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If joy had a soundtrack, it could be Off The Wall (1979). Put it on and suddenly you’re dancing and thinking your life needs more sequins. Even the deep cuts feel like hit singles. It’s the bridge between the end disco and the first spark of MTV and Michael Jackson fused them seamlessly. #Vinyl #MJ
December 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
The genius of Zappa In NewYork (1978) isn’t in one track, it’s the journey. Every moment is a reminder of how far a concert can stretch. Complex, theatrical, mischievous - peak Zappa. ‘The Purple Lagoon’ shows how ridiculously talented this band is. Virtuosity and irreverence in perfect balance.
December 14, 2025 at 1:58 AM
The genius of Zappa In NewYork (1978) isn’t in one track, it’s the journey. Every moment is a reminder of how far a concert can stretch. Complex, theatrical, mischievous - peak Zappa. ‘The Purple Lagoon’ shows how ridiculously talented this band is. Virtuosity and irreverence in perfect balance.
That’s The Way Of The World (1975) isn’t just an album, it’s a meditation on living. Joy, sorrow, romance and spiritual uplift all orbit the same groove. Earth, Wind & Fire turning rhythm into revelation and funk into philosophy - one listen and the blueprint of their’70’d brilliance unfolds. #EWF
December 12, 2025 at 12:18 AM
That’s The Way Of The World (1975) isn’t just an album, it’s a meditation on living. Joy, sorrow, romance and spiritual uplift all orbit the same groove. Earth, Wind & Fire turning rhythm into revelation and funk into philosophy - one listen and the blueprint of their’70’d brilliance unfolds. #EWF
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Rock of Ages. Many prefer the sound and the quality of the performances of this LP over The Band's legendary The Last Waltz. And I can understand that. There's a looser feel here and the horn arrangements add a new, interesting flavour to the tunes. Great musicianship. Excellent live recording.
December 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Rock of Ages. Many prefer the sound and the quality of the performances of this LP over The Band's legendary The Last Waltz. And I can understand that. There's a looser feel here and the horn arrangements add a new, interesting flavour to the tunes. Great musicianship. Excellent live recording.
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Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s ambitious album – Brain Salad Surgery – was released today in 1973. It’s full-on ELP – with plenty of bombastic virtuosity. It’s difficult to imagine anyone other than Keith Emerson, Greg Lake & Carl Palmer throwing themselves into something akin to “Karn Evil 9”
December 7, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s ambitious album – Brain Salad Surgery – was released today in 1973. It’s full-on ELP – with plenty of bombastic virtuosity. It’s difficult to imagine anyone other than Keith Emerson, Greg Lake & Carl Palmer throwing themselves into something akin to “Karn Evil 9”
Queen II (1974) wasn’t a commercial juggernaut, but it was a creative one. Overdubs, vocal choirs, fantasy themes-it’s where Queen found their voice. If you think Queen II is too much, you’ve understood it perfectly. Prog, glam, metal, theatre all colliding. Heaviness with theatrical precision.
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Queen II (1974) wasn’t a commercial juggernaut, but it was a creative one. Overdubs, vocal choirs, fantasy themes-it’s where Queen found their voice. If you think Queen II is too much, you’ve understood it perfectly. Prog, glam, metal, theatre all colliding. Heaviness with theatrical precision.
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The Beach Boys' Today! It came out just a few months after Beatles for Sale and the Stones' 12 X 5. People always talk about Pet Sounds but the Boys made good stuff before that. This is where the band (and esp. Brian Wilson) became more mature. Good batch of tunes. A few covers but mostly originals.
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Beach Boys' Today! It came out just a few months after Beatles for Sale and the Stones' 12 X 5. People always talk about Pet Sounds but the Boys made good stuff before that. This is where the band (and esp. Brian Wilson) became more mature. Good batch of tunes. A few covers but mostly originals.
