Friends make a pact to listen and discuss every album from the Robert Dimery book, 1001 Albums you must hear before you die. This isn't a show. It's a document. Each episode has a brief background , music clips, and is recorded in a basement tiki bar so we can make fun of ourselves in ten years.
633 Dwight Yoakam - Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room
In June of 1988, Dwight Yoakam released his third studio album.
Recorded in Hollywood, the record features Yoakam's signature blend of traditional country roots with a modern twist.
With hits like "I Sang Dixie" and "I Got You," Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room solidified Yoakam's place as a standout in the genre.
Let's talk Dwight Yoakam, Buenas Noches From a Lonely Room!
26.2.2024 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
632 The Sugarcubes - Life's Too Good
In April 1988 the Sugarcubes released their debut studio album.
This Icelandic alternative rock band recorded the album in Reykjavík, capturing their unique blend of post-punk and avant-garde pop. Featuring the enchanting vocals of lead singer Björk, the album garnered international acclaim for its energetic performances and eclectic sound.
Let's talk Sugarcubes, Life's Too Good!
22.2.2024 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
631 Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation
In the year 18th October 1988, Sonic Youth released their fifth studio album.
Recorded in New York City, this experimental rock masterpiece showcases the band's signature blend of noise and melody, capturing the turbulent spirit of the late 1980s underground music scene. With tracks like "Teen Age Riot" and "Candle," Sonic Youth pushed the boundaries of alternative rock and solidified their status as pioneers of the genre.
Let's talk Sonic Youth, Daydream Nation!
19.2.2024 • 48 Protokoll, 55 Sekunden
630 Morrissey - Viva Hate
630 Morrissey - Viva Hate
15.2.2024 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
629 American Music Club - California
629 American Music Club - California
12.2.2024 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
628 KD Lang - Shadowland
628 KD Lang - Shadowland
8.2.2024 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
627 Dagmar Krause - Tank Battles
627 Dagmar Krause - Tank Battles
5.2.2024 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
626 Dinosaur Jr. - Bug
626 Dinosaur Jr. - Bug
1.2.2024 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
625 Metallica - ...And Justice for All
625 Metallica - ...And Justice for All
29.1.2024 • 36 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
624 Pixies - Surfer Rosa
624 Pixies - Surfer Rosa
25.1.2024 • 37 Protokoll, 19 Sekunden
623 My Bloody Valentine - Isn't Anything
In November of 1988 My Bloody Valentine released their debut studio album.
Shoegazing has arrived.
Lets talk My Bloody Valentine, Isn’t Anything!
22.1.2024 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
622 Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
622 Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
18.1.2024 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
621 Cowboy Junkies - The Trinity Session
In November of 1988 Cowboy Junkies released their 2nd studio album.
Recorded live in it’s entirety over one day at Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity, using a Betamax video cassette deck and a single microphone.
Let’s talk Cowboy Junkies, The Trinity Session!
15.1.2024 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
620 The Go-Betweens - 16 Lovers Lane
In August of 1988 The Go-Betweens released their 6th studio album.
Though many in the band hated the pre-production process (and each other), the final results are impeccable; ten delightful pop classics by one of Australia's finest musical acts.
Lets talk The Go-Betweens. 16 Lovers Lane!
11.1.2024 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
619 Happy Mondays - Bummed
In November of 1988 Happy Mondays released their second studio album.
This is the sound of ecstasy colliding with a very depressed Martin Hannett.
Lets talk Happy Mondays, Bummed!
8.1.2024 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
618 R.E.M. - Green
618 R.E.M. - Green
4.1.2024 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
617 Mudhoney - Superfuzz Bigmuff
617 Mudhoney - Superfuzz Bigmuff
1.1.2024 • 39 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
616 Living Colour - Vivid
616 Living Colour - Vivid
28.12.2023 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
615 Everything but the Girl - Idlewild
In February of 1988 Everything but the Girl released their 4th studio album.
Tracey Thorn:
"I am writing songs, though; lyrics that are more like short stories than pop lyrics. Perhaps they ought to be short stories. They don’t really have choruses. Maybe I’m just not very good at choruses. Ben is experimenting with synths and keyboards. He buys a drum machine and starts getting into the finer details of how to programme it. I don’t know how to operate the drum machine, or how to turn the synths on, and I’m not bothered enough to learn. There is some disagreement about what our next record should sound like. We keep changing our minds. I still write all my songs on a guitar or at the piano, and so when I play them they sound a bit like my songs have always sounded. But Ben is writing songs with a more modern sound, using his new synths and the drum machine, and I like these too. We veer between these two possible extremes before making a record, Idlewild, which incorporates a bit of both. Maybe it’s another ‘bizarre hybrid’"
Lets talk Everything but the Girl, Idlewild!
25.12.2023 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
614 Fishbone - Truth and Soul
In September of 1988 Fishbone released their 2nd studio album.
A record that opens with Curtis Mayfield cover is a BOLD choice that can only go one of two ways; These punk/ska/funk/soul/hard rock/heavy metal maniacs managed to do it right.
Let talk Fishbone, Truth and Soul!
21.12.2023 • 32 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
613 The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
613 The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues
18.12.2023 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
612 Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man
612 Leonard Cohen - I'm Your Man
14.12.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
611 The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God
611 The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God
11.12.2023 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
610 Terence Trent D'Arby - Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby
In July of 1987 Terence Trent D'Arby released his debut studio album.
Darly Easlea: "a soundtrack to the turning point when the 80s turned from austerity to prosperity. It's as central to that decade as the much-seen image of the city trader waving his wad of banknotes to the camera. It remains one big, infectiously glorious record."
Lets talk Terence Trent D'Arby, Introducing the Hardline!
7.12.2023 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
609 U2 - The Joshua Tree
In March of 1987 U2 released their 5th studio album.
It is one of the best selling albums of all time, and is included in many a critic's best albums of al time.
Lets talk U2, The Joshua Tree!
4.12.2023 • 43 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
608 Pet Shop Boys - Actually
In September of 1987 Pet Shop Boys released their Sophomore studio album.
A loose critique on Thatcherism, the album was written in response to that harpy’s perceived re-election.
It has appeared on a number of “must listen” lists and deservedly so.
Let’s talk Pet Shop Boys, Actually!
30.11.2023 • 0
607 Michael Jackson - Bad
607 Michael Jackson - Bad
27.11.2023 • 38 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
606 The Triffids - Calenture
606 The Triffids - Calenture
23.11.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
605 Sonic Youth - Sister
In June of 1987 Sonic Youth released their 4th studio album.
The band continues their transition from No Wave to more traditional song structures but not ones to shy away from the avant-garde, the album is a loose concept record, the title itself is a reference to author Philip K. Dick's fraternal twin who died shortly after birth, and who's spirit haunted Dick for the rest of his days.
Lets talk Sonic Youth, Sister!
20.11.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
604 Napalm Death - Scum
604 Napalm Death - Scum
16.11.2023 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
603 Laibach - Opus Dei
603 Laibach - Opus Dei
13.11.2023 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
602 Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Shaka Zulu
In 1987 Ladysmith Black Mambazo released their 25th album.
Following their work on Paul Simon’s Graceland, the group found themselves riding a much deserved wave of hype.
This time with Simon producing, the band got their first international hit and won themselves a Grammy in the process.
Lets talk Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Shaka Zulu!
9.11.2023 • 26 Protokoll
601 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Darklands
In August of 1987, The Jesus and Mary Chain released their second studio album.
It was the first one to feature drum machines, on account of their original drummer leaving the band to front Primal Scream.
The album would peak at number five on the British charts, making it their best sales preforming record to date.
Lets talk The Jesus and Mary Chain, Darklands!
6.11.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
600 Guns N Roses - Appetite for Destruction
600 Guns N Roses - Appetite for Destruction
2.11.2023 • 42 Protokoll, 2 Sekunden
599 The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come
599 The Smiths - Strangeways, Here We Come
30.10.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
598 Astor Piazzolla & Gary Burton - The New Tango
In July of 1986 Astor Piazzolla (featuring Gary Burton) recorded a live concert at the Montreux Festival.
Written and composed by Piazzolla over a 40 year period (with some arrangements specifically made for Burton), this document of virtuosity is absolutely astonishing.
Lets talk Astor Piazzola & Gary Burton, The New Tango!
26.10.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
597 Butthole Surfers - Locust Abortion Technician
In the year 1987 Butthole Surfers released their third studio album.
Sick and tired of being on the road and broke, the band opted to purchase an Ampex 8 track tape machine, two microphones, and recorded the entire album themselves in a two bedroom apartment they were renting in Winterville, GA.
The limitations of the technology mixed with the freedom to record whenever they felt like (in between bong rips and massive doses of hallucinogens) made for one of the most influential and disturbing albums of the 80s.
Lets talk Butthole Surfers, Locust Abortion Technician!
23.10.2023 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
596 Hüsker Dü - Warehouse Songs and Stories
In January of 1987 Hüsker Dü released their 6th & final album.
Let's talk Hüsker Dü, Warehouse Songs and Stories!
19.10.2023 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
595 George Michael - Faith
595 George Michael - Faith
16.10.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
594 Sisters of Mercy - Floodland
In November of 1987 Sisters of Mercy released their 2nd Studio album.
This is the record that launched a thousand capes.
Let’s talk Sisters of Mercy, Floodland!
12.10.2023 • 28 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
593 Depeche Mode - Music for the Masses
In September of 1987 Depeche Mode released their 6th studio album.
Considered by many a fan and critic to be one of their finer outings, the subsequent tour would also bequeath us the fine tour documentary, 101.
Lets talk Depeche Mode, Music for the Masses!
9.10.2023 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
592 The Cult - Electric
592 The Cult - Electric
5.10.2023 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
591 Prince - Sign 'O' the Times
591 Prince - Sign 'O' the Times
2.10.2023 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
590 R.E.M. - Document
590 R.E.M. - Document
28.9.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 11 Sekunden
589 Def Leppard - Hysteria
In August of 1987 Def Leppard released their fourth studio album.
Produced by Mutt Lange over the course of three years, the record became an unstoppable glam pop juggernaut, spawning 7 singles, and selling over 12,000,000 copies stateside.
It rules!
Lets talk Def Leppard, Hysteria!
25.9.2023 • 41 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
588 Dolly Parton Linda Ronstadt Emmylou Harris - Trio
In March of 1987 a who's who of country stars featuring Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt released their first collaboration.
It received all the accolades, was nominated for a ton of awards, won a few of them, and is just a delight for the ears.
Let's talk Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, & Emmylou Harris, Trio!
21.9.2023 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
587 Dinosaur Jr. -You're Living All Over Me
In December of 1987 Dinosaur Jr. released their second studio album.
Hailed by critics and bands alike as a landmark record in the burgeoning indie/alternative genre, inspiring both Nirvana and My Bloody Valentine and showing the punks that guitar solos are still cool.
Lets talk Dinosaur Jr., You're Living All Over Me!
18.9.2023 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
586 Anthrax - Among the Living
586 Anthrax - Among the Living
14.9.2023 • 36 Protokoll, 15 Sekunden
585 Peter Gabriel - So
In May of 1986 Peter Gabriel released his fifth studio album.
An inescapable juggernaut of a record, it brought the underground musical genius into the mainstream and is considered by more than a handful of critics to be his best output.
Let’s talk Peter Gabriel, So!
11.9.2023 • 34 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
584 The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
584 The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
7.9.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
583 Anita Baker - Rapture
583 Anita Baker - Rapture
4.9.2023 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
582 Bad Brains - I Against
582 Bad Brains - I Against
31.8.2023 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
581 Steve Earle - Guitar Town
In March of 1986 Steve Earle released his debut studio album.
It rules.
Let’s talk Steve Earle, Guitar Town!
28.8.2023 • 26 Protokoll
580 XTC - Skylarking
In October of 1986 XTC released their 9th studio album.
With known studio imp Todd Rundgren called for in to produce and the subsequent clashing of egos that took place, the results are nothing short of sublime.
Let’s talk XTC, Skylarking!
24.8.2023 • 40 Protokoll
579 Run DMC - Raising Hell
In May of 1986 Run DMC released their 3rd studio album.
It is literally the greatest rap/rock album ever made.
Lets talk Run DMC, Raising Hell!
22.8.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
578 Paul Simon - Graceland
In August of 1986 Paul Simon released is seventh solo studio album.
Following the commercial flop that was Hearts & Bones and his recent divorce from Carrie Fisher, Paul found himself in a deep depression.
A bootleg cassette of South African street music got him excited about music again and the rest is history.
Let’s talk Paul Simon, Graceland!
17.8.2023 • 38 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
577 Throwing Muses - Throwing Muses
In September of 1986 Throwing Muses released their debut album.
It was the first record by and American group to be released on the British 4AD Label (paving the way for The Pixies just a few years later).
Allmusic review:
"A startling collision of punk energy, folky melodicism, and Kristin Hersh's mercurial voice and lyrics...puts the work of most self-consciously 'tortured' artists to shame."
Lets talk Throwing Muses, Throwing Muses!
14.8.2023 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
576 Slayer - Reign in Blood
In October of 1986 Slayer released their 3rd studio album.
The first of their albums to be produced by Rick Rubin (who’s production made the music palatable to the non-initiated), the record is a sonic assault that cannot be denied.
Hail Satan & lets talk Slayer, Reign In Blood!
10.8.2023 • 36 Protokoll
575 Sonic Youth - EVOL
In May of 1986 Sonic Youth released their 3rd full length studio album.
It was their first on SST and the first to include new drummer, Steve Shelley. The album marks where the band introduced pop elements to their cacophonous racket.
Lets talk Sonic Youth, EVOL!
7.8.2023 • 31 Protokoll, 20 Sekunden
574 Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet
574 Bon Jovi - Slippery When Wet
3.8.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
573 Megadeth - Peace Sells... but who's Buying
573 Megadeth - Peace Sells... but who's Buying
31.7.2023 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
572 Talk Talk - The Colour of Spring
In February of 1986, Talk Talk released their 3rd studio album.
The album represents the cutoff of their earlier synth pop roots and the movement to more improvised works.
It was their highest charting non-compilation release, peaking at number 8 in the UK and stayed their for 21 weeks.
Let's talk Talk Talk, The Colour of Spring!
27.7.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
571 Billy Bragg - Talking With the Taxman About Poetry
In September of 1986 Billy Bragg released his 3rd studio album.
Its beautiful, it is very of its time and sadly still, ours.
Let's talk Billy Bragg, Talking with the Taxman About Poetry!
24.7.2023 • 40 Protokoll, 16 Sekunden
570 Nanci Griffith - The Last of the True Believers
570 Nanci Griffith - The Last of the True Believers
20.7.2023 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
569 The The - Infected
569 The The - Infected
17.7.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
568 Metallica - Master of Puppets
In March of 1986 Metallica released their 3rd studio album.
With no radio play whatsoever, Thrash has hit the mainstream.
Let's talk Metallica, Master of Puppets!
13.7.2023 • 38 Protokoll, 36 Sekunden
567 Beastie Boy - Licensed to Ill
In November of 1986 the Beastie Boys released their debut album.
It's the shot heard round the world.
In one fell swoop, three Jewish teenagers and their producer kicked the proverbial doors in to the suburban market and took hip hop to the masses; changing our shared musical landscape, forever.
Lets talk Beastie Boys, Licensed to Ill!
10.7.2023 • 39 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
566 Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock
In December of 1986 Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force released a collection of singles.
The song "Planet Rock" was one of the earliest hits of the hip hop music genre, remains one of its pioneering recordings & was ranked by Rolling Stone magazine at #240 on its list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Lets talk Afrika Bambaataa and the Soul Sonic Force, Planet Rock!
6.7.2023 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
565 Elvis Costello - Blood and Chocolate
In September of 1986 Elvis Costello released his 11th studio album.
The man doesn't know how to write bad songs.
Let's talk Elvis Costello, Blood & Chocolate!
3.7.2023 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
564 Scritti Politti - Cupid & Psyche 85
In June of 1985 Scritti Politti released their second studio album.
To this day it remains the band’s best selling album, peaking at number five on the UK charts and spawning three top 20 hits in the UK.
Let’s talk Scritti Politti, Cupid & Psyche!
29.6.2023 • 38 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
563 Dexy's Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
563 Dexy's Midnight Runners - Don't Stand Me Down
26.6.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
562 Simply Red - Picture Book
In October of 1985 Simply Red released their debut album.
It would go on to dominate the charts worldwide, achieving platinum sales status in six countries.
Let’s talk Simply Red, Picture Book!
22.6.2023 • 26 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
561 New Order - Low-Life
In May of 1985 New Order released their 3rd studio album.
Scholars maintain that the record solidified the band’s divorce from post punk and their full embrace of dance rock.
Lets talk New Order, Low - Life!
19.6.2023 • 24 Protokoll
560 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
560 The Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy
15.6.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
559 Tom Waits - Rain Dogs
559 Tom Waits - Rain Dogs
12.6.2023 • 34 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
558 The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
558 The Smiths - Meat Is Murder
8.6.2023 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
557 Kate Bush - Hounds of Love
I'll make a deal with God
5.6.2023 • 39 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
556 The Pogues - Rum Sodomy and the Lash
In August of 1985 The Pogues released their sophomore album.
It was produced by Elvis Costello and recorded at Elephant Studios in Wapping, London. Of the recording process itself, Costello had this to say:
"I saw my task was to capture them in their dilapidated glory before some more professional producer fucked them up."
Let's talk The Pogues, Rum Sodomy and the Lash!
1.6.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
555 Suzanne Vega - Suzanne Vega
In May of 1985 Suzanne Vega released her debut album.
Gary Kenton:
"Vega can get a bit pretentious, but what singer-songwriter worth a damn doesn't? Its the price you pay for taking risks. Suzanne Vega is a flattering and very substantial introduction."
Let’s talk Suzanne Vega, Suzanne Vega!
29.5.2023 • 28 Protokoll
554 Big Black - Atomizer
In January of 1986 Big Black released their debut album.
A shot across the bow for what was considered extreme music at the time, the record is an all out aural assault.
Chicago industrial has arrived.
Let’s talk Big Black, Atomizer!
25.5.2023 • 38 Protokoll
553 The Mekons - Fear and Whiskey
In 1985 The Mekons released their 4th studio album.
Robert Christgau:
"Just when I never wanted to hear a roots-rock record again, along come these British anarchists with a sort of concept album sort of about life during wartime. The Americans are clearing a sector down south, but that doesn't stop the good guys from playing their anarchic country-rock and doing their anarchic Morris stomp and fucking up their anarchic love lives and drinking to keep from shitting their pants and rolling down a highway that may finally be lost for real. Yes, amateurism is still a sentimental fallacy, and if you want to know why it's such a powerful one, listen up."
Lets talk The Mekons, Fear and Whiskey!
22.5.2023 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
552 Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen
In June of 1985 Prefab Sprout released their second studio album.
Produced by Thomas Dolby (Booker T. Boffin for those in the know), the album has been praised by critics as a "shimmering jazz-pop masterpiece" that is "buttressed by a phenomenal rhythm section and fairy-dusted with Wendy Smith's breathy harmonies".
Let's talk Prefab Sprout, Steve McQueen!
Editor's note: This is the last of episode of the batch with audio issues, recommended playback at 1.5x, apologies.
18.5.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
551 Dire Straits - Brothers in Arms
*quick editor's note: we've still got mixer gremlin issues for these next two episodes, recommend playing at 1.5x speed, sorry for the inconvenience.
In May of 1985 Dire Straits released their 5th studio album.
Though initially spanned by critics upon its release, album would go on to be their biggest selling, spawning five singles, spending ten consecutive weeks at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, Nine weeks at #1 on the US Billboard 200, thirty four weeks on top of the Australian Albums Chart, and would go on to be certified a staggering 9x Platinum selling status in the USA alone, making it one of the top selling records of all time; but is it any good?
Let's talk Dire Straits, Brothers in Arms!
15.5.2023 • 41 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
550 Tears for Fears - Songs From the Big Chair
In February of 1985 Tears for Fears released their second studio album.
The record is a pop masterpiece that spawned six singles, and would go on to achieve multiple times platinum sales on both sides of the Atlantic.
Let's talk Tears for Fears, Songs From the Big Chair!
11.5.2023 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
549 A-Ha - Hunting High and Low
In October of 1985 A-Ha released their debut studio album.
The album launched the band into superstardom, spawned five singles, won accolades for their innovative music video for Take On Me.
Let's talk A-Ha, Hunting High and Low!
8.5.2023 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
548 Abdullah Ibrahim - Water From an Ancient Well
Let's talk Abdullah Ibramin, Water From an Ancient Well!
4.5.2023 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
547 The Fall - This Nation's Saving Grace
In September of 1985 The Fall released their 8th studio album.
Recorded between June & July of the same year, it is widely considered to be one of the band's finest outings.
Let's talk The Fall, This Nation's Saving Grace!
1.5.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
546 Bruce Springsteen - Born in the U.S.A
In June of 1984 Bruce Springsteen released his 7th studio album.
The follow up his subdued and minimal master piece, Nebraska, Springsteen opted for the bombast of his earlier works and in the process created one of the best, best selling records of all time.
Let’s talk Bruce Springsteen, Born in the USA!
27.4.2023 • 45 Protokoll
545 Youssou N'dour - Immigres
545 Youssou N'dour - Immigres
24.4.2023 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
544 Lloyd Cole and the Commotions - Rattlesnakes
In October of 1984 Lloyd Cole and the Commotions released their debut album.
Written at Glasgow Golf Club (where Lloyd's father was Club Master) and recorded at The Garden studio in Shoreditch, the record is a concept of sorts about what people do when they are in love.
Lets talk Lloyd Cole and the Commotions, Rattlesnakes!
20.4.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
543 Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime
In July of 1984 the Minutemen released their third album.
Named in reaction to the Sammy Hagar anthem, "I Can't Drive 55", the double album spans 45 songs in just 81 minutes.
"Our band could be your life
Real names'd be proof
Me and Mike Watt, we played for years
Punk Rock changed our lives"
Let's talk Minutemen, Double Nickels on the Dime!
17.4.2023 • 47 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
542 Echo and the Bunnymen - Ocean Rain
In May of 1984 Echo & the Bunnymen released their 4th studio album.
Written in 1983 and almost entirely recorded in Paris using a 35 piece orchestra, the record received mixed reviews upon it's release due in apart to it's seemingly abandoning the rock roots of prior recordings.
Let's talk Echo & the Bunnymen, Ocean Rain!
13.4.2023 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
541 Tina Turner - Private Dancer
In May of 1984 Tina Turner released her 5th studio album.
After being dropped from United five years earlier due to the poor reception of her album Love Explosion, A&R rep John Carter of Capitol Records spearheaded Tina's comeback.
Setting her R&B pedigree aside, the album tracks gracefully maneuver between uptempo pop, full on ballads, and smatterings of jazz and soul.
The results?
Seven singles, 5x platinum sales stateside, four Grammy Awards including Record of The Year, Best Female Pop Performance & Best Female Rock Performance, and the career resurrection of one of the finest performers to ever grace a stage.
Let's talk Tina Turner, Private Dancer!
10.4.2023 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
540 The Style Council - Café Bleu
In March of 1984 The Style Council released their official debut album.
Meandering through whatever genre’s they deemed fit, the band created a real hodgepodge production that showed off just how much more Paul Weller and co. had to offer than rock n roll.
Let’s talk The Style Council, Café Bleu!
6.4.2023 • 32 Protokoll
539 The Replacements - Let It Be
In October of 1982 The Replacements released their third studio album.
It is rightfully considered one of the greatest albums ever made and a reminder of what could have been if the band had ever managed to get their act together.
Lets shoot for the middle and talk The Replacements, Let It Be!
3.4.2023 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
538 Prince - Purple Rain
In June of 1984 Prince released his 6th studio album.
This time around The Revolution not only got credit on the album but actually played their instruments.
It is the most commercially successful record he would ever make, spawning five singles and selling over 25,000,000 copies worldwide.
