Status Quo – Aquostic Stripped Bare

Status Quo – Aquostic (Stripped Bare)

A fresh and revealing take on one of Britain's most enduring rock catalogues, Aquostic (Stripped Bare) sees Status Quo reimagining their greatest songs through acoustic arrangements, orchestral textures and richly layered instrumentation.

Released in 2014, the album strips away the band's trademark electric boogie-rock sound to showcase the strength of the songwriting beneath the hits. Familiar classics are transformed through acoustic guitars, strings and vocal harmonies, offering a new perspective on songs that have become staples of British rock.

From early favourites such as Pictures Of Matchstick Men and Paper Plane through to arena-rock anthems including Down Down, Rockin' All Over The World and Whatever You Want, the album demonstrates just how versatile and enduring the band's catalogue remains. Rather than simply unplugging the songs, Aquostic reinvents them, bringing warmth, depth and subtlety to some of Status Quo's best-loved recordings.

The result is both a celebration of the band's remarkable career and a reminder of the quality of the songwriting that helped make them one of the UK's most successful rock acts.

A must-have for Status Quo fans and an excellent introduction for listeners discovering the band through a different lens.

Tracklist

1. Pictures Of Matchstick Men
2. Down The Dustpipe
3. Nanana
4. Paper Plane
5. All The Reasons
6. Reason For Living
7. And It's Better Now
8. Caroline
9. Softer Ride
10. Claudie
11. Break The Rules
12. Down Down
13. Mystery Song
14. Little Lady
15. Rain
16. Rockin' All Over The World
17. Again And Again
18. Whatever You Want
19. What You're Proposing
20. Rock 'N' Roll
21. Don't Drive My Car
22. Marguerita Time
23. Burning Bridges
24. Rock 'Til You Drop