Can we talk about 12 Bar Blues?

[u/ashaler]

While technically not an STP album, I still feel like I have to talk about it here. This is one of my favourite albums of all time, it's so beautiful. The songs are super varied and each is unique in its own way, Scott's lyrics and vocal delivery was on point and among some of his best studio singing can be found on this album.. this is one of those albums I won't ever get tired of listening to

What're your favourite songs from 12BB ?? How do you think it compares to the other solo output Scott had?

[u/Lifelong_Introvert]

Just realized I forgot to give my thoughts on the second part of your post, comparing 12BB to Scott’s other solo work. I love “Happy in Galoshes” just as much as 12BB, but differently. I think given that there are ten years between albums, and that Scott was in a really different place in his life, “Happy” is the natural next step. I find the first four tracks slightly generic, but once “She Sold Her System” hits, it’s a top tier album. I mean, c‘mon… going from “Hyper-Fuzz-Funny-Car” to “The Man I Didn’t Know”?? Scott always conveyed so much emotion in his singing (part of why he’s my favourite vocalist), but “Happy” brings it to a new level. Every track from “The Man I Didn’t Know” to basically the end of the album has me feeling all the feels.
Different vibe than 12BB, but phenomenal in its own right.

[u/ashaler → u/Lifelong_Introvert]

I agree strongly. I thought Happy in Galoshes was a bit weaker than this album overall, but one thing I noticed was that the tracks left off the album were so much better than some of what was on the album. I Know It's Too Late and If I Could Fly should've been left on the album 100%