Let’s talk Prince, Purple Rain!
30.3.2023 • 44 Protokoll
537 Van Halen - 1984
In January of 1984 Van Halen released their 6th studio album.
Though some in the band disagreed, Eddie Van Halen's decision to throw off the shackles of pure guitar rock and embrace the synthesizer as a lead instrument proved to be both a bold and wise move, as it would get them to the top of the Billboard Singles Charts and eventually go on to sell over ten million copies.
Though it would be their last with Diamond Dave on vocals, it would prove to be the best output they would ever produce.
Let's talk Van Halen, 1984!
27.3.2023 • 30 Protokoll
536 Minor Threat - Out of Step
In April of 1983 Minor Threat released their only studio album.
Clocking in just north of twenty one minutes over the course of nine tracks, the album is a blisteringly fast DC hardcore assault with some surprising pop hooks peppered in.
It is single-handedly responsibly for the straight edge movement, which in turn makes it responsible for that time I (Rob) got kicked in the head for smoking a cigarette at an Avail show fourteen years post the record's release (A story I would have told had I been on this episode).
Let's talk Minor Threat, Out of Step!
23.3.2023 • 42 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
535 Cocteau Twins - Treasure
In November of 1984 Cocteau Twins released their 3rd studio album.
Recorded in August and September of the same year, the record is a departure from their post punk roots and is one of the finest dream pop records ever pressed to wax.
Let's talk Cocteau Twins, Treasure!
20.3.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
534 Sade - Diamond Life
In July of 1984 Sade released their debut album.
Recorded over six weeks at Power Plant Studios with Robin Millar helming the board, the record would go on to spawn four singles, win Best British Album at the Brit Awards, and sell over ten million copies, making it the best selling album by a British female vocalist for twenty four years.
Let's talk Sade, Diamond Life!
16.3.2023 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
533 Run DMC - Run DMC
In March of 1984 Run DMC released their debut album.
Breaking down the genre to it's bare bones, the group opted to keep the beats tighter and rhymes harder than anyone had done yet.
The results? The first rap album to hit gold status, the creation of the rap/rock genre, and the opening salvo of hip hop's rise to cultural dominance.
Let's talk Run DMC, Run DMC!
13.3.2023 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
532 Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Welcome to the Pleasuredome
In October of 1984 Frankie Goes to Hollywood released their debut studio album.
Spanning four sides, and with producer Trevor Horn flexing complete control over the final product, the album is a testament to 80s excess.
Let’s talk Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Welcome to The Pleasure Dome!
9.3.2023 • 36 Protokoll
531 Culture Club - Colour by Numbers
In October of 1983 Culture Club released their second studio album.
Preceded by their smash hit Karma Chameleon, the record would go on to sell over ten million copies worldwide and became a touchstone of 80s pop music.
Let’s talk Culture Club, Colour by Numbers!
6.3.2023 • 30 Protokoll
530 Meat Puppets - Meat Puppets II
In April of 1984 Meat Puppets released their second studio album.
Gone are the hardcore roots of the band, opting to embrace their love of psych, country, and just a touch of thrash.
The results? One of the finest recording of the 1980s and another feather in the cap of SST.
Let's talk Meat Puppets, Meat Puppets II!
2.3.2023 • 29 Protokoll, 59 Sekunden
529 The Police - Synchronicity
In June of 1983 The Police released their 5th and final studio album.
Recorded in just six weeks at Air Studios, the band recorded live in three separate rooms (“for social reasons”).
It would go on to be a worldwide smash hit and the final nail in their proverbial coffin.
Let’s talk The Police, Synchronicity!
27.2.2023 • 37 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
528 U2 - War
In February of 1983 U2 released their 3rd studio album.
It was the most overtly political musical statement to date by the band, with Sunday Bloody Sunday to this day being considered one of the best protest songs ever written.
The album would finally unseat Thriller from the number one spot on the UK charts and many tracks are still staples of their live show.
Lets talk U2, War!
23.2.2023 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
527 Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
In January of 1983 Eurythmics released their second studio album.
It became the record that broke them out on both sides of the pond.
Let’s talk Eurythmics, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)!
20.2.2023 • 31 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
526 ZZ Top - Eliminator
In late March of 1983 ZZ Top released their eighth studio album.
Every dang track is a stone cold classic and the album would go on to achieve diamond sales status.
But is it really a Billy Gibbons solo record in disguise?
Let's talk ZZ Top, Eliminator!
16.2.2023 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
525 Echo and the Bunnymen - Porcupine
In February of 1983 Echo and the Bunnymen released their 3rd studio album.
Though initially panned by critics the album would go on to be their best selling to date and eventually reach gold status in sales.
It's also maybe there best record?
Let's talk Echo and the Bunnymen, Porcupine!
13.2.2023 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
524 Paul Simon - Hearts and Bones
In November of 1983 Paul Simon released his 6th studio album.
Entering into his fourth decade, Paul found himself in a rut. His vanity movie project One-Trick Pony was a commercial flop, the reunion concert with former band mate showed just why they broke up in the first place, and his pending divorce from Carrie Fisher was an open wound.
What’s a sad middle aged man to do? Write a song about cars we guess?
Let’s talk Paul Simon, Hearts & Bones!
9.2.2023 • 24 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
523 Cyndi Lauper - She's So Unusual
In October of 1983 Cyndi Lauper released her debut album.
The album is a pop masterpiece and has gone on to sell over 16 million copies worldwide.
Let’s talk Cyndi Lauper, She’s So Unusual!
6.2.2023 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
522 Hanoi Rocks - Back to Mystery City
In May of 1983 Hanoi Rocks released their fourth studio album.
These Finnish street urchins w/ the help of ex-Mott The Hoople alum Dale Griffen and Peter Watts production, made Glam Metal a thing and inspired the Sunset Strip crowd to step up their game.
Let's talk Hanoi Rocks, Back to Mystery City!
2.2.2023 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
521 The Blue Nile - A Walk Across the Rooftops
In April of 1984 The Blue Nile released their debut album.
Linn Electronics had a conundrum, the hi-fi equipment they made was just too good to demo previously recorded artists. Their solution was to start a record label and give three art school kids studio time.
Let's talk The Blue Nile, A Walk Across the Rooftops!
30.1.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
520 Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones
In September of 1983 Tom Waits released his 8th studio album.
Gone are the days of piano balladry and thus begins the experimental Muppet phase of his storied career.
Let's talk Tom Waits, Swordfishtombones!
26.1.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
519 The The - Soul Mining
In October of 1983 The The released their debut album.
NME’s Don Johnson:
"In days when the pop song has been reduced to the reiteration of catch-phrases, Matt Johnson flexes a rare literary flair. More importantly he has the command of music's immense possibilities to carry them through without self-indulgence. Ignore this LP if you must, but you'll be ignoring one of the year's rare heart-stopping moments."
Lets talk The The, Soul Mining!
23.1.2023 • 34 Protokoll
518 R.E.M. - Murmur
In April of 1983 R.E.M. released their debut album.
It has been heralded as one of the finest records of the 80s and helped usher in the alternative and college radio sound.
Let's talk R.E.M., Murmur!
19.1.2023 • 40 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
517 Def Leppard - Pyromania
In January of 1983 Def Leppard released their 3rd studio album.
With engineering wizard Mutt Lange having complete control over the writing and recording, over the course of 10 grueling months in 1982 the band would create an otherworldly sounding record that set the high watermark for all hard rock to come.
Let's talk Def Leppard, Pyromania!
16.1.2023 • 57 Protokoll
516 Malcolm McLaren - Duck Rock
In May of 1983 British taste maker, Malcolm McLaren, released this album.
It is the very definition of cultural appropriation but incidentally maybe started a trend that eventually led to the west caring about apartheid?
Let's talk Malcolm McLaren, Duck Rock!
12.1.2023 • 30 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
515 Violent Femmes - Violent Femmes
In April of 1983 Violent Femmes released their debut album.
The record has been included on many a critics best of the 80s list and would go on to sell over a million copies.
The tunes aren't bad either.
Lets talk Violent Femmes, Violent Femmes!
9.1.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
514 Duran Duran - Rio
In the year of our lord, 1982, Duran Duran released their sophomore studio outing.
The album was not received well at all by critics of the day with NME saying it was "a sweet, lumpy pudding of a noise" and Record Mirror chiming in with, "thoroughly competent and yet bereft of the soul, passion and wit that makes a great record".
The passage of time has proven the teenyboppers right on this one, this album slaps.
Lets talk Duran Duran, Rio!
5.1.2023 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
513 Iron Maiden - The Number of the Beast
In March of 1982 Iron Maiden released their 3rd studio album.
With the drug abuse related ouster of singer Paul Di'Anno heralded the arrival of the angel voiced former Samson vocalist, Bruce Dickinson, to fill the void.
With his distinct "air raid" siren song added to Steve Harris's incredible compositions, the band made Heavy Metal a household name and became a worldwide phenomenon.
Let's talk Iron Maiden, The Number of the Beast!
2.1.2023 • 47 Protokoll, 55 Sekunden
512 Associates - Sulk
In May of 1982 Associates released their sophomore album.
The record peaked at #10 on the British charts and was named by Melody Maker as album of the year.
Let’s talk Associates, Sulk!
29.12.2022 • 26 Protokoll
511 Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska
In September of 1982 Bruce Springsteen released his 6th studio album.
Initially written as scratch tracks for the E Street Band and subsequently declined, The Boss eschewed the bombast of his past outings and after digging in his pockets for the only copy of the tape in existence released his most raw and intimate album to date.
Let’s talk Bruce Springsteen, Nebraska!
26.12.2022 • 37 Protokoll
510 Venom - Black Metal
In November of 1982 Venom changed the face of Heavy Metal, forever.
Let’s talk Venom, Black Metal!
22.12.2022 • 24 Protokoll, 40 Sekunden
509 The Birthday Party - Junkyard
In May of 1982 The Birthday Party released their 3rd studio album.
Inspired by Southern Gothic imagery, the record has been described as a “scuzzy masterpiece” and was No. 17 in the book, 100 Best Australian Albums.
Let’s talk The Birthday Party, Junkyard!
19.12.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
508 Michael Jackson - Thriller
In late November of 1982 Michael Jackson released his sixth studio album.
Seven singles and worldwide sales of seventy million copies later, the record has cemented itself as a cultural phenom.
Lets talk Michael Jackson, Thriller!
15.12.2022 • 59 Protokoll, 54 Sekunden
507 Orange Juice - Rip It Up
In November of 1982 Orange Juice released their sophomore outing.
Lets talk Orange Juice, Rip It Up!
12.12.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
506 Kate Bush - The Dreaming
In September of 1982 Kate Bush released her 4th studio album.
Written, recorded, and self produced over two years time, the record is an experimental work of genius. Making significant use of the Fairlight CMI, the album's sound is still fresh these many years later.
Though considered a commercial flop on it's release, it's continued legacy cannot be overstated.
Let's talk Kate Bush, The Dreaming!
8.12.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
505 Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West
In February of 1982 Haircut One Hundred released their debut album.
The record would go on to spawn three hit singles, hit number two on the UK charts, and moved over three hundred thousand units on the island; but is it any good?
Let's talk Haircut One Hundred - Pelican West!
5.12.2022 • 28 Protokoll
504 Donald Fagen - The Nightfly
In October of 1982 Donald Fagen released his debut solo album.
After Steely Dan split the year prior, Fagen got back into the studio and with a slew of who's who session musicians, he proceeded to make the most personal recording of his career.
Let's talk Donald Fagen, The Nightfly!
1.12.2022 • 43 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
503 Madness - The Rise & Fall
In November of 1982 Madness released their fourth studio album.
Considered by many to be their best work, the album showcases just how great the band was as writers and players.
Let's talk Madness, The Rise & Fall!
28.11.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
502 Simple Minds - New Gold Dream
In September of 1982 Simple Minds released their 5th studio album.
Recorded over a five month period at Rockfield Studios, Jim Kerr has stated that it was a time where everything they tried seemed to work.
The album would go on to spawn three singles, peak at number 69 (nice) on the US Billboard 200, and be certified Platinum in the UK.
Let's talk Simple Minds, New Gold Dream!
24.11.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
501 Dexys Midnight Runners - Too-Rye-Ay
In July of 1982 Dexys Midnight Runners released their sophomore outing.
Dressed in the finest of oogle fashions, Kevin Rowland and crew set-off to take over the pop charts.
With the addition of strings to their Northern Soul sound, the band proceeded to do just that.
Let's talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Too-Rye-Ay!
21.11.2022 • 27 Protokoll, 7 Sekunden
Audio interview with book author Robert Dimery
Robert Dimery is here and talking to the group about his new book MusicQuake: The Most Disruptive Moments in Music and 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
You can purchase at OUR (Louisville) local independent book store Carmichael's or through your local bookstore and yes if you must it is on Amazon along with Robert's other books
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robert-Dimery/e/B00HZILYAU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1667211227&sr=8-2
https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Dimery/e/B00HZILYAU
You can find the Spotify playlist to go along with the book here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LtQE8H18dri97gxSJJXHq?si=0e8f1b22eea94fec
17.11.2022 • 1 Stunde, 13 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
500 The Cure - Pornography
We are halfway done, huzzah!
In May of 1982 The Cure released their 4th studio album.
Touring 200 days a year, heavy drug use, and suicidal ideation are the key ingredients to the dour outing. The album's sound has been described as "Phil Spector in Hell".
Let's talk The Cure, Pornography!
17.11.2022 • 41 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
499 - Elvis Costello & The Attractions - Imperial Bedroom
In July of 1982 Elvis Costello & The Attractions released their 6th studio album, together.
The first to not be produced by Nick Lowe and recorded between November of 1981 and March of 1982 at AIR studios, this aural outing is considered by most to be a high water mark in a career consisting of only high water marks.
Lets talk Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Imperial Bedroom!
14.11.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
498 Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message
In October of 1982 Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five released their debut album.
It's an important one.
Let's talk Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five, The Message!
10.11.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
497 Prince - 1999
In October of 1982 Prince released his 5th studio album.
The double LP was the first recording to feature The Revolution as his backing band, cementing the Minneapolis sound as the future of 80s funk, and has been hailed as one of the best albums of the decade.
Let's talk Prince, 1999!
7.11.2022 • 34 Protokoll
496 ABC - The Lexicon of Love
In June of 1982 ABC released their debut studio album.
Produced by Trevor Horn, the record would go on to spawn four singles, hit number one on the UK charts, and was very well received by critics.
Let's talk ABC, The Lexicon of Love!
3.11.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
495 ABBA - The Visitors
In November of 1981 ABBA released their 8th studio album.
With Benny and Frida's relationship hitting the skids, the record takes a darker tone than previous outings.
The recording stood to be their last until the release of Voyage in 2021, four decades later.
Let's talk ABBA, The Visitors!
31.10.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
494 Rush - Moving Pictures
In February of 1981 Rush released their 8th studio album.
Recorded in October and November of 1980 at Le Studio in Morin Heights, the record would go on to spawn three singles, a Grammy nomination, and was their highest selling album, stateside.
Let's talk Rush, Moving Pictures!
27.10.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
493 Tom Tom Club - Tom Tom Club
In October of 1981 Tom Tom Club released their debut album.
When your lead singer writes you out of the song writing credits on the last album, whats a rhythm section to do?
If your Tina Weymouth & Chris Frantz you call up one the best guitarists alive, Adrian Belew, head on down to the Bahamas, and make one of the greatest albums of the 1980s.
Let's talk Tom Tom Club, Tom Tom Club!
24.10.2022 • 27 Protokoll
492 Bobby Womack - The Poet
In November of 1981 Bobby Womack released his 13th studio album...
Nine months later a whole lot of babies were born.
Let's talk Bobby Womack, The Poet!
20.10.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
491 Bauhaus - Mask
In October of 1981 Bauhaus released their 2nd studio album.
Expanding their sonic palette with the addition of keyboards and acoustic guitars, the band managed to one up themselves in what is arguably their best work.
Let’s talk Bauhaus, Mask!
17.10.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
490 The Gun Club - Fire of Love
In late August of 1981 The Gun Club released their debut album on Ruby Records.
Taking their cues from such blues luminaries as Robert Johnston but adding in the fury of punk into the mix, Jeffery Lee Pierce and co. trail-blazed the way for other stripped down roots rock, blues punk, cow punk, et al, still to this day.
Let's talk The Gun Club, Fire of Love!
13.10.2022 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
489 The Human League - Dare
In October of 1981 The Human League released their third studio album.
Following the exit of former bandmates Glen Gregory and Martyn Ware, Philip Oakey managed to put together a ragtag group of backup dancers, a former Scottish punk guitarists cum keyboardist, and studio session musician hired on full-time that went on to become a worldwide hits machine.
Let's talk The Human League, Dare!
10.10.2022 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
488 The Psychedelic Furs - Talk Talk Talk
In June of 1981 The Psychedelic Furs unleashed their sophomore studio outing.
Robert Christgau:
"It's richer melodically, texturally, and emotionally. I loved the first Furs album because it seemed so disposable; I love this one because it doesn't."
Let's talk The Psychedelic Furs, Talk Talk Talk!
6.10.2022 • 37 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
487 X - Wild Gift
In May of 1981 X released their sophomore album.
Fusing the high energy speed of punk w/ one foot still playing in the r&b, rockabilly, roots, and country sandbox, the resulting thirteen tracks are a Wild Gift, indeed.
Let's talk X, Wild Gift!
(most humble apologies fro the crackle at the beginning of this podcast, it does go away.)
3.10.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
486 Black Flag - Damaged
In December of 1981 Black Flag released their debut album.
Though largely ignored upon its release by critics, the album is now considered and absolute classic of American Hardcore and the band itself paved the way that future DIY and indie bands would tour for years to come.
Let’s talk Black Flag, Damaged!
29.9.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
485 David Byrne & Brian Eno - My Life in the Bush of Ghosts
In February of 1981 David Byrne and Brian Eno released their first album as a collaborative duo.
Recorded before the Talking Heads, Remain in Light, it was shelved for a year on account of sample clearance issues.
On the cusp of sampling’s 80s revolution, Eno’s love of tape loops are taken to their logical next step, while Byrne’s Afrobeat and Funk Rock leanings keep butts shaking.
Let’s talk David Byrne & Brian Eno, My Life in The Bush of Ghosts!
26.9.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
484 Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Architecture & Morality
In February of 1980 OMD released their third studio album.
Taking inspiration from religious music, the band made use of chorale samples, the Mellotron, melodica and variety of other instruments to create the record’s beautifully lush sound.
Let’s talk Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark, Architecture and Morality!
22.9.2022 • 26 Protokoll
483 Soft Cell - Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret
In November of 1981 Soft Cell released their debut album.
Made on a tight budget, the band purportedly recorded almost entirely on a ReVox tape recorder.
With a borrowed drum machine, a Korg bass synth, and producer Mike Thorne's Synclavier, the band created a true synth pop classic.
Let's talk Soft Cell, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret!
19.9.2022 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
482 Motorhead - No Sleep 'Til Hammersmith
In June of 1981 Motörhead released the greatest live record of all time.
Seriously y’all, it’s the best.
Let’s talk Motörhead, No Sleep ‘til Hammersmith!
15.9.2022 • 22 Protokoll
481 The Go Gos - Beauty and the Beat
In July of 1981 The Go-Gos released their debut album.
Its a stunning first outing with songs that are pure pop perfection. The record would climb to the top of the Billboard Hot 200 in 8 months time and eventually go on to sell over two million copies.
Let's talk The Go-Gos, Beauty and The Beat!
12.9.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
480 Heaven 17 - Penthouse and Pavement
In September of 1981 Penthouse 17 released their debut album.
After jumping ship on Human League, Ian Craig Marsh and Martyn Ware chose their new band’s name from the fictional pop group mentioned in Anthony Burgesses’ A Clockwork Orange.
Let’s talk Heaven 17, Penthouse and Pavement!
8.9.2022 • 21 Protokoll
479 Siouxsie and the Banshees - Juju
In June of 1981 Siouxie and The Banshees released their 4th studio album.
It is widely considered to be one of the finest post-punk records ever made.
Let’s talk Siouxie and The Banshees, Juju!
5.9.2022 • 23 Protokoll
478 Einstürzende Neubauten - Kollaps
In October of 1981 Einstürzende Neubauten released their first official LP on the ZickZack record label.
This is the sound of things not just falling apart but being intentionally destroyed. Industrial music taken at it's most literal interpretation, melody be damned.
Let's talk Einstürzende Neubauten, Kollaps!
1.9.2022 • 34 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
477 Pretenders - Pretenders
In late December of 1979 Pretenders released their debut album.
Recording began with Nick Lowe producing Stop Your Sobbing, but being of the opinion that this band was "not going anywhere", he jumped ship and Chris Thomas came in to pick up the slack.
The results? Pretenders debuted at #1 on the UK Album Charts, cracked the top 10 on the Billboard 200, certified platinum in 1982, and is considered one of the finest albums of all time.
Let's talk Pretenders, Pretenders!
29.8.2022 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
476 Steve Winwood - Arc of a Diver
In late December of 1980, known multi-instrumentalist and Traffic aficionado, Steve Winwood, released his Platinum selling sophomore solo album.
Recorded at his own Netherturkdonic Studios in Gloucestershire, Winwood opted to play all the instruments, write all the music, and produce and engineer the entire record himself.
Let's talk Steve Winwood, Arc of a Diver!
25.8.2022 • 34 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
475 The Specials - More Specials
In October of 1980 The Specials released their sophomore album.
After six months on the road and utterly exhausted, the band went into the studio with musak on their minds.
Jerry Dammers:
"On that tour in America, I was listening to music in the hotel bars and elevators. Vibraphone music in elevators. Obviously this was classed as rubbish. I don't know if it was my state of mind, because I was so zonked, but it struck me as a really weird, psychedelic music, which is now called lounge or exotica. It's been rehabilitated, but at the time, to say you actually liked that music was mad. It completely freaked out some of the band."
The results speak for themselves.
Let's talk The Specials, More Specials!
22.8.2022 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
474 The Teardrop Explodes - Kilimanjaro
In October of 1980 The Teardrop Explodes released their debut album.
Deriving influence from the 60s psyche movement and punk, these Liverpudlians made a significant contribution to post-punk and the future of rock music in Britain.
Let’s talk The Teardrop Explodes, Kilimanjaro!
18.8.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
473 UB40 - Signing Off
In August of 1980 UB40 released their debut album.
Robert Christgau -
"Eight black-and-whites from Birmingham who named themselves after the dole card they know so well, they don't play no ska--they're songsmiths in a deep reggae groove. They take their time instead of pressing on to the next one, and more than one instrumental outwears its welcome."
Let's talk UB40, Signing Off!
15.8.2022 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
472 Tom Waits - Heartattack and Vine
In September of 1980 Tom Waits released his 7th studio album.
Why it’s in here when Swordfish Trombones is just three short years away, who knows?
Let’s talk Tom Waits, Heartattack and Vine!
11.8.2022 • 40 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
471 The Jam - Sound Affects
In late November of 1980 The Jam released their 5th studio album.
Taking musical cues from many post-punk luminaries including Gang of Four, Joy Division, and Wire, with drummer Rick Buckler paying special attention to the drums on Off the Wall.
It is The Jam's crowning achievement and truly one for the book.
Lets talk The Jam, Sound Affects!
8.8.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
470 The Undertones - Hypnotised
In April of 1980, The Undertones released their second album.
Recorded at both Wisseloord Studios in The Netherlands and Eden Studios in London over the course of two months, the band cranked out more of the same material that endeared them so well to John Peel.
Lets talk The Undertones, Hypnotised!
4.8.2022 • 19 Protokoll
469 Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden
In April of 1980 Iron Maiden released their debut studio album.
Recorded at Kingsway Studio the previous December, the album is a shot across the bow for heavy music. With breakneck speeds, ferocious riffs, anthemic melodies, and the dulcet tones of original singer Paul Di'Anno, the album heralded the arrival of The British New Wave of Heavy Metal.