Recorded in 2008, released for the first 2025 Record Store Day: Todd Rundgren’s Arena Tour Live features inspired lyrics, stellar guitar work, and a reminder that beneath the riffs Todd is writing about identity, conviction, and cultural fatigue with precision. #ToddRundgren #vinyl #RSD2025
December 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Recorded in 2008, released for the first 2025 Record Store Day: Todd Rundgren’s Arena Tour Live features inspired lyrics, stellar guitar work, and a reminder that beneath the riffs Todd is writing about identity, conviction, and cultural fatigue with precision. #ToddRundgren #vinyl #RSD2025
Welcome To The Blackout (Live In London ‘78) (2018) is the missing link between Bowie’s Berlin trilogy and his stadium shows of the ‘80’s. It feels raw and immediate, like he’s rearranging his own puzzle pieces in real time. It’s Bowie’s laboratory on stage. You get the artistry and the thrill.
November 30, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Welcome To The Blackout (Live In London ‘78) (2018) is the missing link between Bowie’s Berlin trilogy and his stadium shows of the ‘80’s. It feels raw and immediate, like he’s rearranging his own puzzle pieces in real time. It’s Bowie’s laboratory on stage. You get the artistry and the thrill.
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Boz Scaggs reached his commercial (& professional) peak w/ his now-classic 1976 LP, Silk Degrees. Recently rediscovered it and it stood the test of time rather well. Top-notch studio musicians (starting w/ the late great Jeff Porcaro). Smooth, soulful, filled w/ humour. Blue-eyed soul at its finest.
November 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Boz Scaggs reached his commercial (& professional) peak w/ his now-classic 1976 LP, Silk Degrees. Recently rediscovered it and it stood the test of time rather well. Top-notch studio musicians (starting w/ the late great Jeff Porcaro). Smooth, soulful, filled w/ humour. Blue-eyed soul at its finest.
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Traffic always stretched musical boundaries. Their album Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (released today in 1971 on Island) was Traffic at their most adventurous – and agitated. The album’s famous swirling, near-mystical title track is something of a protest song against the music industry.
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Traffic always stretched musical boundaries. Their album Low Spark of High Heeled Boys (released today in 1971 on Island) was Traffic at their most adventurous – and agitated. The album’s famous swirling, near-mystical title track is something of a protest song against the music industry.
Tupelo Honey (1971) feels like Van Morrison traded his scowl for overalls and a sun hat. It’s his “I bought a farmhouse and now I ‘talk about the land a lot’ album. It’s a good Sunday morning album. Not essential, but essential to understanding Van Morrison. #Vinyl #VanMorrison
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Tupelo Honey (1971) feels like Van Morrison traded his scowl for overalls and a sun hat. It’s his “I bought a farmhouse and now I ‘talk about the land a lot’ album. It’s a good Sunday morning album. Not essential, but essential to understanding Van Morrison. #Vinyl #VanMorrison
Dressed To Kill (1975) May sound tinny, but it’s the blueprint: short songs, sharp riffs, big melodies, and the prelude to Alive! when the bottom end finally matched their ambition. Proof that impact isn’t about fidelity, it’s about connection. Tin today, thunder tomorrow. #KISSArmy #Vinyl
November 23, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira Demos (2024) aren’t replacements, they’re revelations. The album is the polished novel; these demos are proof that even her rough drafts are masterpieces. Every chord a choice, every line a confession - together they complete the journey. #JoniMitchell #RSD
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Joni Mitchell’s Hejira Demos (2024) aren’t replacements, they’re revelations. The album is the polished novel; these demos are proof that even her rough drafts are masterpieces. Every chord a choice, every line a confession - together they complete the journey. #JoniMitchell #RSD
Todd Rundgren’s collaborations on White Knight (2017) aren’t gimmicks, they’re reminders he’s made a career out of defying categorization- the musical equivalent of a Rubik’s Cube. Uneven, brilliant, baffling, unmistakably Todd. Cohesion is for cowards; chaos is for artists. #ToddRundgren #Vinyl
November 15, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Todd Rundgren’s collaborations on White Knight (2017) aren’t gimmicks, they’re reminders he’s made a career out of defying categorization- the musical equivalent of a Rubik’s Cube. Uneven, brilliant, baffling, unmistakably Todd. Cohesion is for cowards; chaos is for artists. #ToddRundgren #Vinyl
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A poet & performance artist by night, an employee of a small bookstore by day, Patti Smith’s life changed on this date in 1975 when her debut album Horses was released on Arista. One of the most influential albums of the decade, “Redondo Beach” & “Birdland” are two of the many key tracks on Horses.
