Bruce Hornsby & The Range - Scenes From The Southside (1988/2016) [Hi-Res]

„Scenes from the Southside“ is the second album by Bruce Hornsby and the Range. The single "The Valley Road" was Hornsby's third (and last) Top 10 U.S. hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100, and also his first number one on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart. It became his third chart-topper on the Billboard adult contemporary chart, following "The Way It Is" and "Mandolin Rain". Two other notable tracks on the record were "The Show Goes On", which was featured in Ron Howard's 1991 film Backdraft, and "Jacob's Ladder", which was written by Bruce and John Hornsby, but is most well known as being a number-one hit for Huey Lewis and the News in March 1987.

„Although many bands feel pressure to record the follow-up to a successful debut, Bruce Hornsby is a seasoned musician who is comfortable in his own skin. For the most part, he and his band stick to the same formula that brought them success with The Way It Is. In other words, Scenes From the Southside is another strong set of piano-based pop with catchy melodies. While the other musicians are able, they just fill out the sound -- this is Hornsby's gig. One of his greatest strengths is that, despite being an accomplished musician, he never shows off his chops at the expense of the song. The lyrics offer a slice of Americana; co-written with his brother, John Hornsby, the songs conjure up feelings of national pride ("Defenders of the Flag") as well as small-town nostalgia ("The Road Not Taken"). However the highlights of the album are the minor hits "Look out Any Window" and "The Valley Road," with their sprawling, grandiose arrangements that rank among his finest work. While not quite as consistent as their debut, Scenes From the Southside is one of Hornsby's best efforts and a must-own for fans.“ (Vik Iyengar, AMG)

Bruce Hornsby, vocals, piano, synthesizer, accordion
Peter Harris, guitar, mandolin
George Marinelli, guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
Joe Puerta, bass, backing vocals
John Molo, drums
Additional musicians:
Huey Lewis, harmonica
Jeff Gerson, percussion

Recored at A & M Recording Studios; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; Ignited Productions; Kingsound Studio; Rumbo Recorders
Engineered by Eddie King, Greg Bartheld, Jim Dineen, Julian Stoll, Neil Dorfsman, Rob Jacobs, Brian Scheuble
Produced by Neil Dorfsman, Bruce Hornsby

Digitally remastered