Let's talk Iron Maiden, Iron Maiden!
1.8.2022 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
468 Joy Division - Closer
In July of 1980 Joy Division released their final studio album.
Once again produced by Martin Hannett but released two month after the tragic passing of lead singer, Ian Curtis, the album represents a high watermark of the post-punk genre.
Lets talk Joy Division, Closer!
28.7.2022 • 27 Protokoll, 59 Sekunden
467 Talking Heads - Remain in Light
In October of 1980 Talking Heads released their 4th studio album.
With Brian Eno back at the helm, the band continues their trajectory as the best group to come out of the CBGB's scene, and the album deserves every accolade that has been thrown at it.
Lets talk Talking Heads, Remain in Light!
25.7.2022 • 30 Protokoll
466 Circle Jerks - Group Sex
In October of 1980 Circle Jerks released their debut album.
With fourteen songs clocking in at just over fifteen minutes, the album is a true classic of the hardcore punk genre.
Let’s talk Circle Jerks, Group Sex!
21.7.2022 • 20 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
465 Judas Priest - British Steel
In April of 1980, known hellbent for leather Turbo Lovers, Judas Priest, released their 6th studio album.
Taking lyrical cues from AC/DC this time around, the band dropped some of the darker themes featured on their earlier releases, opting for a more party time feel.
The record announced the arrival of The New Wave of British Heavy Metal and would help inspire the thrash metal genre of a few years later.
Lets talk Judas Priest, British Steel!
18.7.2022 • 33 Protokoll
464 Killing Joke - Killing Joke
In October of 1980 Killing Joke released their debut album.
"Bass, lead, to tell the killing joke, we mean it man! Total exploitation, no information, anonymity" was the rallying cry posted in Melodie Maker Magazine by keyboardist/singer Jaz Coleman and drummer Paul Fergeson in 1979. With the addition of guitarist Geordie Walker and bassist Youth, the band headed into the studio in August of 1980.
Recorded at Marquee Studios in London and self-produced by the band, the album trail-blazed a sound that the Chicago indie scene of 5 years later would owe a true debt.
Lets talk Killing Joke, Killing Joke!
14.7.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
463 Motörhead - Ace of Spades
In November of 1980 Motörhead released their fourth studio album.
Recorded in August and September of the same year, the illustrious producer Vic Maile managed to capture the raw power of the trio all while tightening up their sound.
Though the band hated being lumped into The New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the record is a true watershed moment where the fury of punk and the speed of metal were fused together by one of the best rock n roll bands around.
Lets talk Motörhead - Ace of Spades!
11.7.2022 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
462 Echo & the Bunnymen - Crocodiles
In July of 1980 Echo & the Bunnymen released their debut album.
Recorded over the course of about three weeks and produced by Bill Drummond, David Balfe, and Ian Broudie, the album is considered one of the finer debut records in the 80s.
Let’s talk Echo & the Bunnymen, Crocodiles!
7.7.2022 • 28 Protokoll
461 The Cure - Seventeen Seconds
In April of 1980 known sad bois from West Sussex, The Cure, released their second studio album.
Due to being cash strapped, the record was recorded and mixed down in seven days with the band pulling 16 - 17 hour per, with the majority of the songs being conceived and written by lead singer Robert Smith in his parent's house on a Hammond organ.
The album has gone on to be considered a pioneering example of gothic rock and an harbinger of the gloom to come.
Lets talk The Cure, Seventeen Seconds!
4.7.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
460 The Soft Boys - Underwater Moonlight
On June 28th of 1980 The Soft Boys released their 2nd studio album.
Recorded in parts during June of 79, and from January to June of 80 on both 4 and 8 track recorders for the low price of £600, the album hearkens back to the psychedelia of the 60s but with its feet firmly planted in the post-punk of it's day.
Though not a commercial success upon it's release,the album's influence and legacy cannot be overstated (we see you, R.E.M).
Lets talk The Soft Boys, Underwater Moonlight!
30.6.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 32 Sekunden
459 Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel
In May of 1980, former Genesis alum Peter Gabriel released his third self-titled record.
Known by informally as Melt, (due to the altered Polaroid photo of Gabriel with half of his face melting off) the album became his first commercial breakthrough as a solo artist, showing him to be a true innovator and one of the finest musical artists of his day.
Let's talk Peter Gabriel, Peter Gabriel!
27.6.2022 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
458 The Dead Kennedys - Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
In September of 1980 The Dead Kennedys released their debut album.
The stench of Reagan looms on the horizon, Jerry Brown is coming for your uncool niece, Harvey Milk's assassin only gets 7 years in prison (but serves less than that) and the threat of global nuclear holocaust is at an all time high, whats a bunch of angry leftist punks to do?
Write a masterpiece of American Hardcore, that's what.
Lets talk The Dead Kennedys, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables!
23.6.2022 • 35 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
457 The Cramps - The Songs the Lord Taught Us
In 1980, The Cramps released their debut studio album.
Let’s talk The Cramps, The Songs the Lord Taught Us!
20.6.2022 • 45 Protokoll
456 AC/DC - Back in Black
In July of 1980 AC/DC released their 7th studio album.
Following the tragic passing of front-man Bon Scott in February, the band decided to keep on going and brought on Brian Johnson as the new singer.
With Mutt Lange back as engineer, they defied all the odds by making one of the definitive rock albums of the 80s that would eventually go on to be certified 25x platinum stateside.
Let's talk AC/DC, Back in Black!
16.6.2022 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
455 Dexys Midnight Runners - Searching for the Young Soul Rebels
In July of 1980 Dexys Midnight Runners released their debut album.
After disbanding his punk band, Kevin Rowland had a vision; to combine the urgency of punk rock with the Northern Soul scene. To quote Kevin himself:
"I'm going to do what I really want to do: form a great group. We'll wear great clothes and make soulful music."
Let’s talk Dexys Midnight Runners, Searching for the Young Soul Rebels!
13.6.2022 • 23 Protokoll
454 Adam and the Ants - Kings of the Wild Frontier
In November 1980 Adam & The Ants released their second studio album.
After getting his backing band stolen from him by Malcolm McLaren to form Bow Wow Wow, Adam went back into the studio armed with one Marc Pirroni on guitar and as a new writing partner.
The results? The pirate look became a very real thing in 1981.
Let's talk Adam & the Ants, Kings of the Wild Frontier!
9.6.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
453 The Specials - The Specials
In October of 1979 The Specials released their debut album.
Produced by Elvis Costello and released on keyboardist Jerry Dammers 2 tone record label, the album was an anti-racist shot across the bow for disaffected youth in England, just as the country's ugly right-wing turn and rise of Thatcher were taking hold.
Let's talk The Specials, The Specials!
6.6.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
452 Gary Numan - The Pleasure Principle
In September of 1979 Gary Numan released his debut solo album.
By the time Tubeway Army had released Replicas but before it hit #1 on the UK album charts, Numan had dropped the electric guitar all together, hired drummer Cedric Sharpley and keyboardist Chris Payne, and got started recording under his stage name.
Released just six months after Replicas, it would prove to be his second #1 UK album in the same year.
Let's talk Gary Numan, The Pleasure Principle!
2.6.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
451 The Damned - Machine Gun Etiquette
In November of 1979 The Damned released their third studio album.
The album is the first with the new lineup after the ouster of Brian James and Lu Edmunds. Dave Vanian is still on vocals, Captain Sensible now on the guitar, Rat Scabbies is back on drums and the new kid on the block, Algy Ward, taking up bass guitar.
We think its great.
Lets talk The Damned, Machine Gun Etiquette!
30.5.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
450 Michael Jackson - Off the Wall
In August of 1979, Michael Jackson released his 5th studio album.
It was the first album released for Jackson on Epic following his departure from Motown. The album is also the first with Quincy Jones at the helm, whom Jackson had met on the film set of The Wiz.
It is considered a classic of the disco era and possibly his greatest record.
Let's talk Michael Jackson, Off the Wall!
26.5.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
449 Public Image Ltd - Metal Box
In November of 1979 Public Image Ltd released their sophomore album.
The album is a departure and giant leap forward from the debut. Lyrically it is less cringe, the rhythm section is on point, and the guitar work and tone shaped post punk to come.
The packaging ain't too shabby, either.
Lets talk PiL, Metal Box!
23.5.2022 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
448 Pink Floyd - The Wall
In November of 1979 Pink Floyd released their 11th studio album.
What do you do when your tax dodging investment scheme goes tits up and find yourselves on the hook for an 83% tax liability of which you have no way to pay?
You call Bob Ezrin to turn your nightmare concept record about a sad, rich, rock star into a coherent masterpiece, that's what.
Let's talk Pink Floyd, The Wall!
19.5.2022 • 44 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
447 Fleetwood Mac - Tusk
In October of 1979 Fleetwood Mac released their 12th studio album.
Following the colossal success of Rumors the band opted to build their own studio to record the next album. A ten month cocaine binge and 20 songs later, the band released what was at the time the most expensive album ever made.
The double LP had a sticker shock price of $16.00 (which in 2022 monies equates to $63.72), only spent nine months on the Billboard charts, and was considered a failure by Warner Bros.
Let's talks Fleetwood Mac, Tusk!
16.5.2022 • 36 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
446 Cheap Trick - at Budokan
In February of 1979, power pop legends Cheap Trick released their breakthrough live album.
Recorded live at Nippon Budokan (originally constructed for the 1964 Olympics to host judo competitions) on the 28th & 30th of April 1978, the album captures one of the finest live acts of the day in their prime and catapulted the band from opener to headliners almost over night.
Let's talk Cheap Trick, at Budokan!
12.5.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
445 Gang of Four - Entertainment!
In September of 1979 Gang of Four released their debut album.
Call it dance-punk, call it art-punk, or call it post-punk but just don't call it late to dinner! This record is an important one in the shaping of the future of rock music.
Lets talk Gang of Four, Entertainment!
9.5.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
444 Neil Young and Crazy Horse - Rust Never Sleeps
In June of 1979 Neil Young & Crazy Horse released Rust Never Sleeps.
Borrowing the Gerald Casale & Mark Mothersbaugh advertisement slogan for RustO-leum as the title, Young applied the philosophy to avoiding complacency with writing and putting on more progressive live shows.
The album is one of Young's finest and is certainly a must listen.
Let's talk Neil Young and Crazy Horse, Rust Never Sleeps!
5.5.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
443 Elvis Costello and the Attractions - Armed Forces
In January of 1979 Elvis Costello released his 3rd studio album.
With Nick Lowe back at the helm, the album marks an end point to Costello’s “angry persona” and is as lyrically dark as he ever got, with many a fascist imagery and heartbreak weaving their way through an album absolutely sticky sweet with pop goodness.
Let’s talk Elvis Costello, Armed Forces!
2.5.2022 • 38 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
442 The Slits - Cut
In September of 1979, The Slits released their debut studio album.
Recorded over ten weeks time at Ridge Farm Studios, the album is ground zero for the beginnings of what would happen in Olympia, WA ten years later.
It's influence is still being felt today and is (rightly so) considered by many a critic to be one of the best albums of all time.
Lets talk The Slits, Cut!
28.4.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
441 Marianne Faithfull - Broken English
In November of 1979 Marian Faithfull released her 7th studio album.
The album is a comeback and also her masterpiece, following Marina’s trials and tribulations with anorexia, drug addiction, and homelessness.
Let’s talk Marian Faithfull, Broken English!
25.4.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
440 Japan - Quiet Life
In November of 1979 Japan released their 3rd studio album.
Finding themselves floundering as a Glam act, the band decided to take a different musical path.
Teaming up with famed Italian synth pioneer Giorgio Moroder for the single, "Life in Tokyo" and subsequently dismissing him for a full length record; the band decided to give it a go with their manager (Simon Napier-Bell) and then, eventually, John Punter (who had worked with Roxy Music in the past).
The results more or less birthed the New Romantic movement, for better or for worse.
Let's talk Japan, Quiet Life!
21.4.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
439 The Clash - London Calling
In December of 1979, The Clash released one of the only double records worth talking about.
Recorded over 3 months at Wessex South Studios w/ producer Guy Stevens, the album is a testament to the band’s talent and is truly one of the best records ever put to wax.
Let’s talk The Clash, London Calling!
18.4.2022 • 53 Protokoll, 55 Sekunden
438 The Undertones - The Undertones
May of 1979, known ruddy cheeked little scamps, The Undertones, released their debut album.
Recorded by Roger Béchirian in less than four weeks, the album stands as a testament to teenage angst, with its whip smart pop punk harmonies and counterpoints being considered amongst the best of the 70s and most certainly one of the finest punk albums of its day.
Let’s talk The Undertones - The Undertones!
14.4.2022 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
437 Chic - Risque
In July of 1979 Chic released their 3rd studio album.
The record became a touchstone for the disco era and beyond, with it’s hit single, “Good Times” being heavily sampled in hip hop, notably on “Rappers Delight” and at least 215 other songs.
Let’s talk Chic, Risqué!
11.4.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
436 Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures
In June of 1979, Joy Division released their debut album.
It became the first LP put out by Factory records and the first of theirs to be recorded by Martin Hannett. The record's use of space, odd percussive effects (see compressed air) and all around dark mood puts it far and away one of the greatest debut albums of all time and became an harbinger of the shape of post punk to be.
Let's talk Joy Division, Unknown Pleasures!
7.4.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
435 Talking Heads - Fear of Music
In August of 1979, the Talking Heads released their third studio album.
With Brian Eno in the production seat for the second time, the band continues their incredible streak creating some of the best albums put to wax.
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4.4.2022 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
434 The Fall - Live at the Witch Trials
In March of 1979, The Fall released their debut album.
Five days were booked at Sound Suite Studios to record these eleven songs but singer Mark E. Smith cancelled the first three on account of getting ill. The band knocked out the recording in a single day and the rest is history.
Let's talk The Fall, Live at the Witch Trials!
31.3.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
433 The Police - Reggatta De Blanc
In October of 1979 The Police released their sophomore album.
The album title roughly translates from French to "White Reggae" and sounds as such.
Recorded over the course of four weeks at various times between February to August of the same year, the band was under no time crunch to produce and as a result the album is more polished than it's predecessor; earning the band it's first Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" on the title track.
Let's talk The Police, Reggatta De Blanc!
28.3.2022 • 37 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
432 Holger Czukay - Movies
In the year 1979, Can founder and AM radio enthusiast, Holger Czukay, released his 2nd album.
Being of the Stockhausen school of music, Czukay used a snippets of shortwave radio recordings and painstaking built songs around them. The album is a triumph of primitive sampling and deserves to be heard.
Let's talk Holger Czukay, Movies!
24.3.2022 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
431 The B-52'S - The B-52'S
In July of 1979, known Athenians and thrift store party rockers, The B-52's released their self-titled debut.
Back in April of 78 the band decided to release the single, "Rock Lobster", to better help them book better shows and in so doing got themselves signed to Warner Bros.
With the major label backing, the band flew to Nassau and recorded at Compass Pointe Studios.
The results, you ask? Just one of the best post-punk albums, ever.
Lets talk The B-52's, The B-52's!
21.3.2022 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
430 Germs - GI
n October of 79, the Germs released their one and only full length album.
Produced by Joan Jett and recorded over three weeks at Quad Teck studios, GI gives clarity to songs the band shambled through at their live shows.
The title is taken from an acronym the band used (Germs Incognito) for booking shows after they had been banned from performing at most of the clubs in the LA scene and is considered by most to be the first hardcore record ever released.
Let's talk Germs, GI!
17.3.2022 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
429 The Crusaders - Street Life
In the year 1979, The Crusaders released their 12th studio album (but 30th if you count their work as The Jazz Crusaders).
The record's titular song became their most successful single, and the album reached #1 on Billboard's Jazz Album list for 1979.
Let's talk The Crusaders, Street Life!
14.3.2022 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
428 Sister Sledge - We Are Family
In January of 1979, Sister Sledge released their 3rd studio album.
All of the tracks were co-written & produced by Chic founders Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, spawning such singles as the titular "We Are Family", "He's The Greatest Dancer", and "Lost In Music".
The record would go on to hit #3 on the Billboad top 200, #1 on the US Billboard Top R&B Albums, and remains a true highlight of the disco era.
Let's talk Sister Sledge, We Are Family!
10.3.2022 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
427 AC/DC - Highway to Hell
In late July of 1979, AC/DC released their 6th studio album and would prove to be the last with Bon Scott.
The record is the first to be produced by Mutt Lange, who put the band through their paces with 15 hour a day studio sessions over the course of two months.
It eventually would go on to be a 7x Platinum selling record and set the boys up for true rock stardom.
The tracks ain't too shabby, either.
Lets talk AC/DC, Highway to Hell!
7.3.2022 • 41 Protokoll, 3 Sekunden
426 Siouxsie & the Banshees - The Scream
In November of 1978, Siouxsie & The Banshees released their debut album.
Recorded in one week and mixed in three, with lead singer Siouxie Sioux’s dark and haunting lyrics and delivery, angular guitars, bass led rhythm, and machine like drumming that’s heavy on the toms, the album is considered a watershed moment in the post-punk movement.
Spooky kids, unite!
Let’s talk Siouxie & The Banshees, The Scream!
3.3.2022 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
425 Brian Eno - Ambient 1 Music for Airports
In September of 1978 former Roxy Musician turned sound sculptor, Brian Eno, released his 6th studio album.
Before the advent of the Walkman when one traveled by plane, one was left to the devices of the airport's music overlords; and that made Brian Eno mad. So mad, infact, that he spearheaded the advent of ambient music.
Let's talk Brian Eno, Ambient 1 Music for Airports!
28.2.2022 • 41 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
424 X-Ray Spex - Germ-Free Adolescents
In November of 78, known disease lacking youths and all around great band, X-Ray Spex, released their debut album.
To say that Poly Styrene had a singular voice and style is an understatement and her contribution to punk rock cannot be overstated.
Through her song-craft, vocal delivery and stage presence, she showed an entire generation of women that they too could write tunes and play in rowdy bands.
What of the album's quality, you ask?
It is one of the very best punk records of all time.
Let's talk X-Ray Spex, Germ-Free Adolescents!
24.2.2022 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
423 Chic - C'est Chic
In August of 1978 Chic released their 2nd studio album.
The album was their most successful in a commercial sense, due in large part to the hit single, Le Freak, which dominated the charts globally, selling over six million copies in the US alone.
Nile Rogers is on full display, here. Bask his disco guitar "chunking" glory.
Lets talk Chic, C'est Chic!
21.2.2022 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
422 Willie Nelson - Stardust
In April of 1978, beloved pot enthusiast and Highwayman, Willie Nelson, released his 22nd studio album.
Following the breakout success of 1975's The Redheaded Stranger, 1976's platinum selling Wanted! The Outlaws, and 1978's #3 Billboard Country Top Country Album, From Lefty To Willie, Nelson decided he'd like to record some songs from his childhood.
With the help of his neighbor/producer Booker T. Jones and much to the chagrin of Columbia record executives, he did just that.
Let's talk Willie Nelson, Stardust!
17.2.2022 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
421 Marvin Gaye - Here, My Dear
In December of 1978, Marvin Gaye released is 15th studio album.
Herein lies the tale of a man, his divorce, the four months of studio time and double LP he made chronicling it.
Let's talk Marvin Gaye, Here, My Dear!
14.2.2022 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
420 The Saints - Eternally Yours
Known Australian band not named INXS or AC/DC, The Saints, released their sophomore album in May of 1978.
Recorded in 1977 and originally title International Robots, the album is considered by the band to be their first proper release, as the previous record, (I'm) Stranded, was made of various demos.
It is considered to be one of the very best LPs of the first wave of punk.
Lets talk The Saints, Eternally Yours!
10.2.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
419 Dire Straits - Dire Straits
In June of 1978, known band featuring Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, released thier debut album.
With Steve Winwood's brother working the faders, the record took just under a month to produce.
Critical reception varied from "an accomplished debut" to "It's almost as if they were aware that their forte has nothing to do with what's currently happening in the industry, but couldn't care less."
Let's talk Dire Straits, Dire Straits!
7.2.2022 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
418 Devo - Q: Are We Not Men A: We Are Devo!
In the year 1978, known Akronites and pioneers who got scalped, DEVO, released their debut studio album.
Recorded at Conny Plank’s home studio in Cologne Germany and w/ Brian Eno at the helm, the album is a true turning point in what punk was devolving towards.
“The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live.”
Let’s talk DEVO, Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!
3.2.2022 • 59 Protokoll, 54 Sekunden
417 The Cars - The Cars
In June of 1978, The Cars released their debut album.
Recorded at AIR studios in London and produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the resulting nine songs play as a best of album.
Lets talk The Cars, The Cars!
31.1.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
416 Willie Colón & Rubén Blades - Siembra
In the year 1978, Rubén Blades and Willie Colón released their second of four collaborative works.
This was the best selling Salsa album of all time, with most all of the tracks on the record being a #1 single in countries across Latin America.
With infectious grooves and sick hooks such as these, the collective butts of the world can do nothing but shimmy and shake to their dulcet tones.
Let's talk Rubén Blades and Willie Colón, Siembra!
27.1.2022 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
415 Van Halen - Van Halen
In February of 1978 Van Halen released their debut album.
Taking there live set directly into the studio and over the course of two week, the band recorded everything thing they knew how to play. The results? Well, they speak for themselves.
Lets talk Van Halen, Van Halen!
24.1.2022 • 52 Protokoll, 35 Sekunden
414 Buzzcocks - Another Music in a Different Kitchen
In March of 1978 The Buzzcocks release their first studio album.
It features neither the single Orgasm Addict nor What Do I Get on account of the misguided British punk ethos "if a person buys the single and the record and the single is on there, they will feel like they've been ripped off".
That's great for 1978, not so much for crate digging in the 21st century.
Those physical media quibbles aside, it is a master class in popcraft.
Let's talk The Buzzcocks, Another Music in a Different Kitchen!
20.1.2022 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
413 Talking Heads - More Songs About Buildings and Food
In July of 1978, Talking Heads released their second studio album.
With this outing (and subsequent two other recordings) being helmed by Brian Eno, the band's sound truly begins to come into it's own.
Lets talk Talking Heads, More Songs About Building and Food!
17.1.2022 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
412 Thin Lizzy - Live and Dangerous
In the Summer of 1978, known Dino's denizens and boys returning home, Thin Lizzy, released their Live double album.
Compiled from various live recordings the world over and with the occasional studio overdub done by Tony Visconti, the resulting seventy six minutes and twenty six seconds of rock music has been rightfully hailed as one of the greatest live albums of all time.
Let's talk Thin Lizzy, Live and Dangerous!
13.1.2022 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
411 Throbbing Gristle - D.o.A: Third and Final Report
In December of 1978, Throbbing Gristle released their second studio album.
Is it an easy listen? Absolutely not.
Is it important? Absolutely yes.
Lets talk Throbbing Gristle, D.o.A: Third and Final Report!
10.1.2022 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
410 Funkadelic - One Nation Under a Groove
In September of 1978 Funkadelic released their 10th studio album.
It was their most successful release, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Magazine's R&B charts and number 16 on the Billboard 200.
Lauded by critics, considered by many one of the best albums of all time, but it is as fun as Mothership Connection?
Let's talk Funkadelic, One Nation Under a Grove!
6.1.2022 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
409 Bruce Springsteen - Darkness on the Edge of Town
Hero to the working man and godfather of heartland rock, Bruce Springsteen, released his 4th studio album in the Summer of 1978.
Gone are the good times of Born To Run, replaced instead by ruminations of crushed dreams and dashed hopes.
Truly, this is the tale of New Jersey.
Let's talk Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on the Edge of Town!
3.1.2022 • 39 Protokoll, 6 Sekunden
408 Magazine - Real Life
In the Summer of 1978, Magazine released their debut album.
Shrugging of the constricts and posturing of punk, the band opted to push that raw energy into a more melodic form.
