dynamic journey with peaks
- for late-night solitude
- engaging storytelling across tracks
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Starting Point — A comprehensive retrospective ideal for new listeners to explore Scaggs' career.
- Themes
- 1970s smooth rock· Bay Area soul scene· intimate storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 2013, The Essential Boz Scaggs serves as a comprehensive retrospective of Scaggs' work, spanning from his late 1960s beginnings to his later successes. At this point, Scaggs was well-established, having enjoyed critical acclaim and commercial success with classic albums like Silk Degrees, which had helped solidify his place in the music industry during the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toto· Steely Dan· Michael McDonald
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 I'll Be Long Gone Start here 4:03
- 2 Loan Me a Dime 13:04
- 3 Runnin' Blue 3:58
- 4 We Were Always Sweethearts 3:30
- 5 Painted Bells 4:02
- 6 Near You 5:00
- 7 Dinah Flo 3:05
- 8 Might Have to Cry 4:05
- 9 You Make It So Hard (To Say No) 3:33
- 10 Slow Dancer 3:15
- 11 What Can I Say 3:01
- 12 It's Over 2:51
- 13 Harbor Lights 5:58
- 14 Lowdown 5:18
- 15 Lido Shuffle 3:43
- 16 We're All Alone 4:13
- 17 Hard Times 4:29
Disc 2
- 1 JoJo 5:54
- 2 Isn't It Time 4:55
- 3 Simone 5:10
- 4 Breakdown Dead Ahead 4:36
- 5 Miss Sun 5:32
- 6 Look What You've Done to Me 5:19
- 7 Heart of Mine 4:13
- 8 Some Change 6:12
- 9 Sierra 5:22
- 10 As the Years Go Passing By 4:45
- 11 It All Went Down the Drain 5:34
- 12 Miss Riddle 6:28
- 13 I Just Go 4:49
- 14 Thanks to You 6:01
- 15 Gone Baby Gone 3:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
If That's What It Takes
Michael McDonald
Shares a polished blend of rock and soul with intimate storytelling and smooth vocal delivery.
Voices
Hall & Oates
Features a similar fusion of rock and soul, characterized by catchy melodies and rich harmonies.
Aja
Steely Dan
Combines sophisticated arrangements with jazz-inflected rock, echoing the smooth vibe of Scaggs' work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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