Boz Scaggs – BOZ SCAGGS****

I’m Easy/I’ll Be Long Gone/Another Day (Another Letter)/Now You’re Gone/Finding Her/Look What I Got/Waiting For A Train/Loan Me A Dime/Sweet Release

Self titled debut solo album from the former Steve Miller guitarist Boz Scaggs. It would chart in 1974 at the start of a period in which he would enjoy appreciable commercial success. (US:171)

“I am a fan of early Boz Scaggs and do like this LP, though it is a bit schizophrenic: this has everything from country-blues (Waiting For A Train) to soul-rock (I'm Easy) to full-on blues (Loan Me A Dime), and while any track would sound good on the radio, throwing them all together on one recording makes for a bit of a jumble.”

“This album is a must for Boz fans. I believe this was his first solo effort after he split from The Steve Miller Band and one of his finest. Although Duane Allman is a featured guitarist, Boz sings the blues as only he can do.”

“Despite lacking commercial success, Duane Allman’s amazing guitar work, and the sensational backing from Muscle Shoals’ finest more than hinted at things to come. There was still some folkyness to his style here, but listening to what was developing is pure magic.”

“Boz Scaggs has written some good songs for this record and can this guy sing. The second side is built around a terrific track Loan Me A Dime, an extended blues piece which builds from the plaintive request to the brash and cooking fusion of the lead guitar amongst a chorus of horns and keyboards.”

“Don't know which I like best I'll Be Long Gone or Loan Me A Dime, but these aren't the only powerful songs on this album. This is Boz at his best, and with the Muscle Shoals horns and Duane Allman on guitar, it's not to be missed.” ,p. “The entire album is just so classy and well performed. Duane Allman and that fat horn section are completely solid. It is like the planets aligned just for a special moment. I especially like the version of I'll Be Long Gone which is sad, but sweet. Every track worthwhile. I can recommend this to all fans of early classic rock.”

“Absolutely essential LP for anyone into 60s/70s rock. This is the real thing. Great backing band, wicked songs and Boz singing his heart out.”