The results? A fantastic recording with pop sensibilities and true lyrical depth.
Let's talk Magazine, Real Life!
30.12.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
407 Public Image Limited - Public Image Limited
In December of 1978, Public Image Limited released their 1st studio recording.
The record is a mess.
Brimming with the lyrical stylings of a young man desperate to show he’s got serious things to say, but delivered with the obnoxious air of one who just couldn’t be bothered.
It is a juvenile master class in self-importance, masquerading as a grand statement.
These are not songs. This is not an album.
But goodness gracious, that guitar tone and bass work is setting a pretty table for the future of rock music.
Let’s talk PiL, First Issue!
27.12.2021 • 23 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
406 The Residents - Duck Stab/Buster and Glen
In November of 1978, The Resident's released their 5th studio album on Ralph Records
It was their most commercial sound recording to date and that is really saying something.
Lets talk The Residents, Duck Stab/Buster and Glen!
23.12.2021 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
405 Big Star - Third - Sister Lovers
In the year 1974, after two commercial failures with Radio City and #1 Record, Alex Chilton and Jody Stephens went back into Ardent studio to record some tracks.
What came of those sessions was so depressive, ramshackle, and unmarketable that the recordings languished in rock n roll purgatory until PVC Recordings acquired and released them under Big Star's name four years later.
Truly, this is the dulcet sound of everything falling apart.
Lets talk Big Star, Third - Sister Lovers!
20.12.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
404 The Adverts - Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts
In February of 1978, The Adverts released their debut album.
It has been heralded as not only one of the best punk albums of all time but also one of the best albums of the 1970s.
Let’s talk The Adverts, Crossing The Red Sea With The Adverts!
19.12.2021 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
403 Joe Ely - Honky Tonk Masquerade
"There hasn't been anything like this since Gram Parsons was around to make Grievous Angel, or do I mean Gilded Palace of Sin?"
- Robert Christgau
In The year 1978, Joe Ely opened for The Clash in London and released his second studio album. It has been hailed as a must listen country record of the 1970s and who are we to argue?
Let's talk Joe Ely, Honky Tonk Masquerade!
13.12.2021 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
402 The Jam - All Mod Cons
In November of 1978 known Mods (and maybe cons?), The Jam, released their 3rd studio album.
Coming off a less than well received US tour supporting BÖC and the record label demanding a hit, The Jam went into the studio and through sheer force of will cobbled together what NME considers to be the 219th best album of all time.
Let's talk The Jam, All Mod Cons!
9.12.2021 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
401 Elvis Costello -This Year's Model
In the late Winter of 1978, Elvis Costello released his second album.
Nary a sophmore slump to found here.
With the addition of his backing band, The Attractions, Costello was able to create what many consider to be one of the finest albums of the 70s.
Let's talk Elvis Costello, This Year's Model!
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6.12.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
400 The Only Ones - The Only Ones
In the early Spring of 1978, The Only Ones released their debut album.
Throwing punk, power pop, and psych into a musical blender, the band delivers an aural concoction that is a feast for the ears.
Lets talk The Only Ones, The Only Ones!
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2.12.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 10 Sekunden
399 Pere Ubu - Dub Housing
Serving up a second helping of avant-garage goodness for you earholes in the same year, know mistake on the lake denizens, Pere Ubu, released their second album in the chilly Ohio November of 1978.
Let's talk Pere Ubu, Dub Housing!
29.11.2021 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
398 Elis Regina - Vento De Maio
398 Elis Regina - Vento De Maio
25.11.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
397 Blondie - Parallel Lines
In the sticky summer of 1978, Blondie went into the studio to record their 3rd album.
Its a ripper.
Lets talk Blondie, Parallel Lines!
22.11.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
396 Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine
In May of 1978 known progenitors of Technopop and fellas making music for machines, Kraftwerk, released their 7th studio album.
It rules!
Lets talk Kraftwerk - The Man-Machine!
18.11.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
395 Pere Ubu - The Modern Dance
In the winter of 1978 known Clevelandites and avant-rockers, Pere Ubu, released their debut album.
Let's talk Pere Ubu, The Modern Dance!
15.11.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
394 Sex Pistols - Never Mind the Bollocks Here's the Sex Pistols
In the late October of 1977, a buncha schlubs from foggy London Town, put together by the owner of a bondage shop, released their debut album.
Let's talk Sex Pistols, Never Mind the bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols!
11.11.2021 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
393 Ian Dury - New Boots and Panties
Ian Dury, released his debut album in the late September of 1977.
Its cheeky.
Let's talk Ian Dury, New Boots and Panties!
8.11.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
392 Iggy Pop - Lust for Life
In the continuing European adventures of James and David, we find our heroes back at Hansa (West Berlin) Studio, once again molding the future of Rock n Roll.
Lets talk Iggy Pop, Lust For Life!
4.11.2021 • 29 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
391 Elvis Costello - My Aim Is True
In the summer of 1977, Elvis Costello released his debut album.
It was recorded over the course of twenty four hours in four different sessions by Nick Lowe; and with backing band Clover on board, it is serviceable starting point for one of the most important songwriters of the era.
Lets talk Elvis Costello, My Aim Is True!
1.11.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
390 Meat Loaf - Bat Out of Hell
Sentient baked meat dish known for his villianous turn as Red in the film, Black Dog, Meat Loaf, released his debut album in October of 1977.
Produced by Todd Rundgren who was under the false assumption that the record had major label backing (it didn't and he paid for it all himself), it has since become one of the best selling albums in the history of recorded music.
Rest In Power, Jim Steinman!
Let's talk Meat Loaf, Bat Out of Hell!
28.10.2021 • 38 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
389 Television - Marquee Moon
In February of 1977, possibly the best band to come out of the New York City scene, Television, released their debut album.
Recorded in September of the previous year at A & R Recordings, the album has been lauded by critics as one of the greatest albums of all time.
Who are we to argue?
Let's talk Television, Marquee Moon!
25.10.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
388 Peter Gabriel - Peter Gabriel
Guy in a car sick of singing about Hobbit crap, Peter Gabriel, released his solo debut in the late winter of 1977.
With one Bob Ezrin on at the board and a whole slue of studio wonks, Gabriel proved right out gate that his vision and song craft were gonna continue to impress in his post Genesis life.
Let's talk Peter Gabriel, Self-titled... or is it Car? !!
21.10.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
387 Iggy Pop - The Idiot
American abroad and fella with a habit, James, found himself on a Euro trip with his friend David in the year 1976.
With both of them literally on the road to recovery, David decided to book a couple months studio time in the North of France where he and our intrepid former Stooge worked out the sound of the future.
Lets talk Iggy Pop, The Idiot!
18.10.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
386 Suicide - Suicide
In the cold New York City December of 1977, Allen Vega and Martin Rev released their debut album on the Red Star Label.
The album was recorded over the course of four days and is considered by many to be one of the best records of all time.
Let's talk Suicide, Suicide!
14.10.2021 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
385 Dennis Wilson - Pacific Ocean Blue
Known Beach Boy and brother to Brian, Dennis, released his first solo record in the late summer of 1977.
The record's beginning started all the way back in 1974, when the Boys' Beach refused to play much of Dennis's material.
Though started earlier in the 70s, the vast majority of the album was recorded in the Spring of 76-77.
The results? A surprisingly soulful psychedelic vision that sees Dennis come into his own as an artist.
Let's talk Dennis Wilson, Pacific Ocean Blue!
11.10.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
384 David Bowie - Heroes
In the summer of 1977, our intrepid former Thin White Duke was at it again in West Berlin.
Recorded in its entirety at Hansa Tonstudio with The dream team of Tony Visconti and Brian Eno once again reassembled, Bowie's 12th studio album is a feast for the ears.
Lets talk David Bowie, Heroes!
7.10.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
383 Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
In 1976, known drug addicted and incestuous band of philanderers, Fleetwood Mac, went into the studio to record their magnum opus.
Let's talk Fleetwood Mac, Rumours!
4.10.2021 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
382 Talking Heads - Talking Heads 77
Though they were the most highly touted new wave band to emerge from the CBGB's scene in New York, it was not clear at first whether Talking Heads' Lower East Side art rock approach could make the subway ride to the midtown pop mainstream successfully. - William Ruhlmann
30.9.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
381 John Martyn - One World
John Martyn took an extended break from studio recording to put some distance between himself and the pressures of the business and to recoup his creative energies, he went to Jamaica. There, after meeting dub producer Lee "Scratch" Perry and was inspired to create this album.
27.9.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
380 Wire - Pink Flag
380 Wire - Pink Flag
23.9.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 44 Sekunden
379 Steely Dan- Aja
Known Jazz Rock enthusiasts and band beckoning all of us on board the yacht, Steely Dan, released their 6th studio album in the Fall of 1977.
Starting in late 76 and going all the way through July of 77, Donald Fagen and Walter Becker proceeded to torture a veritable rogue's gallery of session players; ultimately producing a record so well made it is still used to tune stereos and concert hall mixing boards to this day.
So sit back, pour yourself a big black cow and let's talk Steely Dan, Aja!
20.9.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
378 David Bowie - Low
Cocaine, peppers and milk are cool for a while and all, but in 1976, the Thin White Duke and his friend James decided enough was enough.
The pair moved to France to get clean (where David helped James write and record a staggeringly good solo debut) before arriving in Germany; where the true story of our intrepid former Starman's Berlin Trilogy was about to unfold.
Let's talk David Bowie, Low!
16.9.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
377 The Clash - The Clash
This album absolutely slays.
Let’s talk, The Clash, The Clash!
13.9.2021 • 34 Protokoll, 16 Sekunden
376 The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicusn
376 The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicusn
9.9.2021 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
375 Muddy Waters - Hard Again
Know father of the Chicago Blues, Muddy Waters, released his first album on Blue Sky Records in the winter of 1977.
The 63 year old Waters, using his touring band, recorded the tracks over the course of three days time and the record is considered by many to be one of the best blues albums ever put to wax.
Let's talk Muddy waters, Hard Again!
6.9.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 10 Sekunden
374 Heavy Weather - Weather Report
The story of jazz fusion, a fedora the size of a city, and the sentient weather front brave enough to play and wear both.
Let’s talk Weather Report, Heavy Weather!
2.9.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
373 Electric Light Orchestra - Out of the Blue
Known Traveling Wilbury and Beatles enthusiast, Jeff Lynne had a cabin in the Swiss Alps and some serious inspiration coming into ELO's 7th studio album.
The double record was written in it's entirety over the course of 3 weeks and recorded over two months in Munich.
The results? Seventy minutes of pure pop bliss and record sales topping ten million copies.
Let's talk Electric Light Orchestra, Out Of The Blue!
30.8.2021 • 39 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
372 Bob Marley and the Wailers - Exodus
In the year 1976, known reggae icon and rouser of rabble, Bob Marley, damn near bought the farm during a botched assassination attempt on his life, being grazed on chest and taking a bullet to the arm.
Finding his homeland unsafe, Marley self exiled to the UK and began working on his and The Wailers 9th studio album.
Let Talk Bob Marley & The Wailers, Exodus!
26.8.2021 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
371 Billy Joel - The Stranger
Known back street guy and piano man, Billy Joel, found himself on the verge of being dropped by his label in 1977.
Knowing he needed a hit, William turned first to George Martin as producer but finally settled on Phil Ramone. The resulting nine songs recorded over the course of three weeks time gave Joel his first critical and commercial success.
Lets talk Billy Joel, The Stranger!
23.8.2021 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
370 Kraftwerk - Trans-Europe Express
Known krautrock royalty and electro pioneers, Kraftwerk, continue making that sweet factory music on their 6th studio outing.
Recorded at Kling Klang studio and released on their label of the same name, the album stands as a high watermark in their already peerless catalogue.
Lets talk Kraftwerk, Trans Europe Express!
19.8.2021 • 43 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
369 Brian Eno - Before and After Science
Known co-writer of the oblique strategies cards and glam cum art rock weirdo, Brian Eno, took his sweet time on his fifth solo album.
With one hundred songs written and ten brought to the studio(s), the album was made over the course of two years with a who's who of the rock/kraut scene.
Taking an almost subtractive synthesis approach to the mixing, anything and everything was tracked and slowly whittled down to make each individual song.
Let's talk Brian Eno, Before and After Science!
16.8.2021 • 34 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
368 Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive!
It's no I'm In You but what can you do?
Let's talk Peter Frampton, Frampton Comes Alive!
12.8.2021 • 42 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
367 Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key of Life
Stevie Wonder brings his classic period to a triumphant close with his eighteenth studio album.
Disenfranchised with the United States Government for being a flaming pile of crap, Stevie found himself wanting to emigrate to Ghana, work with handicap children, and to quit music all together.
A 37 million dollar, seven album deal with Mo-Town brought about a change of heart and with the full creative control written into that contract, Stevie was allowed to release his masterpiece double album (plus an additional 45).
Lets talk Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life!
9.8.2021 • 36 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
366 Peter Tosh - Legalize It
Former Wailer and the best ganja spokesperson ever, Peter Tosh, released his debut solo album in June of 1976.
Written as a response to the continued harassment and victimization at the hands of the Jamaican military for his advocacy regarding marijuana legalization, the government's attempts to ban the title track and album only helped bring international attention and success to his rising star.
Lets talk Peter Tosh, Legalize It!
5.8.2021 • 32 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
365 Fela Kuti & Afrika 70 - Zombie
In 1977, founder of the Kalakuta Republic and progenitor of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti, released his 15th record.
Though only four tracks and twenty five and a half minutes in length, the album is an absolute butt shaker.
Lets talk Fela Kuti, Zombie!
2.8.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
364 Ramones - Ramones
Punk Rock has landed.
Let's talk Ramones, Ramones!
29.7.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
363 Jean-Michel Jarre - Oxygene
The story of a Frenchman, six synthesizers, one drum machine, and his kitchen recordings.
Let's talk Jean-Michel Jarre, Oxygene!
26.7.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
362 Penguin Café Orchestra - Music From the Penguin Caf é
362 Penguin Café Orchestra - Music From the Penguin Café
22.7.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
361 Parliament - Mothership Connection
Known extraterrestrial brothers and arbiters of all things hip, Parliament, made the definitive statement on all matters funky with their fourth studio outing.
Recorded over six months in 1975 and clocking in at 38:06, this seven song record is the party album to end all party albums.
Lets talk Parliament, Mothership Connection!
19.7.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
360 Aerosmith - Rocks
In the winter of 76, known composers of the Crazy/Cryin'/Amazing tryptic and band that shouldn't have been allowed within 500 yards of a seventeen year old Alicia Silverstone while filming those videos, Aerosmith, went into the studio to record their 4th album.
Fueled by anything they could snort, boof, or shoot, the mix of road tested chops and straight up hedonism mystically lead to what many consider to be the crown jewel of their storied career.
Lets talk Aerosmith, Rocks!
15.7.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
359 Joan Armatrading - Joan Armatrading
Known singer-songwriter and non-Beatles influenced recording artist, Joan Armatrading, comes out swinging on her third studio outing.
Bringing in a veritable rogue's gallery of the UK folk scene as back up musicians and with Glyn Johns helming the sliders, this self-titled album is a true standout.
Let's talk Joan Armatrading, Joan Armatrading!
12.7.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
358 Jorge Ben - África Brasil
Known godfather of Samba Rock, Jorge Ben, pulled a Brazilian uncle Robert in 1976.
Brushing off the shackles of nylon strings and bringing in a myriad of musical influences, Jorge made a stone cold classic butt shaker on his 14th studio outing.
Let's talk Jorge Ben, África Brasil!
8.7.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
357 Rush - 2112
Known Canadian power trio and purveyors of background music for games of Dungeons and Dragons around the world, Rush, found themselves at an impasse professionally in 1975.
Following the disappointing reception and sales of their album, Caress of Steel, and a decline in show attendance, their label decided to give them one last shot before parting ways.
Lets talk Rush, 2112!
5.7.2021 • 7 Protokoll, 34 Sekunden
356 Kiss - Destroyer
In the late summer of 1975, known terrible mimes and band women don't want between them and a door, KISS, began work on their most ambitious project to date.
Following the modest success of their "live" record, ALIVE! , the band sought help from production wizard, Bob Ezrin, to take their music and career to the next level and the results speak for themselves.
Let's talk KISS, Destroyer!
1.7.2021 • 36 Protokoll, 25 Sekunden
355 ABBA - Arrival
Known Eurovision 1974 winners and tax dodging fashion icons, Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid, have, as their 1975 album title implies, arrived.
Lets talk ABBA, Arrival!
28.6.2021 • 6 Protokoll
354 Eagles - Hotel California
Possibly the worst thing to ever happen to Joe Walsh and enemy to Urban Achiever's everywhere, The Eagles, released their 26x platinum (stateside) definitive statement in December of 1976.
It is considered by many to be one of the best albums of all time.
Let's talk The Eagles, Hotel California!
24.6.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
353 Boston - Boston
The story of a man, his basement recordings, and the record label he tricked into putting them out.
Let’s talk Boston, Boston!
21.6.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
352 Joni Mitchell - Hejira
Joni Mitchell continues to expand her career into jazz / folk with a young Jaco Pastorius in a wonderful and "mature" album.
Lets talk Joni Mitchell Hejia
17.6.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
351 David Bowie - Station to Station
Only a man as gifted as David Bowie can eat nothing but peppers and cocaine completely forgetting he created a classic album.
Let's talk David Bowie Station to Station
14.6.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
350 The Modern Lovers - The Modern Lovers
John Cale of The Velvet Underground produces a teen band that sounds like their music was beamed to them from the future.
Lets talk The Modern Lovers, The Modern Lovers!
10.6.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 7 Sekunden
349 Tom Petty - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
The John Cougar Mellencamp of Gainsville. The Bob Seger of the Swamp.
Maybe that only good thing to ever come out of Florida, Tom Petty, was one of America's greatest song writers ever;
full-stop.
Thirteen studio albums with The Heartbreakers.
Three as a solo artist. A couple with The Traveling Wilburys.
More platinum and gold status recordings than you can shake a stick at!
EIGHT Saturday Night Live appearances, and a GD SUPERBOWL HALFTIME SHOW.
His influence on rock music CANNOT be over stated.
So why is it that this limey nightmare of a tome only giving us one (and not even his best) album?
Let's talk Tom Petty, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers!
7.6.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
348 Curtis Mayfield - There's No Place Like America Today
The book delivers an outstanding work of art by Curtis Mayfield that is completely of time and yet, sadly, ours as well.
Let's talk Curtis Mayfield, There's No Place Like America Today.
3.6.2021 • 22 Protokoll, 8 Sekunden
347 Earth Wind and Fire - That's the Way of the World
Sporting six members and yet, somehow, still two elements shy of summoning a Captain Planet, Earth Wind and Fire, wrote a great soundtrack to an awful film... of which they also starred.
In the immortal words of record producer Coleman Buckmaster:
"They're just gonna keep cranking out that same kind of garbage. Right now the idea is to have me produce fast-buck bubblegum shit. Then when they think the drug supplies are loosening up, then they tell me to produce some music for kids to freak out by."
Let's talk Earth Wind and Fire, That's the Way of the World!
31.5.2021 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
346 Willie Nelson - Red Headed Stranger
"It was the time of the preacher,
in the year of 01
Now the preachin' is over
and the lesson's begun"
Lets talk Willie Nelson, Red Headed Stranger!
27.5.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
345 Queen - A Night at the Opera
345 Queen - A Night at the Opera
24.5.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
344 Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here
Five songs, forty four minutes and eleven seconds of rock n roll perfection.
Let's talk Pink Floyd, Wish You Were Here!
20.5.2021 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
343 Patti Smith - Horses
Cultural icon, friend to Robert Mapplrthorpe and progenitor of the French Tuck, Patti Smith, went and made the first ever punk rock record with her debut album.
During a two month residency at CBGB w/ Television, Smith and her band got solid traction in the New York scene, eventually catching the ear of an industry exec who signed them to Arista Records.
Once signed, the band headed into the studio, got John Cale on board to produce, and in a month's time, made music history in the early Fall of 1975.
It's a seminal work, a must listen, and one of the most important albums ever pressed to wax...
...some of us are here for it.
Let's talk Patti Smith, Horses!
17.5.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
342 Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks
Uncle Robert is back and he is feeling all the things.
Coming off an early 1974 tour with The Band, Dylan began an affair with a Columbia Records employee, took some art classes and, more or less, began the ending of his union with then wife, Sara Dylan.
Hashed out on his Minnesota farm with mistress in tow and recorded in the fall of 1974, the subsequent seventeen songs may well be the most intimately autobiographical accounting of a marriage falling apart ever put to tape.
Let's talk Bob Dylan, Blood on the Tracks!
13.5.2021 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
341 Neil Young - Tonight's the Night
The best part of Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young but always getting fourth billing, Neil Young, continues heading right into the ditch with his sixth studio album.
Recorded in 1973 but released in 1975, Tonight's the Night finds Neil in full on grief and mourning following the deaths of Crazy Horse guitarist, Danny Whiten, and friend/roadie Bruce Berry. The songs were written and recorded in the few months following those tragic events.
It is both a bummer and beautiful.
Let's talk Neil Young, Tonight's the Night!
10.5.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
340 Rahul Dev Burman - Shalimar
R.D Burman’s musical contribution to Indian cinema cannot be overstated. He has 331 scores to his name and the soundtrack to Shalimar absolutely rules.
The book delivers a singular gem we’d never have heard other wise.
Let’s talk R.D Burman, The Shalimar Soundtrack!
6.5.2021 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
339 Tom Waits - Nighthawks at the Diner
"So horny the crack of dawn better watch out for me."
3.5.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
338 Joni Mitchell - The Hissing of Summer Lawns
On this seventh studio outing, Canadian treasure and best artist to come out of the folk scene, Joni Mitchell, continues the domination of her contemporaries.
Beating Paul Simon to the world music biz by ELEVEN YEARS, AND being the first commercially released album featuring a sample w/ Jungle Line, the record’s influence cannot be overstated.
Let’s talk Joni Mitchell, The Hissing of Summer Lawns!
29.4.2021 • 21 Protokoll, 38 Sekunden
337 Dion - Born to Be With You
In 1975, a middle aged singer teamed up with a murderer to make a record that was only released in the U.K.
Lets talk Dion, Born to Be With You!
26.4.2021 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
336 Emmylou Harris - Pieces of the Sky
The once and future duchess of country music, Emmylou Harris, suffers nary a sophomore slump with this second solo outing.
The backing band is great, her takes are solid, and the live tracks are solid gold.
Let's talk Emmylou Harris, Pieces of the Sky!
22.4.2021 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
335 Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
"woah ah oh woah,
mmm mm m mmmmmmm,
huh huh ha ha oh o woah,
wah ha ho ho oh oohhhhhh,
mmm mm m mmmmmmm,
woah ah oh woah,
woah ah oh woah,
wah ah ha ah woah ohhhhhh"
- The Boss 1975
Lets talk Bruce Springsteen, Born To Run!
19.4.2021 • 37 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
334 Burning Spear - Marcus Garvey
If you like roots reggae you're gonna dig this record.
Let's talk Burning Spear, Marcus Garvey!
15.4.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 11 Sekunden
333 David Bowie - Young Americans
Known left-handed guitarist with god given ass, David Bowie, continues his musical chameleon ways this time going the blue eyed/ plastic soul direction.
It’s rad, but of the seven Bowie records in the book, is it required listening?
Let’s talk David Bowie, Young Americans!
12.4.2021 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
332 Aerosmith - Toys in the Attic
Known drug enthusiasts sporting at least one Sexual Predator, Aerosmith, wrote an album in 1975.
One thing we can all agree on, it’s no Pump.
Let’s talk Aerosmith, Toys in the Attic!
8.4.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
331 Keith Jarrett - The Köln Concert
This album is a towering work of improvisational jazz and a testament to being a goddamn professional.
Lets talk Keith Jarrett, The Köln Concert!
