It has become a bit of a cliché: Aging rocker rummages through decades of demos, acoustic tracks, original recordings, bootlegs, tablescraps, and cancelled checks to put on a sort of garage sale of wares for (with any luck) mass consumption. Most likely it’s only the die-hards and completists who take notice, but then that’s the point, isn’t it? Fans of the Who and Pete Townshend’s solo career have a delicious new two-disc set to add to their collection. Scooped features hand-picked recordings, showcasing oddities and outtakes from his phenomenal career, including solo versions of such classics as “Pinball Wizard,” “Substitute,” and “Behind Blue Eyes.” The discs span Townshend’s entire career and include insightful commentary from the man himself. Keep an eye out for yet another Who reunion tour this summer. Until then, hop in your magic bus and prime the engine with this rocket fuel.
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