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Memphis

by Boz Scaggs

Released: March 05, 2013

Rock, blues rock, soft rock, jazz rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Memphis" is the seventeenth studio album by Boz Scaggs, an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of rock, blues, and soul. Released on March 5, 2013, by 429 Records, it marked Scaggs's return to solo recording after a five-year hiatus since his previous album, "Speak Low" in 2008. "Memphis" showcases Scaggs's soulful vocals and features a selection of tracks influenced by Memphis blues and R&B, capturing a nostalgic yet contemporary sound.

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The album debuted impressively on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at No. 17, and by March 2015, it had sold 90,000 copies in the United States.

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"Memphis" is the seventeenth studio album by Boz Scaggs, an American singer-songwriter known for his blend of rock, blues, and soul. Released on March 5, 2013, by 429 Records, it marked Scaggs's return to solo recording after a five-year hiatus since his previous album, "Speak Low" in 2008. The album debuted impressively on the Billboard 200 chart, peaking at No. 17, and by March 2015, it had sold 90,000 copies in the United States. "Memphis" showcases Scaggs's soulful vocals and features a selection of tracks influenced by Memphis blues and R&B, capturing a nostalgic yet contemporary sound.