While there was no official 2021-specific deluxe "rar" (archive) release for Bruce Hornsby and the Range's Scenes from the Southside , the album remains a staple of 80s piano-driven rock and is widely available in various formats. Originally released in 1988 as the band's sophomore effort, it features the hit single "" and the notable track " The Show Goes On ," which has seen a resurgence in popularity after being featured in the series The Bear . Album Overview & Availability
: Along with The Range (George Marinelli, Joe Puerta, and John Molo), the album features Huey Lewis on harmonica for the track "Defenders of the Flag". Scenes From The Southside – Tom Lancing - The Daily Vault While there was no official 2021-specific deluxe "rar"
Listening to the 2021 RAR edition is like wiping fog off a window. The original 1988 pressing was muddy; the CD was thin. This version has weight . Scenes From The Southside – Tom Lancing -
Yes, the Huey Lewis cover. But Hornsby wrote it. The 2021 RAR reveals the subtle syncopation between Molo’s drums and Hornsby’s left hand. Previously buried in the mix, the accordion track (played by Hornsby) now sits perfectly in the stereo field. Yes, the Huey Lewis cover
In an era of AI-generated playlists and lossy streaming, the is an act of archaeological preservation. Hornsby has always been an outlier: too cerebral for pop, too rocking for jazz, too twangy for new wave.
: The album features the original Range lineup: Bruce Hornsby (vocals/piano/accordion), George Marinelli and Peter Harris (guitars), Joe Puerta (bass), and John Molo (drums) .