The B-52’s
This has to be one of the most fun albums of all time. And really, that’s all that needs to be said. Here are a couple of reviews should you need more: Allmusic, the BBC.
Alice Cooper – Love It To Death
Given his longevity in the business and that he’s been a solo act for so long, it’s easy to categorize Alice Cooper as just a glam/shock/schlock performer. Certainly their early use of theatrics and makeup in their performances were at the forefront of what would become “glam rock” and was …
July 8 – A Special Day
July 8 is a special date for me, so I thought a July 8th centric playlist might be appropriate. I did some digging on what’s been released on July 8, and came up with a mixed bag of results. Not too many songs or albums were released that date, but …
Graham Parker – Squeezing Out Sparks
Squeezing Out Sparks was released in March, 1977 and marked a change in Parker’s style. He dropped his horn section and moved more in line with New Wave. The guitars & fast pace are front and centre. His songwriting excellence and gritty tone remain, though, and I think crank it …
Supertramp – Crime of the Century
Released in November 1974, this was Supertramp’s third album and their commercial breakthrough. The production on this album is excellent. The sound through our stereos at high volume was amazing! It also came through loud & clear on our car stereos. How “School” built up was a great start to …
The Doors – L.A. Woman
Released in April, 1971, three months before Jim Morrison’s death in July, 1971, this is obviously the last studio recording of the complete Doors. They had brought in a couple of members of Elvis Presley’s band, Jerry Scheff (bass) and Marc Benno (rhythm guitar) to help in the recording. Here’s …
Simple Minds – New Gold Dream
I am an unabashed Simple Minds fan. Somehow Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Derek Forbes, Mick MacNeil and their various drummers snuck into my subconscious in the early ’80’s and have remained there. No permanent damage as far as I can tell (others may disagree). For those who think Simple Minds …
Khruangbin & Leon Bridges |David Bowie
A departure here in that I’m looking at a couple of EP’s. EP’s (Extended Play) fit a niche for artists that were promoting new work, attracting interest in their catalogue, or wanting to get material out without having a full album ready. In my record buying heyday, they were a …
Pointed Sticks – Perfect Youth
This 1980 release from Vancouver’s Pointed Sticks hits all the right places in the New Wave scene. It’s got the beat, pace & sound that made it one of my most played records at the time. When I play it now, it’s the whole album, not a song or two….and …
War – The World is a Ghetto
Time for some real latin-tinged funk. Released in 1972, War’s The World is a Ghetto is their third album after Eric Burdon departed. Many feel it is their best album, and I agree. If you know War from “Spill the Wine”, “Low Rider” and “The Cisco Kid”, I believe you’ll …