Living in the 20th Century — Steve Miller Band

A slick, high-fidelity blend of futuristic optimism and deep-rooted blues nostalgia.

Tracklist · 7 Tracks · 36m

Nobody but You Baby

4:05

Living in the 20th Century

3:08

Maelstrom

4:07

I Wanna Be Loved (but by Only You)

2:25

My Babe

2:54

Big Boss Man

2:37

Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby

2:52

Moments Worth Listening For

The massive, gated-reverb drum hit that opens the lead single

The jarring but smooth transition from high-tech synth-rock into traditional blues covers

The way the harmonica on 'Big Boss Man' is processed to sound like a digital keyboard

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