On this day August 30 1988, Other Roads by Boz Scaggs was released in Canada on both CD and vinyl. This marked the official return of Scaggs after an eight year recording break, following the success of his 1980 album Middle Man. The album blended adult contemporary, soft rock, and polished soul with a sleek studio sound.
Other Roads featured top tier musicianship from session legends like Jeff Porcaro and David Paich, delivering standout tracks such as Heart of Mine and Cool Running. Scaggs' smooth vocals and lyrical style felt tailor made for late 80s radio, and the album quickly found its place on adult contemporary playlists.
The Canadian release was among the earliest international editions, showcasing Columbia's investment in Scaggs' comeback as a global event. The album was distributed across major retailers on both compact disc and vinyl formats.
80s insight: The Canadian edition of Other Roads hit store shelves at a time when CD sales were on the rise and adult contemporary artists were thriving. Boz Scaggs returned with just the right sound for the moment.
Other Roads featured top tier musicianship from session legends like Jeff Porcaro and David Paich, delivering standout tracks such as Heart of Mine and Cool Running. Scaggs' smooth vocals and lyrical style felt tailor made for late 80s radio, and the album quickly found its place on adult contemporary playlists.
The Canadian release was among the earliest international editions, showcasing Columbia's investment in Scaggs' comeback as a global event. The album was distributed across major retailers on both compact disc and vinyl formats.
80s insight: The Canadian edition of Other Roads hit store shelves at a time when CD sales were on the rise and adult contemporary artists were thriving. Boz Scaggs returned with just the right sound for the moment.