November 10, 2025 at 11:45 AM
A poet & performance artist by night, an employee of a small bookstore by day, Patti Smith’s life changed on this date in 1975 when her debut album Horses was released on Arista. One of the most influential albums of the decade, “Redondo Beach” & “Birdland” are two of the many key tracks on Horses.
The Kinks’ Lola vs Powerman (1970): It isn’t a rock opera, it’s a rock autopsy of the music biz. Ray Davies harmonized his grievances. Each track a chapter in disillusionment that slices through fame with melody as its weapon. A Trojan horse of catchy tunes and industry takedown. #TheKinks #Vinyl
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
The title Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1959) wasn’t marketing, it was prophesy. Some albums age, this one marinates. It’s a masterclass in restraint and resonance. The kind of album that makes you lean in, not turn up. It doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. #Jazz #BillEvans #Vinyl
November 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The title Everybody Digs Bill Evans (1959) wasn’t marketing, it was prophesy. Some albums age, this one marinates. It’s a masterclass in restraint and resonance. The kind of album that makes you lean in, not turn up. It doesn’t demand attention, it earns it. #Jazz #BillEvans #Vinyl
Something Else By The Kinks (1967) -the hinge between distortion and concept albums. A bookshelf in disguise, full of Ray Davies’ character studies of domestic melancholy. You can hear the kettle boiling between verses. It’s like showing up to a psychedelic party in a tweed jacket. #Kinks #vinyl
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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The Idiot is the hidden gem from Bowie and Iggy Pop's Berlin era.
It's easy to masquerade Pop as the title, but this made Low and Heroes possible, while being essential listening in itself.
It was the result of a new world for its creators, all while sounding like the end too.
#MusicSky #VinylSky
It's easy to masquerade Pop as the title, but this made Low and Heroes possible, while being essential listening in itself.
It was the result of a new world for its creators, all while sounding like the end too.
#MusicSky #VinylSky
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
You don’t find Brief Encounter’s 1977 debut, it finds you. If Earth, Wind & Fire had a quiet cousin who recorded at Muscle Shoals, it’d be Brief Encounter. Same soul. Less spectacle. All groove. This album doesn’t walk, it glides, nods, and hands you a drink. #vinyl #funk #soul
November 1, 2025 at 11:25 PM
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I wasn't a big fan of Eric Carmen's solo career but I loved The Raspberries. For some reason, I always compared them to Big Star: '70s power pop group with a real gift for strong hooks, started recording the same year as Big Star. Two underrated bands that deserved more recognition. RIP Eric Carmen.
November 1, 2025 at 8:08 PM
I wasn't a big fan of Eric Carmen's solo career but I loved The Raspberries. For some reason, I always compared them to Big Star: '70s power pop group with a real gift for strong hooks, started recording the same year as Big Star. Two underrated bands that deserved more recognition. RIP Eric Carmen.
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There’s a Riot Goin’ On – Sly & Family Stone’s 5th studio album – was released today in 1971 on Epic. It should have been a peak moment for the band, but Sly Stone’s personal well-being was quickly deteriorating – there is a melancholic feel to the lp. Nevertheless, it reached #1 on U.S. lp charts.
November 1, 2025 at 11:52 AM
There’s a Riot Goin’ On – Sly & Family Stone’s 5th studio album – was released today in 1971 on Epic. It should have been a peak moment for the band, but Sly Stone’s personal well-being was quickly deteriorating – there is a melancholic feel to the lp. Nevertheless, it reached #1 on U.S. lp charts.
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War’s biggest selling lp – The World is a Ghetto – was released today in 1972 on United Artists. Buttressed by two top-10 singles – “Cisco Kid” (#2 pop) & the title track (#7 pop) – this lp climbed to #1 on both the pop/rock & the R&B album charts. The World is a Ghetto likely is War’s masterpiece.
November 1, 2025 at 12:00 PM
War’s biggest selling lp – The World is a Ghetto – was released today in 1972 on United Artists. Buttressed by two top-10 singles – “Cisco Kid” (#2 pop) & the title track (#7 pop) – this lp climbed to #1 on both the pop/rock & the R&B album charts. The World is a Ghetto likely is War’s masterpiece.
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OK, regardless of source, credit where due: That's a great headline.
October 31, 2025 at 10:39 PM
OK, regardless of source, credit where due: That's a great headline.