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Out of the Blues (album)

by Boz Scaggs

Released: July 27, 2018

Blues, rock, rhythm and blues

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The album features Scaggs' own compositions alongside selected works by his friends and impressionable influences, including a couple of tunes from his friend Jack "Applejack" Walroth, a Neil Young "On The Beach" update, and a sterling Scaggs/Walroth co-write, "I've Just Got To Know." With its blend of vintage grit and superb songwriting, "Out of the Blues" offers a compelling portrait of an artist continuing to mine the very essence of American roots music while maintaining a distinctive voice of his own. "Out of the Blues" is the 19th studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs, which was released in 2018. This album was the third and final edition of his 'roots' trilogy, preceded by "Memphis" (2013) and "A Fool to Care" (2015), both of which represented Scaggs's return to the studio to conjure music magic from his past.

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The album, consisting of a mixture of vintage…

The album, consisting of a mixture of vintage tunes and original tracks, showcases Scaggs' charismatic storytelling and soulful delivery.

"Out of the Blues" reflects Scaggs’ passion for…

"Out of the Blues" reflects Scaggs’ passion for R&B, soul, Americana, and early rock 'n' roll music.

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Essential Tracks

I've Just Got To Know

On The Beach

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Reception

Achieving critical acclaim upon its release, the album highlights Scaggs' notable contribution to American music for over 50 years.

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The Complete Album Story

"Out of the Blues" is the 19th studio album by American singer-songwriter Boz Scaggs, which was released in 2018. The album, consisting of a mixture of vintage tunes and original tracks, showcases Scaggs' charismatic storytelling and soulful delivery. This album was the third and final edition of his 'roots' trilogy, preceded by "Memphis" (2013) and "A Fool to Care" (2015), both of which represented Scaggs's return to the studio to conjure music magic from his past.

"Out of the Blues" reflects Scaggs’ passion for R&B, soul, Americana, and early rock 'n' roll music. The album features Scaggs' own compositions alongside selected works by his friends and impressionable influences, including a couple of tunes from his friend Jack "Applejack" Walroth, a Neil Young "On The Beach" update, and a sterling Scaggs/Walroth co-write, "I've Just Got To Know."

With its blend of vintage grit and superb songwriting, "Out of the Blues" offers a compelling portrait of an artist continuing to mine the very essence of American roots music while maintaining a distinctive voice of his own. Achieving critical acclaim upon its release, the album highlights Scaggs' notable contribution to American music for over 50 years.