5.4.2021 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
330 Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti
The winds of change are blowing in 1975.
Punk Rock is climbing out of it's primordial ooze.
Funk is morphing into dance floor bangers.
... and Led Zeppelin decides to release a double album?
Let's talk Led Zeppelin, Physical Graffiti!
1.4.2021 • 42 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
329 NEU! - Neu! '75
Spelled Neu! but pronounced Neu!, in 1974 Neu! found themselves at a creative impasse.
Michael Rother wanted to explore ambient soundscapes while Klaus Dinger was interested in writing rock anthems.
With the help of their long time producer, Conny Plank, the two pulled the original Speaker Box/Love Below and released this timeless classic before disbanding for ten years.
Let's talk Neu!, Neu! '75!
29.3.2021 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
328 The Dictators - Go Girl Crazy!
With their vast financial holdings, they could have been basking in the sun in Florida.
Lucky for us, The Dictators' hobby bestowed upon us this 1975 underselling power trash classic!
Let's talk The Dictators, Go Girl Crazy!
25.3.2021 • 24 Protokoll, 16 Sekunden
327 Brian Eno - Another Green World
... and now dear listener, we have arrived in our present.
Recorded in the Spring of 2020, this is the first of our quarantine episodes.
Do bear with us as we learned how to interact remotely...
With that out of the way:
Painter of soundscapes and captain of our hearts, Brian Eno, begins his transition from glam rocker to ambient composer.
Using the oblique strategies cards and assembling a who's who of instrumentalists, Eno produced a landmark album that's influence is still being felt 45 years hence.
Let's talk Brian Eno, Another Green World!
22.3.2021 • 0
326 Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel
Known trust fund baby and drug enthusiast, Gram Parsons', final outing may not be his best but its a helluva send off.
Let's talk Gram Parsons (with Emmylou Harris?), Grievous Angel!
18.3.2021 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
325 Robert Wyatt - Rock Bottom
Former ambulatory former drummer of Soft Machine, Robert Wyatt, found grace in his fall from a four story window which left him paralyzed from the waist down. By his own estimation, had it not been for the accident, his hard partying ways would have been the death of him
During the long recovery period that followed, Wyatt thought out all the new arrangements for the tracks that would be used on his first solo record.
Let's talk Robert Wyatt, Rock Bottom!
15.3.2021 • 0
324 Bob Marley and the Wailers - Natty Dread
Bob Marley and the Wailers' seventh album contains their best know song but probably not the version you've heard.
Upon it's release, Natty Dread received rave reviews form critics, praising Marley for his writing prowess.
The album is notably thinner sounding that it's predecessors, due in no small part to the departure of both Bunny Wailer and Peter Tosh from the group.
That said, let's yell at some cops for not knowing who our dad is and talk Bob Marley and the Wailers, Natty Dread!
11.3.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
323 Randy Newman - Good Old Boys
Randy Newman’s best album is as astounding and challenging today as when it dropped 47 years ago.
The opening track (Rednecks) pushes more buttons now than when it was released not because we are a more sensitive generation of listeners, but because change of it’s subject matter has been glacial if any at all.
That said, let’s talk Randy Newman, Good Old Boys!
9.3.2021 • 36 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
322 Steely Dan Pretzel Logic
Steely Dan went into the studio in 1973 as a quintet and by 1974 were two piece.
The subsequent album produced their highest charting single and received unanimous praise from critics.
Let's talk Steely Dan, Pretzel Logic!
4.3.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
321 Gene Clark - No Other
"I guess you guys aren't ready for that. yet. But your kids are gonna love it."
- M. Mcfly
Gene Clark went into the studio with some big ideas and a brand new cocaine habit. 8 songs and one hundred thousand dollars later, he left; scorned by his label, estranged from his family, lambasted by critics, and dejected.
It wouldn't be until well after his death in 1991 that No Other would receive the posthumous praise is justly deserves.
On that somber note, let's talk Gene Clark, No Other!
1.3.2021 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
320 George Jones - The Grand Tour
I dunno, some cutsie rhyming couplets involving opossum and awesome?
Let’s talk George Jones, The Grand Tour!
25.2.2021 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
319 Neil Young - On the Beach
Model train enthusiast and known godfather to grunge, Neil Young, transcendently continues ditchward with this melancholy masterpiece.
Recorded after Tonight’s The Night but released before, it’s a beautiful continuation of his staggering 70s output.
Let ’s talk Neil Young, On The Beach!
22.2.2021 • 36 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
318 10CC - Sheet Music
How best to describe this band... Self-aware pop? Art-pop? Nerd-rock?
Dunno, but we like it!
Let's talk 10cc, Sheet Music!
18.2.2021 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
317 Queen - Sheer Heart Attack
Brain May duels himself using a circuit bent echoplex and that’s just on the first song!
Let’s talk Queen, Sheer Heart Attack!
15.2.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
316 Gil Scott-Heron - Winter in America
It's Black History Month , everybody!
Forty seven years after it's release and here we are, listening to Winter In America, during winter in America, and this country is still a racist dumpster fire.
Doesn't have to be, though.
Call racism out when you see it.
Spend monies at black owned businesses.
Get in the streets.
Let's talk the genius of Gil Scott-Heron & Brian Jackson's, Winter In America!
11.2.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
315 Richard and Linda Thompson - I Want to See the Bright Lights Tonight
The book delivers an absolute MUST HEAR before shedding this mortal coil.
Let's talk Richard and Linda Thompson, I Want to See The Bright Lights Tonight!
8.2.2021 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
314 Supertramp - Crime of the Century
The real Crime of The Century is this lesser Super Tramp album pushing out the 4x platinum selling, "flawlessly-played and -produced late 70s transatlantic soft rock" classic, Breakfast In America.
Let's tuck in to Super Tramp, Crime of The Century!
Ridley Scott soundtrack composers and kosmische pioneers, Tangerine Dream, bought Keith Richard's old Moog modular and in the process reading the manual (more or less) created a masterpiece.
Let's talk Phaedra!
28.1.2021 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
311 Roxy Music - Country Life
Brian Eno bids adieu and Bryan Ferry gets the sound he was always looking for on Roxy Music's 4th outing, Country Life.
Come for the album cover, stay for a really rad record.
25.1.2021 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
310 Queen - Queen II
ere we are!
Born to be kings!
And stoked to be talking 'bout Queen!
This album is a ripper, let's get into Queen II!!
21.1.2021 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
309 Joni Mitchell - Court and Spark
Joni Mitchell is a goddamn treasure.
Let's talk Court and Spark!
18.1.2021 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
308 Van Morrison - Its Too Late to Stop Now
Van the man is back, baaaaaaaaabbbbbbbbyyyy!
Holy shit, this double live record hit us like a side of beef.
Its not the stuffed with cocaine, turkey, and slathered in gravy Van of a few year later but Van at the very top of his game.
An absolute MUST LISTEN and simply one of the best live performances ever put put to wax.
Lets talk Van Morrison, Its Too Late to Stop Now!
14.1.2021 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
307 Kraftwerk - Autobahn
Kraftwerk has arrived in the book!! Autobahn represents Kraftwerk bringing their "factory music" concept into actuality. How many times can Rob say "at that particular point in time" in one episode? The answer may surprise you.
Lets talk Kraftwerk!
11.1.2021 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
306 Eric Clapton - 461 Ocean Boulevard
Known cocaine enthusiast and idol to dentists worldwide, Eric Clapton, is back on his old bullshit.
Let's talk 461 Ocean Boulevard.
7.1.2021 • 35 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
305 Stevie Wonder - Fulfillingness First Finale
Stevie Wonder cannot be stopped.
Coming hot on the heels of his Album of The Year win for Innervisions, Stevie pulls a double with Fulfillingness First Finale.
Bare witness the continued ascension of an icon.
4.1.2021 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
304 Shuggie Otis - Inspiration Information
Robert Christgau in 1974 referred to this album as "a waste".
However!
Given time, commonsense, two ears, and a 2001 re-release on David Burn's record label;
Shuggie Otis' Inspiration Information finally gets the attention and respect it deserves.
Self-produced, almost exclusively self-tracked, borrowing from funk, psych, soul, and lounge; this album stands as testament to Shug's singular vision.
31.12.2020 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
303 Genesis - The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
The end of an era for Genesis becomes the end of Genesis in the book ,and some of us aren't feeling it.
Let's talk the weirdness that is: Genesis, The lamb Lies Down on Broadway
28.12.2020 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
302 Bad Company - Bad Company
Pretty sure the working title for this record was: Boomer Dad Music For Well Lit Garages.
Birch, Ben, Ann, Rob, and Jon talk the first record ever put out by Zeppelin's record label:
Bad Company, Bad Company
24.12.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
301 Brian Eno - Here Come the Warm Jets
Known Yamaha DX-7 enthusiast and self-described "non-musician", Brian Eno, brings us his solo debut record, Here Comes The Warm Jets.
Coming hot on the heels of leaving Roxy Music but before starting to paint with sound, this record threads the needle of glam and experimental all while indicating his future musical trajectory; surprising absolutely no one, it rules.
Lets talk Eno!
21.12.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
300 New York Dolls - New York Dolls
EPISODE 300!!!!!!!
Who better to bring us 3/10ths the way through this project than a bunch of wasted dudes dressed as beautiful ladies being produced by Todd Rundgren ?
Is this punk?
Lets tuck into New York Dolls, New York Dolls!
18.12.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
299 Isley Brothers - 3+3
Known brothers named Isely and varied cousins, Isely Brothers bring the thunder with their 11th album.
Blood harmonies, blood bass, a 17 year old guitar prodigy; suffice it to say, this album cooks.
Rob, Ben, Birch, and Jon talk 3 + 3
15.12.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
298 Iggy and the Stooges - Raw Power
This album absolutely shreds and we feel sorry for you if you disagree.
Let's talk Iggy and The Stooges, Raw Power!
10.12.2020 • 32 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
297 Alice Cooper - Billion Dollar Babies
Hello! Hooray! It's good to hear more, better Alice Copper being represented in this book!
Let's talk Alice Cooper, Billion Dollar Babies!
7.12.2020 • 32 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
296 The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next
WHAAAAAA?! The crew finds out about a brand new (to them) glam rock band, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band!
The book delivers a very happy surprise and most of us are here for it, mime guitarist and all.
3.12.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
295 Paul McCartney and Wings - Band on the Run
In the summer of 73, known vegetarian and former professional bassist, Paul McCartney and wife Linda (henceforth known as McCartney squared) booked studio time in Lagos, Nigeria for the recording of Wings' third album.
Mere days before recording was to take place, both the drummer and guitarist yelled "Wings suuuuuccckkks" and quit the band. With no time to hire new lackeys, McCartney squared decided they would do it themselves.
Gather round, children, to hear this tale of woe
Rich people bitching about studio conditions in a war-torn country.
Knife-point robbery of baubles, riches, and the lesser valuable lyrics/demos.
Potential heatstroke.
Ginger Baker playing a can full of gravel on Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me).
And so much more...
Jon, Ben, Solange, Rob & Birch discuss McCartney's best output since The Beatles imploded.
30.11.2020 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
294 ZZ Top - Tres Hombres
Tres Hombres is the third record from ZZ Top (the longest running rock n roll act of all time).
It may lack in Legs and cheap sunglasses but still, we found it to be a passable...
Kidding, y'all. This is one of the greatest records of all time!
Come for the amazing tunes, stay for the gatefold
There is an amazing documentary that came about them you should check out too.
annnnnd since we are link crazy today and refuse to stop talking about them, go check out The Coke Dares
26.11.2020 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
293 Stevie Wonder - Innervisions
Stevie Wonder continues (or begins depending on what jerk is talking) what is the greatest back to back run of recordings ever put to wax with, Innervisions.
This album of the year winner has everything; weird whole tone solos, macking on ladies using fake Spanish, a golden lady , and the continually prescient and horribly sad tale of a black man getting framed by dirty cops.
Rob, Birch, Ben, Solange, and Jon discuss.
23.11.2020 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
292 Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon
Pink Floyd may have better albums than Dark Side of the Moon, but no other record defines them quite as well as this one.
19.11.2020 • 40 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
291 Waylon Jennings - Honky Tonk Heroes
Waylon had always been looking, perhaps unintentionally, for a common ground between country and rock, and Shaver's songs -- sketching an outlaw stance with near defiance, borrowing rock attitude to create the hardest country tunes imaginable
16.11.2020 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
290 Steely Dan - Countdown to Ecstasy
Can't Buy a Thrill became an unexpected hit, and as a response, Donald Fagen became the group's full-time lead vocalist, and he and Walter Becker acted like Steely Dan was a rock & roll band for the group's second album, Countdown to Ecstasy.
12.11.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
289 Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
It was designed to be a blockbuster and it was spilling over two LPs, which was all the better to showcase every element of John's spangled personality. It is good but is it double album good?
9.11.2020 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
288 Todd Rundgren - A Wizard a True Star
Patti Smith was enthusiastic in her review : "Blasphemy even the gods smile on. Rock and roll for the skull. A very noble concept. Past present and tomorrow in one glance. Understanding through musical sensation. Todd Rundgren is preparing us for a generation of frenzied children who will dream in animation."
5.11.2020 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
287 Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells
Mike Oldfield's groundbreaking album Tubular Bells is arguably the finest conglomeration of off-centered instruments concerted together to form a single unique piece. A variety of instruments are combined to create an excitable multitude of rhythms, tones, pitches, and harmonies that all fuse neatly into each other, resulting in an astounding plethora of music. - Mike DeGagne
2.11.2020 • 41 Protokoll, 26 Sekunden
286 Mott The Hoople - Mott
All the Young Dudes actually brought Mott the Hoople success, but you wouldn't know that from its sequel, Mott. Ian Hunter's songs are a set of road tales fraught with exhaustion, disillusionment, and dashed dreams, all told with a wry sense of humor so evident on Mott's earlier work. -AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
29.10.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
285 Herbie Hancock - Head Hunters
I began to feel that I had been spending so much time exploring the upper atmosphere of music and the more ethereal kind of far-out spacey stuff. Now there was this need to take some more of the earth and to feel a little more tethered; a connection to the earth. ... I was beginning to feel that we (the sextet) were playing this heavy kind of music, and I was tired of everything being heavy. I wanted to play something lighter.
— Hancock's sleeve notes: 1997 CD reissue
26.10.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
284 Faust - Faust IV
Coming on the heels of the cut-and-paste sound-collage schizophrenia of The Faust Tapes, Faust IV seems relatively subdued and conventional, though it's still a far cry from what anyone outside the German avant-garde rock scene was doing.
22.10.2020 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
283 Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure
On Roxy Music's debut, the tensions between Brian Eno and Bryan Ferry propelled their music to great, unexpected heights, and for most of the group's second album, For Your Pleasure, the band equals, if not surpasses, those expectations.
19.10.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
282 John Martyn - Solid Air
The album was recorded over eight days and features instrumental contributions by bassist Danny Thompson and members of Fairport Convention.[4][5] "Solid Air", the title track, was dedicated to a friend of Martyn's, Nick Drake, who would die of an antidepressant overdose 18 months after the album was released. - wikipedia
15.10.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
281 Marvin Gaye - Lets Get It On
Serving as Gaye's first venture into the funk genre and romance-themed music, Let's Get It On incorporates smooth soul, doo-wop, and quiet storm. It has been noted by critics for its sexually suggestive lyrics, and was cited by one writer as "one of the most sexually charged albums ever recorded". - Wikipedia
12.10.2020 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
280 Genesis - Selling England by the Pound
Genesis proved that they could rock on Foxtrot but on its follow-up Selling England by the Pound they didn't follow this route, they returned to the English eccentricity of their first records, which wasn't so much a retreat as a consolidation of powers. - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
8.10.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
279 Lou Reed - Berlin
Listeners felt the Berlin album was either a work or macabre genius or a an aural pit of despair - there was not much middle ground. As for critics, the underground press generally loved it, while the mainstream rock magazines trashed it. Lou Reed is trying something different.
5.10.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
278 CAN - Future Days
On Future Days, the band foregrounds the ambient elements they had begun exploring on previous efforts, dispensing largely with traditional rock song structures and instead "creating hazy, expansive soundscapes dominated by percolating rhythms and evocative layers of keys.
1.10.2020 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
277 John Cale - Paris 1919
One of John Cale's very finest solo efforts, Paris 1919 is also among his most accessible records, one which grows in depth and resonance with each successive listen. - AllMusic Review by Jason Ankeny
28.9.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
276 Hawkwind - Space Ritual
Space Ritual is an excellent document of Hawkwind's classic lineup, underscoring the group's status as space rock pioneers. As the quintessential "people's band," Hawkwind carried '60s countercultural idealism into the '70s, gigging constantly, playing wherever there was an audience, and even playing for free on five consecutive days outside the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.
24.9.2020 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
275 Bob Marley and the Wailers - Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire was the major label debut for Bob Marley and the Wailers, and it was an international success upon its release in 1973. Although Bob Marley may have been the main voice, every member of the Wailers made valuable contributions and they were never more united in their vision and sound.
21.9.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
274 King Crimson - Larks' Tongues in Aspic
Larks' Tongues in Aspic showed several significant changes in King Crimson's sound. Having previously relied on saxophone and flute as significant melodic and textural instruments, the band had replaced them with a single violin. This is Prog-jazz-metal-rock that gets us going and was a delightful surprise.
17.9.2020 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
273 David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
Ziggy Stardust wrote the blueprint for David Bowie's hard-rocking glam, and Aladdin Sane essentially follows the pattern, for both better and worse. A lighter affair than Ziggy Stardust, Aladdin Sane is actually a stranger album than its predecessor, buoyed by bizarre lounge-jazz flourishes from pianist Mick Garson and a handful of winding, vaguely experimental songs. -Stephen Thomas Erlewine
14.9.2020 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
272 The Incredible Bongo Band - Bongo Rock
Incredible Bongo Band was the brain child of prolific film and record producer Michael Viner, put together in 1972 to supplement the soundtrack to the virtually anonymous B-Movie film The Thing With Two Heads. They went from a loose studio collective to an instrumental pop covers consortium, interpreting classics of the day in their own inimitable percussion-heavy fashion. Viner recorded 'The Incredible Bongo Band' at MGM studios during down time assembling line-ups from whoever was available at the time.
Apache, originally made famous by The Shadows, is simply legendary in the worlds of dance music and hip hop. One of the most sampled tracks of all time it has been used by Nas, Beastie Boys, Moby, Kanye West, Sugarhill Gang, Jay-Z, Aphex Twin, DJ Shadow, Goldie, Double Dee & Steinski, Faith Evans, Ultramagnetic MC’s, Leaders Of The New School, UNKLE, IBM Nation and DJ Spinna, The Bizzie Boyz, Schoolly D, LL Cool J, 2 Live Crew, 4 Hero, Godfather Don, Diamond D, Luke Vibert, Sway & King Tech, Rebel MC, to name a few...
Apache was a staple for the likes of Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash as they invented the art of DJing at the Bronx block parties of the ‘70s. Over the years it has become a hip hop and breakers anthem and is revered as the break of all original breaks, with the rhythms of this LP even helping to coin the term 'breakbeat'
Lynyrd Skynyrd's fan base continued to grow rapidly throughout 1973, largely due to their opening slot on the Who's Quadrophenia tour in the United States. Their 1974 follow-up, Second Helping, featuring King, Collins and Rossington all collaborating with Van Zant on the songwriting, cemented the band's breakthrough. Its single, "Sweet Home Alabama"
7.9.2020 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
270 Rolling Stones - Exile on Main Street
In the spring of 1971, nine years into their existence as the world’s greatest rock & roll band, the Rolling Stones learned to their great dismay that they were not only broke but would also have to leave England to avoid paying high British income tax. They decamped to the French Riviera and began recording their new album in the basement of Villa Nellcôte, Keith Richards‘ impressive mansion by the sea. The result was the Stones’ only double album, the classic Exile on Main Street. Rock out to this classic album!
3.9.2020 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
269 Al Green - Lets Stay Together
A wonderful album showcasing Green's dynamic soul singer whispers, animated cries, and riffing to enhance his already stirring delivery. Prior to this album, Al Green never had a number one song. The title track, "Let's Stay Together," achieved that status and held it for nine consecutive weeks.
31.8.2020 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
268 War - The World Is a Ghetto
War's third album as an act separate from Eric Burdon was also far and away their most popular, the group's only long-player to top the pop charts. The culmination of everything they'd been shooting for creatively on their two prior albums, it featured work in both succinct pop-accessible idioms as well as challenging extended pieces such as the 13-minute "City, Country, City" and the title track, and encompassed not only soul and funk but elements of blues and psychedelia. - AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder
27.8.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
267 David Bowie - The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the Spiders
Described as a rock opera and also a loose concept album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars is about Bowie's titular alter ego Ziggy Stardust, a fictional androgynous bisexual rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrial beings that would like to save the world but only have a limited time to do so. The narrative of the story quick dissolves but our love of this album does not.
24.8.2020 • 37 Protokoll, 40 Sekunden
266 The Temptations - All Directions
Papa was a rolling stone
20.8.2020 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
265 Alice Cooper - School's Out
School's Out catapulted Alice Cooper into the hard rock stratosphere, largely due to its timeless, all-time classic title track. But while the song became Alice's highest-charting single ever (reaching number seven on the U.S. charts) and recalled the brash, three-and-a-half-minute garage rock of yore, the majority of the album signaled a more complex compositional directional for the band.
17.8.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
264 Roxy Music - Roxy Music
Falling halfway between musical primitivism and art rock ambition, Roxy Music's eponymous debut remains a startling redefinition of rock's boundaries. Simultaneously embracing kitschy glamour and avant-pop, Roxy Music shimmers with seductive style and pulsates with disturbing synthetic textures. - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
13.8.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
263 Paul Simon - Paul Simon
If any musical justification were needed for the breakup of Simon & Garfunkel, it could be found on this striking collection, Paul Simon's post-split debut. From the opening cut, "Mother and Child Reunion" (a Top Ten hit), Simon, who had snuck several subtle musical explorations into the generally conservative S&G sound, broke free. -AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
10.8.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
262 Nick Drake- Pink Moon
By 1970, Nick Drake had lost his passion for life and music. Island Records decided to stop paying him and he turned to prescription drugs and pot. His management said Drake smoked "unbelievable amounts of marijuana" and by 1974, the singer was completely out of the public eye. The last song Nick Drake wrote was called "Black Eyed Dog," supposedly written about Winston Churchill's description of depression. In 1974, Drake was found dead in his room at age 26, apparently from an overdose of antidepressant medication.
6.8.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 33 Sekunden
261 Tim Buckley - Greetings From LA
Buckley fans are split on this album but we aren't. There are plenty of soul/ funk albums that would seem to be more appropriate than another Tim Buckley album that want's to be a Blaxploitation soundtrack. but that is what the book has.
"Tim Buckley: Greetings from L.A. (Warner Bros., 1972) Perverse as it may seem, Buckley's mannered, androgynous moan has real erotic appeal for some, and here it turns a trick. This is rock pornography if anything is, complete with whips, foot fetishes, meat racks, and salacious gasps, and while I wouldn't call the band hard-core, it definitely fills the groove." - Robert Christgau
3.8.2020 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
260 Eagles - Eagles
Balance is the key element of the Eagles' self-titled debut album, a collection that contains elements of rock & roll, folk, and country, overlaid by vocal harmonies alternately suggestive of doo wop, the Beach Boys, and the Everly Brothers. - AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
30.7.2020 • 33 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
259 Davd Ackles - American Gothic
The years have only been kind to the album considered David Ackles's masterpiece when it was released. Ackles combined an early '70s singer-songwriter sensibility with a theater music background that placed him as much in the tradition of Brecht-Weill and Jacques Brel as Bob Dylan. Not only are his songs fully realized, dramatic statements, but Ackles proves himself a warm, accomplished singer. When this album got no higher than #167 on the charts, Ackles's fans were heartbroken. Decades later, American Gothic remains one of those great albums that never found its audience. It waits to be rediscovered. - William Ruhlmann, The All-Music Guide to Rock, 1995
27.7.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
258 T Rex - The Slider
Buoyed by two U.K. number one singles in "Telegram Sam" and "Metal Guru," The Slider became T. Rex's most popular record on both sides of the Atlantic, despite the fact that it produced no hits in the U.S. The Slider essentially replicates all the virtues of Electric Warrior, crammed with effortless hooks and trashy fun.
23.7.2020 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
257 Stephen Stills - Manassas
From the Steven Stills website
By 1972, what we call classic rock was pretty much peaking - though nobody at the time knew it. Except maybe Stephen Stills. The band and double-album he piloted and released that year—both named Manassas—now seem pivotal. Manassas brilliantly summed up the remarkable 1960s creative surge that revitalized rock's roots and encouraged experimentation just when it was at its crest.
20.7.2020 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
256 Stevie Wonder - Talking Book
After releasing two records during 1970-71, Stevie Wonder expanded his compositional palette with 1972's Talking Book to include societal ills as well as tender love songs, and so recorded the first smash album of his career.
16.7.2020 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
255 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Will the Circle Be Unbroken
It took the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band until this album to come up with a merger of rock and country music that worked for both sides and everyone involved. Not only did this album result in exposure to a new and wider audience for the likes of Mother Maybelle Carter, Roy Acuff, Earl Scruggs, Merle Travis, and others, but this was the first real country album that a lot of rock listeners under the age of 30 ever heard.
13.7.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
254 Todd Rundgren - Something Anything
After two albums, Todd Rundgren had one hit and a burgeoning cult following, plus growing respect as a hitmaking record producer. There's no question he was busy, but as it turns out, all this work only scratched the surface of his ambition. He had decided to abandon the Runt pretense and recorded a full double album by himself .
9.7.2020 • 35 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
253 Milton Nascimento E Lô Borges - Clube Da Esquina
1972 saw Brazil controlled by a repressive military regime, but it was also a watershed moment for Brazilian pop music, or as it’s often called, MPB. Tropicália heroes Gilberto Gil and Caetano Veloso had found success outside of Brazil and had already stirred the flames of inspiration for the corner music collective and people from the Minas Gerais state called Clube Da Esquina.
6.7.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
252 Hugh Masekela - Home Is Where the Music Is
Home is where the music is , marked a sharp detour from Hugh Masekela’s more pop-oriented jazz records of the '60s. Masekela was chasing a different groove altogether. He was looking to create a very different kind of fusion, one that involved the rhythms and melodies of his native South Africa, and included the more spiritual, soul-driven explorations.
2.7.2020 • 1 Stunde, 41 Protokoll, 21 Sekunden
251 Lou Reed - Transformer
Being Lou Reed in 1972 was a raw deal: two years after walking away from one of the greatest and most influential bands in rock history, he found himself a penniless, strung-out wreck, with a career suddenly and seriously on the wane. To make matters worse, his self-titled solo debut, released earlier that year, was a monumental flop, a hastily thrown together collection of second rate re-recordings of Velvet Underground outtakes that lacked the intensity and focus of his earlier music. Reed was at a crossroads, unsure of which direction to take his newfound independence.
29.6.2020 • 1 Stunde, 54 Protokoll, 34 Sekunden
250 Yes - Close to the Edge
Close to the Edge comprised just three tracks that represented the musical, lyrical, and sonic culmination of all that Yes had worked toward over the past five years. We are now in heavy prog.
25.6.2020 • 2 Std., 20 Protokoll, 29 Sekunden
249 Deep Purple - Made in Japan
Recorded over three nights in August 1972, Deep Purple's Made in Japan was the record that brought the band to headliner status in the U.S. and elsewhere, and it remains a landmark in the history of heavy metal music.
22.6.2020 • 2 Std., 16 Protokoll, 5 Sekunden
248 Slade - Slayed
Crank the volume up and the whole world will be going crazee all over again. A very fun record that inspired everything from , hard rock, to glam to 80's hair metal.
18.6.2020 • 2 Std., 27 Protokoll, 9 Sekunden
247 Curtis Mayfield - Superfly
Mayfield, along with several other soul and funk musicians, spread messages of hope in the face of oppression, pride in being a member of the black race and gave courage to a generation of people who were demanding their human rights, without abandoning the struggle for equality. He has been compared to Martin Luther King, Jr. for making a lasting impact in the civil rights struggle with his inspirational music. This album works not only as a soundtrack but as a stand alone album.
15.6.2020 • 1 Stunde, 55 Protokoll, 8 Sekunden
246 Neil Young - Harvest
Graham Nash -- of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young -- has a story about his friend, Neil Young, that has been almost too perfect to believe for nearly three decades.
As the myth goes, Nash was at Young's ranch just south of San Francisco when Young asked him if he wanted to hear something. (That something would become Young's now famous 1972 "Harvest" album, which features the track "Heart of Gold.") Nash, of course, said yes and suggested going into Young's studio. That wasn't Young's plan.
"He said, 'Get into the rowboat,'" Nash explained on NPR's Fresh Air in 2013. "I said, 'Get into the rowboat?' He said, 'Yeah, we’re going to go out into the middle of the lake.'"
The two row out on the lake, with Nash assuming Young brought a cassette player and headphones with him.
"Oh, no," said Nash on NPR. "He has his entire house as the left speaker and his entire barn as the right speaker. And I heard 'Harvest' coming out of these two incredibly large loud speakers louder than hell. It was unbelievable. Elliot Mazer, who produced 'Harvest,' came down to the shore of the lake and he shouted out to Neil, 'How was that, Neil?'"
As Nash explained, "I swear to God, Neil Young shouted back, 'More barn!'"
11.6.2020 • 2 Std., 19 Sekunden
245 Steely Dan - Can't Buy a Thrill
Most rock & roll bands are a tightly wound unit that developed their music through years of playing in garages and clubs around their hometown. Steely Dan never subscribed to that aesthetic. As the vehicle for the songwriting of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen, Steely Dan defied all rock & roll conventions.
-Artist Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
8.6.2020 • 1 Stunde, 56 Protokoll, 22 Sekunden
244 Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath, Vol. 4
Often overlooked by the general public and stories of studio insanity can't keep this album from showing Black Sabbath create something interesting.. "The recording was plagued with problems, many due to substance abuse. In the studio, the band regularly had speaker boxes full of cocaine delivered.[2] It’s no secret the band consumed Scarface-like piles of powder and other substances at the time Ward said. There was one point where Ozzy had spray-painted my private parts,And then I read on the spray paint it was poisonous and do not apply to the skin, so in fear of my private parts, I panicked and went kind of crazy.” (Osbourne, in his 2010 memoir I Am Ozzy, wrote that it was Iommi who spray-painted Ward's junk.)
4.6.2020 • 1 Stunde, 52 Protokoll, 51 Sekunden
243 Big Star - #1 Record
A classic record that went unnoticed on it's release but has seen a huge influence on artist with each re-release. Sit back crank it up and enough this power pop masterpiece.
1.6.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
242 Deep Purple - Machine Head
Led Zeppelin's fourth album, Black Sabbath's Paranoid, and Deep Purple's Machine Head have stood the test of time as the Holy Trinity of English hard rock and heavy metal, serving as the fundamental blueprints followed by virtually every heavy rock & roll band since the early '70s. - AllMusic summery by Eduardo Rivadavia
28.5.2020 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
241 Randy Newman - Sail Away
Randy Newman's third studio album, finds the singer/songwriter at the beginning of a great career with a beautiful blend of orchestrated pop, stripped-down insight and humor. You listen to Randy and you are going to learn something.
25.5.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
240 David Bowie - Hunky Dory
Bowie has arrived with Hunky Dory, a kaleidoscopic array of pop styles, tied together only by Bowie's sense of vision: a sweeping, cinematic mélange of high and low art, ambiguous sexuality, kitsch, and class. Another classic. This is going to be a good year.
21.5.2020 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
239 T. Rex - Electric Warrior
The most iconic band of the U.K. glam rock scene of the '70s, T. Rex were the creation of Marc Bolan, who started out as a cheerfully addled acolyte of psychedelia and folk-rock until he turned to swaggering rock & roll with boogie rhythm and a tricked-up fashion sense. For a couple years, T. Rex were the biggest band in England and a potent cult item in the United States. - Artist Biography by Mark Deming . This album defined many of our parties and still does today. Such a great time.
18.5.2020 • 1 Stunde, 45 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
238 Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Schmilsson
When the Beatles famously said Nilsson was their favorite artist. He went from a great songwriter to a world renown stardom. Nilsson was one of the few major pop-rock recording artists of his era to achieve significant commercial success without ever performing major public concerts or undertaking regular tours. The craft of his songs and the defiant attitude he projected remains a touchstone for later generations of indie rock musicians. We talk to the biggest Nilsson fan that I know and I feel like she could be in the running for biggest fan in the Midwest!
14.5.2020 • 2 Std., 17 Protokoll, 16 Sekunden
237 John Prine - John Prine
One of the most celebrated singer/songwriters of his generation, John Prine is a master storyteller whose work is often witty and always heartfelt, frequently offering a sly but sincere reflection of his Midwestern roots. While Prine's songs are often rooted in folk and country flavors, he's no stranger to rock & roll, R&B, and rockabilly, and he readily adapts his rough but expressive voice to his musical surroundings. And though Prine has never scored a major hit of his own, his songs have been recorded by a long list of well-respected artists, including Johnny Cash, Bonnie Raitt, Kris Kristofferson, George Strait, Bette Midler, Paul Westerberg, and Dwight Yoakam. Artist Biography by Jason Ankeny
11.5.2020 • 1 Stunde, 52 Protokoll, 54 Sekunden
236 Gene Clark - White Light
Clark took time to hone his songwriting to its barest essentials. The focus on these tracks is intense, they are taut and reflect his growing obsession with country music. I think it sounds a little too much like Bob Dylan, but as far as influences you could do worst.
7.5.2020 • 1 Stunde, 33 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
235 Flamin' Groovies - Teenage Head
While they first rose to fame in San Francisco in the late '60s, they had little interest in the psychedelic music that was all the rage in the Bay Area and instead focused on pure roots rock and Rhythm and Blues. It's simple straightforward and fun as hell.
4.5.2020 • 18 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
234 The Faces - A Nod Is as Good as a Wink... to a Blind Horse
There are few records that feel like a never-ending party like A Nod. When you consider that the band also had Long Player to their credit and had their hands all over Every Picture in 1971, it's hard to imagine another band or singer having a year more extraordinary as this.
30.4.2020 • 2 Std., 9 Protokoll, 32 Sekunden
233 Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70' With Ginger Baker - Live
Originally released in 1971, this LP had Fela Kuti solidifying the format that would take him into international visibility in the years to come: extended tracks with grooves that mixed African and funk rhythms, punctuated by rudimentary lyrics. - AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger
We can't stop grooving to this album! its great.
27.4.2020 • 1 Stunde, 48 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
232 Janis Joplin - Pearl
One last great album for the troubled singer songwriter. This one cooks.
She left $1500 in her will for a funeral party. It was held at The Lion's Share in San Anselmo, California, on October 26, 1971. The Grateful Dead performed.
23.4.2020 • 2 Std., 4 Protokoll, 22 Sekunden
231 Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
What a crazy funky album. As the story goes, George Clinton, the leader of Funkadelic, told guitarist Eddie Hazel to imagine he was told his mother died and later on learned it was not true, this all under the influence of LSD. Once Clinton realized how powerful the solo sounded he faded the bass played by Billy Bass Nelson and drums played by Tiki Fulwood out.
20.4.2020 • 2 Std., 36 Sekunden
230 Joni Mitchell - Blue
Joni Mitchell provides us with an amazing introspective album. The album employs sparse musical arrangements leaning heavily towards the folk genre, with Mitchell playing acoustic guitar, piano, or dulcimer as the primary instrument to accompany her vocals. Lyrically, each of the songs on Blue hone in on a specific feeling, situation or, in many cases, a specific person.
Beyond its many subsequent accolades, Blue was also a commercial success in its time, reaching #15 in the US and #3 in the UK. With the album’s success, Mitchell decided to return to live touring and continued on to develop some of the most interesting music of her career.
16.4.2020 • 2 Std., 22 Protokoll, 2 Sekunden
229 Leonard Cohen - Songs of Love and Hate
Songs of Love and Hate captured Cohen in one of his finest hours as a songwriter, and the best selections rank with the most satisfying work of his career. If Songs of Love and Hate isn't Cohen's best album, it comes close enough to be essential to anyone interested in his work. Brilliant.
13.4.2020 • 2 Std., 14 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
228 Emerson Lake Palmer - Pictures at an Exhibition
One of the seminal documents of the progressive rock era, a record that made its way into the collections of millions of high-school kids who never heard of Modest Mussorgsky and knew nothing of Russia's Nationalist "Five." It does some violence to Mussorgsky, but Pictures at an Exhibition is also the most energetic and well-realized live release in Emerson, Lake & Palmer's catalog, and it makes a fairly compelling case for adapting classical pieces in this way. - AllMusic Review by Bruce Eder
9.4.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
227 Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells a Story
Rod Stewart perfected his blend of hard rock, folk, and blues on his masterpiece, Every Picture Tells a Story and it's hard to deny the easy going rocker Maggie May.
6.4.2020 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
226 Serge Gainsbourg - Histoire De Melody Nelson
Histoire de Melody Nelson is arguably Serge Gainsbourg's most coherent and perfectly realized studio album, with the lush arrangements which characterize the majority of his work often mixed here with funky rhythm lines which underscore the musky allure of the music.
2.4.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
225 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin IV
This album is sheer perfection. The album was a commercial and critical success and is Led Zeppelin's best-selling, shipping over 37 million copies worldwide. It is one of the best-selling albums in the US, while critics have regularly placed it highly on lists of the greatest albums of all time.
30.3.2020 • 33 Protokoll, 21 Sekunden
224 Emerson Lake Palmer - Tarkus
Prog is here. "Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1970 eponymous LP was only a rehearsal. It hit hard because of the novelty of the act (allegedly the first supergroup in rock history), but felt more like a collection of individual efforts and ideas than a collective work. All doubts were dissipated by the release of Tarkus in 1971. Side one of the original LP is occupied by the 21-minute title epic track, beating both Genesis' "Supper's Ready" and Yes' "Close to the Edge" by a year." -AllMusic Review by François Couture
Prog nerds come alive
26.3.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
223 Don Mclean - American Pie
"Don McLean's second album, American Pie is dominated by its title track, a lengthy, allegorical history of rock & roll that topped the singles chart putting the LP at number one. "American Pie" has remained as much a cultural touchstone as a song, sung by everyone from Garth Brooks to Madonna while the record itself has earned a registered three-million plays on U.S. radio stations." - AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann
We know it's a song you must here but the entire album?
23.3.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 8 Sekunden
222 Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colors
The title song, "Coat of many colors" about Dolly growing up poor is good enough to make this record part of the 1001 albums you must hear, but then she proceeds to craft smart and insightful collection of songs that has all the making of a classic album. Rob and Ben talk about the time they went to Dollywood in the middle of the night.
19.3.2020 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
221 Elton John - Madman Across the Water
Trading the cinematic aspirations of Tumbleweed Connection for a tentative stab at prog rock, Elton John and Bernie Taupin delivered another excellent collection of songs with Madman Across the Water. Like its two predecessors, Madman Across the Water is driven by the sweeping string arrangements of Paul Buckmaster, who gives the songs here a richly dark and haunting edge.
-AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
16.3.2020 • 30 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
220 Can - Tago Mago
We get some first time listeners of this album and they are very very happy. Can might be the most underrated band from the 70's and this album is not merely one of the best Krautrock albums of all time, but is probably one of the best albums ever, period.
12.3.2020 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
219 The Doors - L.A. Woman
The final album with Jim Morrison in the lineup is by far their most blues-oriented, and the singer's poetic ardor is undiminished, though his voice sounds increasingly worn and craggy on some numbers. The seven-minute title track was a car-cruising classic that celebrated both the glamour and seediness of Los Angeles; the other long cut, the brooding, jazzy "Riders on the Storm," was the group at its most melodic and ominous. -AllMusic Review by Richie Unterberger
9.3.2020 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
218 Yes - Fragile
Following the success of their tour to support their previous album, The Yes Album (1971), the band regrouped in London to work on a follow-up. Early into the sessions, keyboardist Tony Kaye was fired over his reluctance to learn more synthesizers and was replaced with Rick Wakeman of the Strawbs, whose experience with a wider range of keyboards expanded the group's sound. "Roundabout" has become one of the best-known Yes songs; it has been performed at nearly every concert since its release
5.3.2020 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
217 The Beach Boys - Surfs Up
Wrapped up in a mess of contradictions, Surf's Up defined the Beach Boys' tumultuous career better than any other album.
2.3.2020 • 32 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
216 John Lennon - Imagine
Lennon is back for another great album with it's iconic song for all the dreamers.
Imagine there's no heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today... Aha-ah...
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion, too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace... You...
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world... You...
You may say I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
27.2.2020 • 2 Std., 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
215 The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
With its offhand mixture of decadence, roots music, and outright malevolence, Sticky Fingers set the tone for the rest of the decade for the Stones.
24.2.2020 • 2 Std., 1 Minute, 31 Sekunden
214 The Allman Brothers Band - At Fillmore East
Forty-five years ago, on March 11th, 1971, the Allman Brothers Band took the stage at Bill Graham’s vaunted Fillmore East Theater in New York for the first of a series of shows that are among the most celebrated in rock history. The Allmans weren’t even supposed to be the headliners.
20.2.2020 • 2 Std., 40 Protokoll, 12 Sekunden
213 Isaac Hayes - Shaft- Music From the Soundtrack
Of the many wonderful blaxpoitation soundtracks to emerge during the early '70s, Shaft certainly deserves mention as not only one of the most lasting but also one of the most successful. We can dig it! At the 1972 Grammy Awards, "Theme from Shaft" won the awards for Best Engineered Recording, Non-Classical and Best Instrumental Arrangement and at the Academy Awards that year, Hayes became the first African-American to win an Oscar for a non-acting category when "Theme from Shaft" won the award for Best Original Song.
17.2.2020 • 2 Std., 20 Protokoll, 51 Sekunden
212 Carole King - Tapestry
This album will give you chills. Amazing!
It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. In the United States, it has been certified Diamond by the RIAA with more than 10 million copies sold.[3] It received four Grammy Awards in 1972, including Album of the Year
13.2.2020 • 1 Stunde, 55 Protokoll, 3 Sekunden
211 The Who - Who's Next
By 1970, the Who had obtained significant critical and commercial success branching out to one of the first rock opera’s Tommy but they had started to become detached from their original youthful mod/rocker audience with their heady ambitions projects. The group had also started to drift apart from manager Kit Lambert, owing to his preoccupation with their label, Track Records. After they had been touted as one if not the best live band and releasing a live album to back it up, Pete Townshend in particular recognized that they needed to do something new.
10.2.2020 • 1 Stunde, 52 Protokoll, 23 Sekunden
210 Bee Gees - Trafalgar
Despite the hit single, "How Can You Mend a Broken Heart," the album showed the limits of the Bee Gees' talents as songwriters and of their appeal as album artists. We also figure out which one of the brothers we really have a problem with.
6.2.2020 • 2 Std., 1 Minute, 29 Sekunden
209 Yes - The Yes Album
Their third time out proved the charm -- The Yes Album constituted a de facto second debut, introducing the sound that would carry them forward across the next decade or more. Prog is here. Prog is real.
3.2.2020 • 1 Stunde, 53 Protokoll, 19 Sekunden
208 Marvin Gaye - Whats Going On
The central theme of "What's Going On" and the album of the same name came from Marvin Gaye's own life. When his brother Frankie returned from Vietnam, Gaye noticed that his outlook had changed. He put himself in his brother's shoes and wrote a song that stands among the most tuneful works of consciousness-raising in American music. A masterpiece for Soul music
30.1.2020 • 2 Std., 15 Protokoll, 9 Sekunden
207 Sly the Family Stone - Theres a Riot Goin On
Having achieved great success with their 1969 album Stand! and performance at Woodstock, Sly & the Family Stone were due to have submitted an album of new recordings to Epic Records by 1970. However, Sly Stone missed several recording deadlines, worrying CBS executive Clive Davis, and a Greatest Hits album was released in an eighteen-month stretch during which the band released no new material, By 1970, Stone had become erratic and moody, missing nearly a third of the band's concert dates.A rift developed between Sly and the rest of the band, which led to drummer Gregg Errico's departure in early 1971. There’s a Riot goin’ on is Stone's darker, more conceptual work that was influenced by his drug use and the events that writer Miles Marshall Lewis called "the death of the sixties"; political assassinations, police brutality, the decline of the civil rights movement and social disillusionment.
27.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 49 Protokoll, 48 Sekunden
206 David Crosby - If I Could Only Remember My Name
one of four high-profile albums released by each member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Youngin the wake of their chart-topping Déjà Vu album. There is a subtle beauty but also a lackadaisical approach.
23.1.2020 • 31 Protokoll, 50 Sekunden
205 Jethro Tull - Aqualung
Jethro Tull were a unique phenomenon in popular music history. Their mix of hard rock, folk melodies, blues licks, surreal, impossibly dense lyrics, and overall profundity defied easy analysis, but that didn't dissuade fans from giving them 11 gold and five platinum albums. At the same time, critics rarely took them seriously, and they were off the cutting-edge of popular music by the end of the '70s. But no record store in the country was complete without their 1971 classic Aqualung .
20.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 44 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
204 Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs
In the second half of 1967 and through to early 1968, when still part of Pink Floyd, Barrett's behavior became increasingly erratic and unpredictable. Many report having seen him on stage with the group during this period, strumming on one chord through an entire concert or not playing at all. We discussion why is this tortured artist is is viewed as both brilliant and terrible
16.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 57 Protokoll, 7 Sekunden
203 Santana - Abraxas
An excellent record, Abraxas would be considered a marketing exec's worst nightmare. But at the dawn of the 1970s, this unorthodox mix of rock, jazz, salsa, and blues proved quite successful. Wonderful cover and yes , he later became famous for smooth.
13.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 54 Protokoll, 19 Sekunden
202 Paul McCartney - McCartney
McCartney has an endearingly ragged, homemade quality that makes even its filler and there is a lot of filler and ideas but maybe not complete songs.
9.1.2020 • 2 Std., 4 Protokoll, 47 Sekunden
201 James Taylor - Sweet Baby James
When people use the term "singer/songwriter" (often modified by the word "sensitive") in praise or in criticism, they're thinking of James Taylor. Although this singer songwriter is one of the best selling and most influence, we find some faults in the album and it's scattered approach that don't always seem to play to Taylor's strengths.
6.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 52 Protokoll, 52 Sekunden
200 The Stooges - Fun House
Producer Don Gallucci (of the Kingsmen) took the approach that the Stooges were a powerhouse live band, and their best bet was to recreate the band's live set with as little fuss as possible. That was the best idea as the Stooges never sounded more wild and raw! We made it to Episode 200! Thank you!
2.1.2020 • 1 Stunde, 44 Protokoll, 59 Sekunden
199 Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die
John Barleycorn Must Die moved beyond the jamming that had characterized some of Traffic's earlier work to approach the emerging field of jazz-rock. And that helped the band to achieve its commercial potential; this became Traffic's first gold album but we aren't quite sure why.
30.12.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
198 Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman
After a long recover from Tuberculosis in 1968 Cat Stevens gives us Tea for the Tillerman. The story of a young man's search for spiritual meaning in a soulless class society he found abhorrent. He hadn't yet reached his destination, but he was confident he was going in the right direction, traveling at his own, unhurried pace.
26.12.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 18 Sekunden
197 Simon and Garfunkel - Bridge Over Troubled Water
So Long Arrrrrtttteeeeee!
23.12.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
196 George Harrison - All Things Must Pass
Drawing on his backlog of unused compositions from the late Beatles era, Harrison crafted material that managed the rare feat of conveying spiritual mysticism without sacrificing his gifts for melody and grand, sweeping arrangements. Enhanced by Phil Spector's lush orchestral production and Harrison's own superb slide guitar, nearly every song is excellent. We discuss if it's a triple album or a double album with a bonus disc.
19.12.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
195 Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley
known for its loose and scrappy approach Rod Stewart's band members break out acoustic guitars and mandolins to play music that was never going to sound overly pretty because of the grit and gruff of Rod. This is great first attempt for Rod but we all know the album that is going to really shine.
16.12.2019 • 18 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
194 Soft Machine - Third
Soft Machine plunged deeper into jazz and contemporary electronic music on this pivotal release, which incited The Village Voice to call it a milestone achievement when it was released. We are surprised by how out there it gets while remaining somewhat accessible. However Robert Wyatt vocals on "Moon in June" are terrible.
12.12.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
193 The Who - Live at Leeds
The prove that just because they can make an important artistic statement like Tommy that they are still one of the most uproariously exciting live band. This was a crucial album to hold over the Mod rocking Who crowd till Who's Next arrives. If you want to know how to put on a good maximum R'n'B live show this should be your bible.
9.12.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
192 Ananda Shankar - Ananda Shankar
Shankar envisioned a musical form that blended Indian classical music with Western rock and electronic styles. Shankar's first album was one of the first to successfully explore the crossover of psychedelic rock with Indian music including simplified sitar covers of jumpin jack flash and light my fire . What sounds like a parody to use now was ahead of it's time.
5.12.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
191 Nick Drake - Bryter Layter
Another Nick Drake album and more great tunes.
2.12.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
190 Grateful Dead - American Beauty
American Beauty eventually spawned the band's highest charting single -- "Truckin'," the greasy blues-rock tribute to nomadic counterculture -- but it also contained some of their most spiritual and open-hearted sentiments ever. While the Dead eventually amassed a following so devoted that following the band from city to city became the center of many people’s lives, the majority of the band's magic came in the boundless heights it reached in its live sets but rarely managed to capture in the studio setting. American Beauty is a categorical exception to this
28.11.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
189 Van Morrison - Moondance
Moondance found Morrison abandoning the abstract folk jazz compositions of Astral Weeks in favor of more formally composed songs, which he wrote and produced entirely himself. Its lively rhythm and blues/rock music was the style he would become most known for in his career. Van the man!
25.11.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
188 Deep Purple - Deep Purple in Rock
Deep Purple entering their classic Mark 2 lineup has decided to go full on Rock in this fun album.
21.11.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
187 Led Zeppelin - III
On their first two albums, Led Zeppelin unleashed a relentless barrage of heavy blues and rockabilly riffs, but Led Zeppelin III provided the band with the necessary room to grow musically.
18.11.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
186 Neil Young - After the Gold Rush
Neil Young continues his gold era as he pursues the country ballads of love lorned heartbreak in After the gold rush.
14.11.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
185 Black Sabbath - Paranoid
Paranoid was not only Black Sabbath's most popular record, it also stands as one of the greatest and most influential heavy metal albums of all time. This makes us rethink recording a second album so close to the first because this album rules!
11.11.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
184 Crosby Stills Nash and Young - Deja Vu
One of the most hotly awaited second albums in history Déjà Vu lived up to its expectations and rose to number one on the charts. Those achievements are all the more astonishing given the fact that the group barely held together through the estimated 800 hours it took to record Déjà Vu and scarcely functioned as a group for most of that time.
7.11.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
183 John Lennon - Plastic Ono Band
The cliché about singer/songwriters is that they sing confessionals direct from their heart, but John Lennon exploded the myth behind that cliché, as well as many others, on his first official solo record.
4.11.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
182 Stephen Stills - Stephen Stills
Stephan Stills created a number one hit with "Love the One You're With." but this album leaves a lot to be desired with the amount of talent that was included on the album including the presence of Hendrix and Clapton on two cuts.
31.10.2019 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
181 Carpenters - Close to You
This second album saw the carpenters come into their own with Richard’s light, airy melodies and meticulously crafted, clean arrangements that appealed to a wide variety of audiences. Karen Carpenter's calm, crystal bell like voice was distinctive and fit perfectly with the music. The result was a well crafted pop gem that gave them super stardom while at the same time confounded critics and the 1960’s rock n roll scensters. Is it Too clean? too pop? Too soft? We will discuss.
28.10.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
180 The Doors - Morrison Hotel
The Doors returned to crunching, straightforward hard rock on Morrison Hotel, an album that, despite yielding no major hit singles, returned them to critical favor with hip listeners. For as much as they returned I don't know that the Doors were ever the same.
24.10.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
179 Black Sabbath - Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath's debut album is the birth of heavy metal as we now know it. Compatriots like Blue Cheer, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple were already setting new standards for volume and heaviness in the realms of psychedelia, blues-rock, and prog rock. Yet of these metal pioneers, Sabbath are the only one whose sound today remains instantly recognizable as heavy metal, even after decades of evolution in the genre.
-AllMusic Review by Steve Huey-
21.10.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
178 Spirit - Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus
The best of the "B" bands
17.10.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
177 Miles Davis - Bitches Brew
One of the most revolutionary albums in jazz history to some. We try and formulate our opinions for an album that is made to be all things and nothing at the same time.
14.10.2019 • 33 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
176 Derek and the Dominos – Layla Other Assorted Love Songs
Formed by guitarist/singer Eric Clapton with other former members of Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, in the spring of 1970. From late August to early October, they recorded the celebrated double album Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs with guitarist Duane Allman sitting in. Powerful record but not everyone in the club is excited about more Clapton.
10.10.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
175 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Cosmos Factory
This album is a hit machine.
7.10.2019 • 1 Minute, 5 Sekunden
174 Frank Zappa - Hot Rats
Hot Rats' genius lies in the way it fuses the compositional sophistication of jazz with rock's down-and-dirty attitude -- there's a real looseness and grit to the three lengthy jams. Frank is out there but some of the group don't know that they want to be there. We also end with a Zappa True/False.
3.10.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
173 Alexander Spence - Oar
The album is sometimes called a "soundtrack to schizophrenia" and a "visionary solo effort," but became delegated to bargain bins shortly after its release in the spring of 1969. However, those who did hear it were instantly drawn into Spence's inimitable sonic surrealism.
30.9.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
172 The Stooges - the Stooges
The Stooges soon gained a reputation for their wild, primitive live performances. Pop, especially, became known for his outrageous onstage behavior—smearing his bare chest with hamburger meat and peanut butter, cutting himself with shards of glass, and flashing his genitalia to the audience. Pop is sometimes credited with the invention or popularization of stage diving.
26.9.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
171 Scott Walker - Scott 4
Walker wasn't on the chart with his fourth album, but the result was probably his finest '60s LP. The over blown production and his subversive non commercial friend lyrics stand by a relatively stripped-down approach that works in way that is unexpected. It's hard to pinpoint what was or wasn't engaging about this album but we will try.
23.9.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
170 Fairport Convention- Liege and Lief
In the decades since its original release, more than one writer has declared Fairport Convention's Liege & Lief the definitive British folk-rock album. We are pleasantly surprised with this seminal Fairport Album.
19.9.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
169 Leonard Cohen - Songs From a Room
Jews harp? Jaws harp? Juice harp? Leonard Cohen uses them on every track.
16.9.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
168 King Crimson - In the Court of the Crimson King
In the court of the crimson..........KING! so epic!
12.9.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 33 Sekunden
167 The Kinks - Arthur or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire
Kinks frontman Ray Davies constructed the concept album as the soundtrack to a Granada Television play and developed the storyline with novelist Julian Mitchell; however, the television programme was cancelled and never produced. The rough plot revolved around Arthur Morgan, a carpet-layer, who was based on Ray and guitarist Dave Davies' brother-in-law Arthur Anning. Come along as we sing along to the Kinks.
9.9.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
166 Grateful Dead - Live Dead
The Grateful Dead's fourth title was likewise their first extended concert recording. Spread over two LPs, Live/Dead introduced all to the world to what it was like to experience a dead show for better or worst.
5.9.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
165 Isaac Hayes - Hot Buttered Soul
Hot Buttered Soul set the precedent for how soul would evolve into a funky groove. It remains an seminal record that many would consider the starting point for "baby making music".
2.9.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
164 Youngbloods - Elephant Mountain
After their breakout hit "get together" the Youngbloods moved to Northern California and started blending affective pop/rock melodies and lyrics with their good time jug band roots, the Youngbloods were instantly embraced by the already blossoming Bay Area music community, but they won't be embraced by our group.
29.8.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
163 Fairport Convention - Unhalfbricking
Considered one of the greatest English folk bands of the 1960's Fairport Convention drew upon traditional styles and combined them with contemporary sounds to great effect. News flash Rob doesn't like folk music.
26.8.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
162 Chicago - Chicago Transit Authority
Few debut albums can boast as consistently solid an effort as the self-titled Chicago Transit Authority (1969). Although this was ultimately the septet's first national exposure, the group was far from the proverbial "overnight sensation." Does being the tightest band make you the best? Let's discuss.
22.8.2019 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
161 Tim Buckley - Happy Sad
By 1969, Tim Buckley seemed bored with traditional acoustic folk. Happy / Sad marked the beginning of Buckley's experimental period, incorporating elements of jazz by way of Lee Underwood’s – guitar, keyboards & David Friedman's vibraphone . Buckley also decided he wanted to take control of the songs and lyrics penning the entire album himself , and began to really use his voice with drawn out phasings so that they acted as another instrument blending into the songs instead of on top of the melodies. The album’s songs are a minimal tapestry that slowly draw the lister into Buckley mesmerizing visions about loneliness, love and loss.
19.8.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
160 Sly and the Family Stone - Stand!
"Stand!" is the pinnacle of Sly & the Family Stone's early work, a record that represents a culmination of the group's musical vision and accomplishment.
15.8.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
159 The Temptations - Cloud Nine
"Cloud Nine" is an album that would become one of the defining early funk examples, with songs that not only took Motown in a new direction, but helped to shape the genre as well, but only on the first half. The second half shows the temptations right back in their comfort zone, and that is not a bad thing.
12.8.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
158 MC5 - Kick Out the Jams
Rather than try to capture their legendary on-stage energy in a studio, MC5 opted to record their first album during a live concert at their home base, Detroit's Grande Ballroom. From Brother J.C. Crawford's rabble-rousing introduction to the final wash on feedback on "Starship," Kick Out the Jams is one of the most powerfully energetic live albums ever made.
8.8.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
157 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II
Recorded quickly during Led Zeppelin's first American tours, Led Zeppelin II provided the blueprint for all the heavy metal bands that followed it. Since the group could only enter the studio for brief amounts of time, most of the songs that compose II are reworked blues and rock & roll standards. Some of the group fe3els like it was a rushed album and doesn't have the same teeth as the first but still enjoyable.
5.8.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
156 The Band - The Band
The Band, the group's second album, was a more deliberate and even more accomplished effort, partially because the players had become a more cohesive unit, and partially because guitarist Robbie Robertson. The arrangements were simultaneously loose and assured, giving the songs a timeless appeal, while the lyrics continued to paint portraits of 19th century rural life.
1.8.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
155 Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin had a fully formed, distinctive sound from the outset, as their eponymous debut illustrates. Taking the heavy, distorted electric blues of Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and Cream to an extreme, Zeppelin created a majestic, powerful brand of guitar rock constructed around simple, memorable riffs and lumbering rhythms.
29.7.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
154 Quicksilver Messenger Service - Happy Trails
Without question, this follow-up to Quicksilver Messenger Service's self-titled debut release is the most accurate in portraying the band on vinyl in the same light as the group's critically and enthusiastically acclaimed live performances. The album is essentially centered around the extended reworkings of Bo Diddley's "Who Do You Love?" and "Mona". The group finds most of the album boring, and uninspired with the exception of a few of the originals.
25.7.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
153 The Velvet Underground - The Velvet Underground
Upon first release, the Velvet Underground's self-titled third album must have surprised their fans nearly as much as their first two albums shocked the few mainstream music fans who heard them. After testing the limits of how musically and thematically challenging rock could be on Velvet Underground & Nico and White Light/White Heat, this 1969 release sounded spare, quiet, and contemplative, as if the previous albums documented some manic, speed-fueled party and this was the subdued morning after.
22.7.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
152 Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis
After a 14-year absence from Memphis, Elvis Presley returned to cut what was certainly his greatest album. The fact that From Elvis in Memphis came out as well as it did is something of a surprise, in retrospect
18.7.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
151 Dusty Springfield - Dusty in Memphis
Hoping to reinvigorate her career and boost her credibility, Springfield signed with Atlantic Records, Home of soul greatest Dusty idolized such as Aretha Franklin. Although she was well versed in R&B and soul songs, she had never released an entire album of R&B material. It was there in American Sound Studios that dusty create one of her best albums.
15.7.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
150 Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left
Underrated in his own time Nick Drake had a resurgence after his passing at a young age. On this debut album Drake's lyrics capture a subtle poetry of emotion while his singing is soft, articulate and sometimes haunting.
11.7.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
149 The Rolling Stones - Let It Bleed
For their next album Let it Bleed The stones would continue the return to the ragged blues rock songs of protest and misery but this time they would do away with any psydelic elements in favor of a country accent. And like the previous album the opening track shows that the Stones only sharpen their licks as gimme shelter sounds like a beautiful siren in the distance before a riotous explosion of guitar and share sets the political anthem on fire.
8.7.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
148 Pentangle - Basket of Light
An unexpected album from the UK folk "supergroup" featuring
Bert Jansch, John Renbourn and Jacqui McShee that moved folk into jazz territory with flourishes of psych.
4.7.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
147 Bee Gees - Odessa
The group members may disagree for personal reasons, but Odessa is easily the best and most enduring of the Bee Gees' albums of the 1960s.
1.7.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
146 Miles Davis - In a Silent Way
Upon its release, the album was met by controversy among music critics, particularly those of jazz and rock music, who were divided in their reaction to its experimental musical structure and Davis's electric approach. Grady has a lot to say and Rob thinks he is starting to like Jazz.
27.6.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
145 The Who - Tommy
After the dry run of the Who’s previous album “ the who sell out” Pete Townshead spearheaded a new project that was both innovative and ambitious. Tommy was a full-blown concept rock opera complete with overtune, interludes and an interwoven story about a boy Tommy.
24.6.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 12 Sekunden
144 The Beatles - Abbey Road
The last Beatles album to be recorded (although Let It Be was the last to be released), Abbey Road was a fitting swan song for the group
20.6.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
143 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Green River
After the success of Bayou Country producer and primary songwriter John Fogerty would continue his run of great songwriting in this second of the three albums recorded in 1969. The band worked tirelessly shunning the drug scene and breaking free from the drawn out San Francisco psychedelic jams with a straight ahead stripped down southern rock n roll that sounded gutsy and refreshing to critics and listeners alike.
17.6.2019 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
142 Johnny Cash - At San Quentin
What more do you want ? It's Johnny Cash in a prison talking shit about the prison he's singing in.
13.6.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
141 The Flying Burrito Bros - The Gilded Palace of Sin
By 1969, Gram Parsons had already built the foundation of the country-rock movement through his work with the International Submarine Band and the Byrds, but his first album with the Flying Burrito Brothers, The Gilded Palace of Sin, was where he revealed the full extent of his talents
10.6.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
140 Blood Sweat Tears - Blood Sweat Tears
It was commercially successful, rising to the top of the U.S. charts for a collective seven weeks and yielding three successive Top 5 singles. It received a Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1970. We hate it and Rob loves it because it reminds him of marching band and late nights in Vegas.
6.6.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
139 Crosby Stills Nash - Crosby Stills Nash
Crosby , Still and Nash begin as a loose idea of songwriters all with an affinity for close harmonies blended with folk and pop music. Having been at odds with their previous groups they decided to use their surnames as identification to ensure independence and guarantee that the band could not continue without any one of them.
3.6.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
138 Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bayou Country
Opening slowly with the dark, swampy "Born on the Bayou," Bayou Country reveals an assured Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band that has found its voice between their first and second album.
30.5.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
137 Captain Beefheart - Trout Mask Replica
Experimental avant-garde/free-jazz artist Don Van Vliet, aka Captain Beefheart, releases Trout Mask Replica, a polyrhythmic, polytonal collection of noise that is either an unlistenable mess or a work of genius.
27.5.2019 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
136 Neil Young - Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
This marked the beginning of Young's recording association with Crazy Horse. With them, Young quickly cut a set of loose, guitar-heavy rock songs -- "Cinnamon Girl," "Down by the River," and "Cowgirl in the Sand" -- that redefined him as a rock & roll artist.
23.5.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
135 Mothers of Invention- Were Only in It for the Money
From the beginning, Frank Zappa cultivated a role as voice of the freaks -- imaginative outsiders who didn't fit comfortably into any group. We're Only in It for the Money is the ultimate expression of that sensibility, a satirical masterpiece that simultaneously skewered the hippies and the straights as prisoners of the same narrow-minded, superficial phoniness
20.5.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
134 The Beatles - The Beatles (White Album)
The Beatles were at the peak of their global influence and visibility in 1968. Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, released the previous year, had enjoyed a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and immense cultural influence that had previously seemed inconceivable for a pop release.
16.5.2019 • 2 Std., 23 Sekunden
133 The Byrds - Sweetheart Of The Rodeo
Initially Sweetheart of the rodeo was going to be a collection of songs that would represent American popular music of the 20th century, encompassing examples of country music, jazz and rhythm and blues, among other genres but the concept was abandoned early on and the album instead became purely a country record
13.5.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
132 Van Morrison - Astral Weeks
Lauded as one of the greatest albums in the rock ’n’ roll canon, Astral Weeks feels less like rock, more like a benediction, a song cycle of rebirth.
9.5.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
131 The Zombies - Odessey and Oracle
Odessey and Oracle was one of the best albums of the 1960s, and one of the most enduring players to come out of the entire British psychedelic boom, mixing trippy melodies, ornate choruses, and lush Mellotron sounds with a solid hard rock base.
6.5.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
130 Scott Walker - Scott 2
Noted for his distinctive baritone voice and for the unorthodox career path that has taken him from 1960s pop icon to 21st-century avant-garde musician this second solo record sees Scott Walker stretching out in range and creativity.
2.5.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
129 Caetano Veloso - Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso's first album as a solo artist marked the birth of the culturally revolutionary tropicalia movement, of which Veloso and Gilberto Gil were the leading figures. The concept of the movement was to modernize Brazilian popular culture and, through creative music and poetry, reflect the Brazilian society as it appeared at the time.
29.4.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
128 Jeff Beck - Truth
Truth them became Jeff Beck's breakout album and cemented him as a leader of heavy blues inspired guitar music. Along with Rod Stewart, future Rolling Stone bassit Ronnie Wood , and a tight session drummer Micky Waller.
25.4.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 43 Sekunden
127 The Band - Music From Big Pink
The album and the group made their own impact, influencing a movement toward roots styles and country elements in rock. Over time, Music from Big Pink came to be regarded as a watershed work in the history of rock, one that introduced new tones and approaches to the constantly evolving genre.
22.4.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 41 Sekunden
126 Small Faces - Ogden's Nut Gone Flake
It was time for the small faces to show that they could really think in terms of whole albums as opposed to snippets of three-minute glory. The result? Ogden’s Nut Gone Flake. Sometimes brilliant sometimes annoying and sometimes confusing.
18.4.2019 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
125 Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends
“Bookends' problematic, disillusioned themes, sometimes disguised in wry humor, striking arrangements, and augmented orchestral instrumentation, portray the sounds of people in an American life that they no longer understand, or understands them. In just over 29 minutes, Bookends is stunning in its vision of a bewildered America in search of itself.” AllMusic Review Thom Jurek
15.4.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 29 Sekunden
124 The Pretty Things - S.F. Sorrow
The band was thinking about a completely different direction and developed the idea for SF Sorrow a bold and uncompromising concept record with a complete storyline that has since been acknowledged as being the first ever “rock opera” ; as it was released a year before The Who’s “Tommy”.
11.4.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
123 Iron Butterfly - In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida
With its endless, droning minor-key riff and mumbled vocals, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" is arguably the most notorious song of the acid rock era
8.4.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
122 Dr. John the Nighttripper - Gris-Gris
Dr. John's Gris-Gris is among the most enduring recordings of the psychedelic era; it sounds as mysterious and spooky in the 21st century as it did in 1968.
4.4.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
121 United States of America - United States of America
The United States of America was an American experimental rock band whose works, recorded in late 1967, are an early example of the use of electronic devices in rock music. The short-lived band was founded in Los Angeles by experimental composer Joseph Byrd and singer and lyricist Dorothy Moskowitz
1.4.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
120 Big Brother and the Holding Company - Cheap Thrills
They quickly rose to fame for their exciting live performances and a charismatic 22 year old Texan singer named Janis Joplin. The 1968 album Cheap Thrills was Initially planned as a live album but because a studio recording mimicking their live set.
28.3.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
119 The Byrds - The Notorious Byrd Brothers
Yet another Byrds record in this book?! This was is one of the band's most interesting and cohesive sounding albums that furthered the ever evolving sound of the Byrds.
25.3.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
118 Blue Cheer - Vincebus Eruptum
Vincebus Eruptum is a glorious celebration of rock & roll primitivism run through enough Marshall amps to deafen an army; only a few of Blue Cheer's peers could turn up and they did it with just three people.
21.3.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
117 Aretha Franklin - Lady Soul
Lady Soul completed a remarkable 12 months of achievement for Aretha Franklin. Having been signed to Atlantic in 1966 after years in the doldrums at Columbia.
These 10 tracks represent Aretha Franklin’s coronation as the Queen of Soul. There’s soul. And then there’s Aretha Franklin.
18.3.2019 • 20 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
116 Laura Nyro - Eli and the Thirteenth Confession
A brilliant and innovative composer, with intricate, haunting works highlighting her singularly powerful vocal phrasing, evocative lyrics. Modern comparisons have been drawn to Kate Bush and Tori Amos to St. Vincent and Joanna Newsom. This album and song structures are completely baffling.
14.3.2019 • 26 Protokoll, 36 Sekunden
115 Johnny Cash - at Folsom Prison
The album has gone on to be something of legend. An outlaw country singer with a penchant for danger performs songs about breaking the law and casualty jokes with the inmates as if they had been locked up together. This record would further push the romantic outlaw aura for Cash as not only the man that sang about prison life but of someone willing to connect with those who lived it every day.
11.3.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 20 Sekunden
114 Leonard Cohen - Songs of Leonard Cohen
At a time when a growing number of pop songwriters were embracing a more explicitly poetic approach in their lyrics, the 1967 debut album from Leonard Cohen introduced a songwriter who, rather than being inspired by "serious" literature, took up music after establishing himself as a published author and poet.
7.3.2019 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
113 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland
Jimi Hendrix's third and final album with the original Experience found him taking his funk and psychedelic sounds to the absolute limit. The result was not only one of the best rock albums of the era, but also Hendrix's original musical vision at its absolute apex.
4.3.2019 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
112 Os Mutantes - Os Mutantes
Os Mutantes' first album is an astonishing listen. It's far more experimental than most of the albums produced by the era's first-rate psychedelic bands of Britain or America and at times seems like a reinterpretation of the genre itself.
28.2.2019 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
111 Ravi Shankar - The Sounds of India
Ravi Shankar could be considered one of the the most famous Indian musician's on the planet. And his introduction to India music is soothing and incredible.
25.2.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
110 The Kinks - The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society
Ray Davies' sentimental, nostalgic streak emerged on Something Else, but it developed into a manifesto on The Village Green Preservation Society, a concept album lamenting the passing of old-fashioned English traditions.
21.2.2019 • 22 Protokoll, 8 Sekunden
109 The Incredible String Band - The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter
Many musicians have acknowledged this record and the band as an influence including Bob Dylan and Robert Plant, who touted its influence on Led Zeppelin's first album and general direction. We think this album is utter nonsense and don't know why anyone would include it in a book of "must hear albums".
18.2.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
108 Traffic - Traffic
Traffic’s first single "Paper Sun", gave them instant chart success, reaching No. 5 in the UK, but Winwood was reportedly unimpressed with the song's success, feeling it misrepresented his vision for the band. And while Traffic's sound was very much of its time, the emphasis on Winwood's keyboards and Wood's wind instruments set them apart from their guitar driven peers.
14.2.2019 • 19 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
107 The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet
This was the start of the prolific period in which the Rolling Stones would become the biggest rock band of the 70’s and perhaps history. Their raw, bluesy over-driven Delta blues licks and slide guitar fit perfectly with Mick Jagger’s leering over-sexualized vocals that cut like a knife over African drums beats.
11.2.2019 • 31 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
106 Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You
While the inclusion of "Respect" is in and of itself sufficient to earn I Never Loved a Man the Way I Love You classic status, Aretha Franklin's Atlantic label debut is an indisputable masterpiece from start to finish.
7.2.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
105 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Axis - Bold as Love
With Axis Hendrix stretches further musically than the first album, but even more so as a songwriter. Hendrix had a contract for three albums in one year and this could be considered "the middle child".
4.2.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
104 The Velvet Underground - White Light White Heat
The second album is a visceral audio assault of overdriven instruments, and lyrics about methamphetamine abuse, botched medical procedures violence and of course heroin-dealing drag queens. Cale recalled “The first one had some gentility, some beauty. The second one was consciously anti-beauty.”
31.1.2019 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
103 Shivkumar Sharma - Call of the Valley
The instrumental album “Call of the valley” follows a day in the life of an Indian shepherd from Kashmir. It is one of the most successful Indian albums and one that became popular with an international audience.
28.1.2019 • 25 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
102 Loretta Lynn - Don't Come Home a Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)
The country legend with her defining album that made her one of countries most likeable artists but also one of the most important as she speaks plainly about woman's issues and growing up poor in her own beautiful way.
24.1.2019 • 21 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
101 The Electric Prunes - The Electric Prunes
Sometimes considered a 60's garage one-hit-wonder the Electric Prunes kick off their debut album with their first (and biggest) hit single, and if Electric Prunes: I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) never hits the high point of its title track again it still might be enough to consider a listen.
21.1.2019 • 20 Protokoll, 19 Sekunden
100 The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Are You Experienced?
One of the most stunning debuts in rock history, and one of the definitive albums of the psychedelic era. On Are You Experienced?, Jimi Hendrix synthesized various elements of the cutting edge of 1967 rock into music that sounded both futuristic and rooted in the best traditions of rock, blues, pop, and soul. What can we say this album is hands down amazing!
17.1.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 15 Sekunden
099 Merle Haggard - I'm a Lonesome Fugitive
Merle Haggard's "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" brought Haggard country stardom immediately and when it was released it became his first number one country hit. Although we don't dispute Haggard's legacy and important, some of us just aren't feeling this album.
14.1.2019 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
098 Donovan - Sunshine Superman
Sunshine Superman is the third album from British singer-songwriter Donovan that took him from folk troubadour to pop sensation. The difference between the poetic somber folk songs and catchy pop can be jarring not to mention it angers Rob.
10.1.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
097 The Kinks - Something Else by the Kinks
The Kinks are back and we can't get enough of their very British satire that blends great song writing with catchy pop melodies. This is the start of something great.
7.1.2019 • 29 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
096 Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow
The second album by Jefferson Airplane, Surrealistic Pillow was a groundbreaking piece of folk-rock-based psychedelia, that inspired a myriad of other acts. After drowning in West coast psychedelic acts we get to one of the originators.
3.1.2019 • 27 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
095 The Young Rascals - Groovin
Groovin’, the Young Rascals’ third album, raised their profile even higher with their melodic songcraft, crisp arrangements and positive vibes. It's a feel good time for the group but we are divided on if it's a "good album".
31.12.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
094 The Byrds - Younger Than Yesterday
Younger Than Yesterday was somewhat overlooked at the time of its release during an intensely competitive era that found the Byrds on a commercial downslide. This is the moment we start questioning why this book has so many Byrds albums. Why book why?
27.12.2018 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
093 The Doors - The Doors
The Doors were unique, controversial and one of the most influential rock acts of the 1960s their debut self-titled album is impressive. Despite the negative preconceptions from the group about The Doors (or rather Jim Morrison), having the historical context seems to have changed some minds about the group.
24.12.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
092 Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim
By 1967, bossa nova had become quite popular within jazz and traditional pop audiences, yet Frank Sinatra hadn't attempted any Brazil-influenced material. Guess what happens next...
20.12.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
091 The Velvet Underground & Nico - The Velvet Underground & Nico
Perhaps the album with the single biggest gap between initial commercial success and ultimate historical relevance, The Velvet Underground & Nico has become a legendary fountainhead of influence and inspiration.
17.12.2018 • 30 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
090 The Who - The Who Sell Out
The Who Sell Out is a concept album of sorts that would simultaneously mock and pay tribute to pirate radio stations, complete with fake jingles and commercials linking the tracks. And The Who keep getting better with every album.
13.12.2018 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
089 Pink Floyd - The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
Pink Floyd begins their rise as the legendary psychedelic band and Syd Barret begins a downward spiral into a drug induced nightmare. Some of us like it and some of think that it's unnecessary listening for the band.
10.12.2018 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
088 Cream - Disraeli Gears
Cream laid the foundation of the late 60’s fuzzed blues based rock along side Jimi Hendrix and Deep Purple. They popularized the use of the wah-wah pedal and produced a heavy yet technical style that would be carried on by many British bands.
6.12.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 40 Sekunden
087 Love - Forever Changes
Although it was a flop upon its initial release Love’s Forever changes has since become a classic of of the west coast psychedelic scene and has forever changed many of the groups appreciation of the the genre.
3.12.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
086 Tim Buckley - Goodbye and Hello
Tim's wonderful voice seems to carry this album that the group has mixed reactions to.
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085 The Monkees - Headquarters
The first Monkees album with substantial songwriting and instrumental performances by members of the group itself, rather than by session musicians and professional songwriters. After a struggle for creative autonomy with their record label, the group had been allowed to record by themselves and to their credit we all find it enjoyable.
26.11.2018 • 31 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
084 Beau Brummels - Triangle
The Beau Brummels's album Triangle is a leap forward into a more creative side of the band. It incorporates fantasy elements and surreal characters into an album full of lyrical imagery, complex arrangements and beautiful melodies. All this from a teen idol band that appeared on American Bandstand and the Flintstones.
22.11.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
083 Love - Da Capo
One of the best West Coast folk-rock/psychedelic bands, Love may have also been the first widely acclaimed cult/underground group. During it’s brief period with the initial line up Love released three albums in three years. The second side only contains one long jam session song. Does it ruin the album? Lets discuss.
19.11.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
082 Moby Grape - Moby Grape
Armed with three virtuoso guitarists and five members who could all sing and write, Moby Grape had the greatest commercial potential of any San Francisco band in 1967. They quickly blew it all thanks to internal tensions, the acid-intensified psychological collapse of guitarist Skip Spence and Columbia's hysterical hype, which included releasing five simultaneous singles from this debut album. No to mention the worst record contract of all time.
15.11.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
081 Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band - Safe as Milk
Safe as Milk is the debut album by Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band, released in 1967. A heavily blues-influenced work, the album featured a 20-year-old Ry Cooder, who played guitar and wrote some of the arrangements.
12.11.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
080 Buffalo Springfield - Again
The band that included Stephen Stills, Neil Young, and Richie Furay gives us an interesting array of songs, but it feels more like a songwriting collective.
8.11.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
079 Country Joe & the Fish - Electric Music for the Mind and Body
Electric Music for the Mind and Body expand upon the band's “new psychedelic medium”, embracing all facets of the members' influences and melding them into various forms and we meld our opinion into a unifying rejection of this album.
5.11.2018 • 26 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
078 The Beatles - Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
Some would call it the crowning achievement of the Beatles works and their entire career and some would call it the first misstep into a the silly and misguided side of the Beatles.
1.11.2018 • 30 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
077 Nico - Chelsea Girl
Nico's Chelsea Girl is a delicate atmosphere and emotionally stirring album. Full of great players and classic songs. Haunting...
29.10.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
076 Astrud Gilberto - Beach Samba
Again we have another Samba / Bossa Nova Gilberto Album? Some of us find the 60's pop great and some of us wish the Gilberto's would just go away.
25.10.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 18 Sekunden
075 Nina Simone - Wild Is the Wind
Nina Simone was one of the most gifted vocalists of any generation. She was a singer, pianist, and songwriter who bent genres to her will rather than allowing herself to be confined by their boundaries. We can't praise this album enough!
23.10.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
074 The Yardbirds - Roger the Engineer
Perhaps know most for starting the careers of three of rock's most famous guitarists, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck, The Yardbirds show us a transitional time with the young up and coming Beck's fuzzed out guitar.
18.10.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
073 John Mayall With Eric Clapton - Blues Breakers
Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton was Eric Clapton's first fully realized album as a blues guitarist and the group seems to absolutely despise it. We talk a lot about what the group calls "Dad Blues".
15.10.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
072 13th Floor Elevators - The Psychedelic Sounds of the 13th Floor Elevators
A special aspect of The Elevators' sound came from Tommy Hall's innovative electric jug. The jug, a crock-jug with a microphone held up to it while it was being blown, sounded somewhat like a cross between a minimoog and cuica drum. Let's be honest some of us hate the jug.
11.10.2018 • 28 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
071 Simon & Garfunkel - Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, & Thyme
The duo spent almost three months in the studio and this is the first time they would have creative control. The result is a well crafted album with some classic songs ; but we don't think ever song is a classic on this one.
8.10.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
070 The Rolling Stones - Aftermath
Considered the artistic breakthrough album for the Rolling Stones, it was the first to consist entirely of original Mick Jagger–Keith Richards compositions. Some could say that this is were the Stones start their ascension into rock and roll legends.
4.10.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
069 The Mothers of Invention - Freak Out!
Often cited as one of rock music's first concept albums, the album is a satirical expression of frontman Frank Zappa's perception of American pop culture and the nascent freak scene of Los Angeles. Here comes the real psychedelic music.
1.10.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
068 Paul Revere and the Raiders - Midnight Ride
Midnight Ride marked just about the pinnacle of Paul Revere & the Raiders' and most of the music on Midnight Ride was written and credited to the entire band, but it's hard to even get opinions about this album because it seems to be the perfect example of an average album.
27.9.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
067 The Mama's and the Papa's - If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears
In the spring of 1966, If You Can Believe Your Eyes and Ears might have represented a genuinely new sound, but we mostly agree that aside from the two singles the material is pretty thing. I don't want to be anyway near this "in crowd".
24.9.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 47 Sekunden
066 The Kinks - Face to Face
One of the premiere English rock band’s of the british invasion in the 1960’s but they were banned from the US for years. Are they better than the Beatles? Let's talk Kinks.
20.9.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
065 The Monks - Black Monk Time
You want to talk about an interesting band. You want to talk thinking outside the box, heck outside the country. You want to know avant garde rock starts. Lets talk the Monks!
17.9.2018 • 21 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
064 Bob Dylan - Blonde on Blonde
After difficulty finding the right chemistry in the New York Columbia Studio A , Dylan took the advice of Bob Johnston and moved the sessions down to Nashville with professional session musicians and we get another side of Dylan.
13.9.2018 • 28 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
063 The Byrds- Fifth Dimension
We have a lot of Byrds to review in this book and the group seems to unanimously agree that this uneven record should have been left out.
10.9.2018 • 19 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
062 Fred Neil - Fred Neil
Moody, bluesy, and melodic, Fred Neil was one of the most compelling folk players to emerge from Greenwich Village in the mid-'60s.
6.9.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
061 The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds
God only knows what we would do without the beach boys
3.9.2018 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
060 The Beatles - Revolver
Geoff Emerick is quoted saying: "I know for a fact that, from the day it came out, Revolver changed the way that everyone else made records." The group has different opinions about "using the studio as an instrument" and what this album means to the evolution of modern music.
30.8.2018 • 36 Protokoll, 16 Sekunden
059 The Who - My Generation
They might have grown as songwriters and musicians but it might be said that The Who never surpassed the pure energy level of this debut record.
27.8.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
058 Bob Dylan - Highway 61 Revisited
Dylan regains his enthusiasm for music as he gets it out in like a rolling stone as he creates another classic album full of blues inspired songs.
23.8.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
057 The Byrds - Mr. Tambourine Man
The combination of 12-string guitar work and complex harmony singing became the band's signature sound during their early period. The success of the Byrds "Mr. Tambourine Man" album saw an explosion of Byrds imitators and emulators in America and Britain.
20.8.2018 • 19 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
056 Bert Jansch - Bert Jansch
Hailing from Scotland Bert Jansch began playing his personal mix of folk, blues and jazz on the folk scene in the early 60’s. His self titled debut album was recorded with borrowed guitars and was recorded on a reel-to-reel tape recorder at engineer/produce Bill Leader's house after which it was sold to Transatlantic Records for £100.
16.8.2018 • 19 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
055 The Beatles - Rubber Soul
Rubber Soul was highly influential on the Beatles' peers, leading to a widespread focus away from singles and onto creating albums of consistently high-quality songs. It has been recognized by music critics as an album that opened up the possibilities of pop music in terms of lyrical and musical scope, and as a key work in the development of styles such as psychedelia and progressive rock. Everyone seems to agree that for better or worst this is the turning point for the Liverpool lads.
13.8.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 32 Sekunden
054 B.B. King - Live at the Regal
A young BB King gets the crowd going in one of the greatest live blues albums recorded on November 21, 1964 at the Regal Theater in Chicago.
9.8.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 39 Sekunden
053 John Coltrane - A Love Supreme
One of the most important Jazz records ever made, John Coltrane's A Love Supreme was a pinnacle of a jazz concept album and Rob hates it while I try and understand why Rob hates it.
6.8.2018 • 29 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
052 The Beach Boys - Today
The Beach Boys Today! signaled a departure from previous albums through Wilson's increasingly sophisticated, orchestral approach and the abandonment of themes related to surfing, cars, or teenage love.
2.8.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
051 Otis Redding - Otis Blue Otis Redding Sings Soul
We can't get enough of Otis Redding in this wonderful soul gem.
30.7.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 41 Sekunden
050 Bob Dylan - Bringing It All Back Home
Bob Dylan goes electric as he sheds the acoustic troubadour for the street-wise rock and roller and once again inspires an entire generation.
26.7.2018 • 33 Protokoll, 59 Sekunden
049 The Sonics - Here Are the Sonics
The Sonics debut “Here Come The Sonics” audibly blew open the doors for what would come to be called garage rock, inspiring everyone from the Stooges, 70’s punk, and 90’s Seattle Grunge. They might be the most important garage rock band in history.
23.7.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
048 Jerry Lee Lewis - Live at the Star Club Hamburg
A wild Jerry Lee Lewis comes out of the blackness of the German wilderness al sorts of pilled up to absolutely burn the star club to the ground as he destroys a piano and glimpses into what could have been. Needless to say the group loves it.
19.7.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
047 Buck Owens and His Buckaroos - I've Got a Tiger by the Tail
Buck Owens bring his own brand of Bakersfield honky tonk and while he might not get the acclaim because of his Hee Haw days, there is no denying this group is "road tested". Stick around till the end to learn about another local tribute band that is absolutely filthy .
16.7.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 32 Sekunden
046 The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones
The debut by the Rolling Stones is heavy on the blues covers. Half of us love it and the other half, well listen for yourself .
12.7.2018 • 26 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
045 Dusty Springfield - A Girl Called Dusty
Dusty Springfield bridges the gap of girl groups, R&B and soul.
9.7.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
044 Solomon Burke - Rock & Soul
Soul originator Solomon Burke has countless stories about his wild youth and entrepreneurial affairs; and they are all hilarious.
5.7.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
043 Jacques Brel - Olympia 1964
Considered a master of the modern chanson Jacques Brel was Belgian singer, songwriter, actor and director who composed and performed literate, thoughtful, and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following during the the early 60.
2.7.2018 • 25 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
042 The Beatles - A Hard Days Night
A Hard Day’s Night elevates the Beatles to the premiere leaders of 1960’s pop rock and most of use like it.
28.6.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 17 Sekunden
041 Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz/Gilberto
The defining bossa nova album of the 60's that sold more than 2 million copies in 1964 and has the originators of the genre.
25.6.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
040 James Brown - Live at the Apollo
Often cited as “the greatest soul album of all time”; we are having a great time listening to the unstoppable James Brown .
21.6.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
039 Charles Mingus - The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady
Considered one of the great technical achievements of orchestrated Jazz The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady Stands as a testament to Charles Mingus’s innovation and determination to create a magnum opus.
18.6.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
038 Sam Cooke - Live at the Harlem Square Club
In 1962 on a warm January 12th night at the Harlem Square Club in Miami, Sam Cooke brought the magic but the album wouldn't be released for 20 years!
14.6.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
037 Phil Spector - A Christmas Gift for You
Phil Spector's - A Christmas gift for you is the greatest traditional Christmas album ever.
11.6.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
036 Bob Dylan - The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
The album that lead Dylan to folk fame and being named, "Spokesman of a Generation". A title the singer hated.
7.6.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
035 The Beatles - With the Beatles
After building their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period spanning 1960 - 63 The Beatles become the biggest band ever with their second album "With the Beatles" .
4.6.2018 • 37 Protokoll, 56 Sekunden
034 Ray Price - Night Life
Night Life represents a crossroads in Price’s country career as he refines his honky tonk style bridging the gap into the 1960’s mainstream Nashville sound, In addition to being one of the first of country concept albums.
31.5.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
033 Stan Getz - Charlie Byrd - Jazz Samba
Jazz Samba signaled the beginning of the bossa nova craze in America. However, the task of creating an authentic sound proved much more challenging than either had anticipated .
28.5.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
032 Booker T. & the MGs - Green Onions
The originators of the Southern/Memphis soul movement come up with one of the greatest riffs in music history while on a break in the studio, but how good is the album?
24.5.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
031 Ray Charles - Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music
Ray Charles landmark album covering country and western music during the civil right moment is incredible.
21.5.2018 • 21 Protokoll, 13 Sekunden
030 Bill Evans Trio - Sunday at the Village Vanguard
The Bill Evans Trio live at the Village Vanguard is considered a classic but we consider it terrible mainly because of bassist Scott La Faro.
17.5.2018 • 21 Protokoll, 18 Sekunden
029 Muddy Waters - At Newport 1960
Muddy Water Performs a killer set an the Newport Jazz festival in 1960. We also talk about "dentist blues" and what it means to "put a tiger in your tank".
14.5.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
028 Jimmy Smith - Back at the Chicken Shack
The great Jimmy Smith introduces the Hammond B3 organ to popular music and things get funky.
10.5.2018 • 17 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
027 The Everly Brothers - a Date With the Everly Brothers
We go on the a date with Phil and Don and some of us are in love and some feel like we got stuck with the check.
7.5.2018 • 15 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
026 Miriam Makeba - Miriam Makeba
Miriam Makeba is one for the ages, amazing life story, great singer, and all around wonderful person. The group loves this album .
3.5.2018 • 15 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
025 Elvis Presley - Elvis Is Back!
Elvis is back and the production is great but why didn't anyone buy this album?
30.4.2018 • 17 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
024 Joan Baez - Joan Baez
We all find Joan Baez a bit irritating, but we love talking about her debut album.
26.4.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
023 The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out
After hearing it for the first time Ben falls in love with the off-beat styling of Dave Brubeck.
23.4.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
022 Marty Robbins - Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs
Marty Robbins brings the American West to life in some of the best cowboy songs we've ever heard.
19.4.2018 • 21 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
021 Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
On this revolutionary album of modal blue Jazz episode we try and get to the root of Rob's distaste for this album.
16.4.2018 • 27 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
020 Ray Charles - Genius of Ray Charles
Sure Ray Charles is a genius, but is this album? This album represents the softer Ray Charles without the R&B groove.
12.4.2018 • 16 Protokoll, 28 Sekunden
019 Ella Fitzgerald - Sings the Gershwin Song Book
Ella Sings all of Gershwin and we don't have much to say except Ella is a wonderful singer and the production is top notch.
9.4.2018 • 15 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
018 Sarah Vaughan - Sarah Vaughan at Mister Kelly's
We discuss Scat singing and how we can never go back to when it was new and the fact that Sarah Vaughan can't remember the words for her own live album. Also Rob thinks the song "Honeysuckle Rose" is filthy.
5.4.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
017 Ramblin' Jack Elliott - Jack Takes the Floor
The proto oogle shows us why we should run away and join the circus and we get to Ramblin'.
2.4.2018 • 24 Protokoll, 37 Sekunden
016 Billie Holiday - Lady in Satin
We find this swansong album beautifully haunting or maybe hauntingly beautiful.
29.3.2018 • 23 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
015 Tito Puente - Dance Mania
Tito brings Afro-Cuban and Caribbean sounds like mambo, son cubano, and cha-cha-chá to the mainstream and we are glad he did!
26.3.2018 • 17 Protokoll, 27 Sekunden
014 Little Richard - Here's Little Richard
We talk about the wildest voice and the man that puts the Rock in Rock n' Roll.
22.3.2018 • 21 Protokoll, 46 Sekunden
013 Machito - Kenya
We talk about the afro cuban jazz big band sound that seems to be in perfect sync. Oddly Machito's singing isn't featured on the album at all.
19.3.2018 • 19 Protokoll
012 Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool
We talk about this seminal jazz album that was before it's time and was recorded 7 years before it was before it's time. Also Grady and I muse about the song "Moon Dreams" .
15.3.2018 • 20 Protokoll
011 Sabu - Palo Congo
Some of us struggle to find the rhythm in Palo Congo trance like drumming .
12.3.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 58 Sekunden
010 Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners
We discuss one of the most difficult compositions that mentally broke the Monk's band, our favorite Bops and Pannonica de Koenigswarter.
5.3.2018 • 27 Protokoll, 5 Sekunden
09 Count Basie - The Atomic Mr Basie
In what has been called his "last great album" Count Basie shows the power of the young players in an old style. We also take about jazz royalty names and the meaning of "Splanky".
26.2.2018 • 22 Protokoll, 40 Sekunden
08 Buddy Holly and the Crickets - The "Chirping" Crickets
Buddy Holly sets the template for the rock band and inspires a new generation.
19.2.2018 • 19 Protokoll, 29 Sekunden
07 Frank Sinatra - Songs for Swinging Lovers!
We talk about another Sinatra classic, that shows the singer back on top.
12.2.2018 • 18 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
06 Duke Ellington - Ellington at Newport '56
We discuss Gonsalves's famous "Wailing Interval" that goes on for 27 choruses, and some of us feel betrayed from this "live recording".
5.2.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 57 Sekunden
05 Fats Domino - This Is Fats
Fats Domino teaches us the "Roll" in Rock N' Roll and can't remember the words to his most famous song.
29.1.2018 • 16 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
04 Louis Prima - The Wildest!
We all fall in love with the endearing Louis Prima at his "wildest".
22.1.2018 • 14 Protokoll, 30 Sekunden
03 The Louvin Brothers - Tragic Songs of Life
We agree that the Louvin Brothers have some very dark and disturbing songs as reflected by their own tragic lives .
15.1.2018 • 17 Protokoll, 50 Sekunden
02 Elvis Presley - Elvis Presley
We talk about the debut from, "The King of Rock", culture appropriation, and secret implicit art .
8.1.2018 • 20 Protokoll, 18 Sekunden
001 Frank Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours
In this premiere episode for 1001 album club we talk about if Frank Sinatra was just a beta cuck, drinking yourself to death, Rob walking around in a sad fedora and get off to an awkward start .