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#5debutalbums7074 Queen - Queen (1973) It's all here; overdubbed guitars, falsetto, the suites, baroque orchestral touches, etc but it's all a bit formative on this debut. But there's a sense of irresistible inevitability about their eventual stardom. Get out of the way! #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 27, 2025 at 4:34 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Queen - Queen (1973) It's all here; overdubbed guitars, falsetto, the suites, baroque orchestral touches, etc but it's all a bit formative on this debut. But there's a sense of irresistible inevitability about their eventual stardom. Get out of the way! #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 Slade - Play It Loud (1970) I recently bought a collection and this was one of very few keepers. Pre-glam Slade confidently produce bluesy hard rock sounding, in places, not unlike fellow Midlanders, Sabbath. Best track - The Shape Of Things To Come #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Slade - Play It Loud (1970) I recently bought a collection and this was one of very few keepers. Pre-glam Slade confidently produce bluesy hard rock sounding, in places, not unlike fellow Midlanders, Sabbath. Best track - The Shape Of Things To Come #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 Paul McCartney - McCartney (1970) A relaxed and happy Macca on show here. Some of the songs are little more than well developed sketches, but this is the sound of a depressurised genius at play. Maybe I'm Amazed is a belter. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Paul McCartney - McCartney (1970) A relaxed and happy Macca on show here. Some of the songs are little more than well developed sketches, but this is the sound of a depressurised genius at play. Maybe I'm Amazed is a belter. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets (1974) Accessible avant garde pop music. Vocally, a cousin to Russell Mael. Musically, way ahead of its time. Complex, layered arrangements make for a rewarding listen every time you play it. Best track - Baby's On Fire #NowPlaying
November 27, 2025 at 4:24 PM
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets (1974) Accessible avant garde pop music. Vocally, a cousin to Russell Mael. Musically, way ahead of its time. Complex, layered arrangements make for a rewarding listen every time you play it. Best track - Baby's On Fire #NowPlaying
#5debutalbums7074 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - The Human Menagerie (1973) A debut of darkest, baroque burlesque infused rock. For a first record it is stunningly confident and strides flamboyantly across the stage until the 9 minute closing opus - Death Trip. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - The Human Menagerie (1973) A debut of darkest, baroque burlesque infused rock. For a first record it is stunningly confident and strides flamboyantly across the stage until the 9 minute closing opus - Death Trip. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things (1973) Ferry must have been living in the studio in 73. Two amazing Roxy releases and this covers album. He rattles through 13 tracks with a light touch and obvious affection for Dylan and soul/RnB. #NowPIaying #MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Bryan Ferry - These Foolish Things (1973) Ferry must have been living in the studio in 73. Two amazing Roxy releases and this covers album. He rattles through 13 tracks with a light touch and obvious affection for Dylan and soul/RnB. #NowPIaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Curtis Mayfield - Curtis (1970) Is there a better solo debut than this? Mayfield calls out politicians for their lies and lack of empathy. Plus ça change.... Excellent social soul, speaking truth unto power. Best track - Move On Up #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 26, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Curtis Mayfield - Curtis (1970) Is there a better solo debut than this? Mayfield calls out politicians for their lies and lack of empathy. Plus ça change.... Excellent social soul, speaking truth unto power. Best track - Move On Up #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) Leaving aside the fact that he made Richard Branson a millionaire and household name, it's worth remembering that Oldfield was just 19 years old when this innovative instrumental classic was recorded. I was busy retaking my A levels. #NowPlaying
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells (1973) Leaving aside the fact that he made Richard Branson a millionaire and household name, it's worth remembering that Oldfield was just 19 years old when this innovative instrumental classic was recorded. I was busy retaking my A levels. #NowPlaying
Nice haul in Basingstoke this morning including two copies of Nashville Skyline.
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Nice haul in Basingstoke this morning including two copies of Nashville Skyline.
#5debutalbums7074 Oboade - Kpanlogo Party (1973) Ghanaian street drum music recorded live - in London with sleeve notes by an Oxford professor of Social Anthropology! It was a very different time! The music remains absolutely infectious. Mustapha Tettey Addy takes centre stage #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 25, 2025 at 3:57 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Oboade - Kpanlogo Party (1973) Ghanaian street drum music recorded live - in London with sleeve notes by an Oxford professor of Social Anthropology! It was a very different time! The music remains absolutely infectious. Mustapha Tettey Addy takes centre stage #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 The Baby Huey Story - The Living Legend (1971) Sadly not an original. A Curtis Mayfield protégé with an astounding voice that just about got his chaotic life together to record most of this album before succumbing to his demons. Amazing soul music! Incredible story! #NowPlaying
November 25, 2025 at 3:09 PM
#5debutalbums7074 The Baby Huey Story - The Living Legend (1971) Sadly not an original. A Curtis Mayfield protégé with an astounding voice that just about got his chaotic life together to record most of this album before succumbing to his demons. Amazing soul music! Incredible story! #NowPlaying
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill (1972) Tightly crafted, yet laid back soft rock compositions with country and jazz tinges. The band that 10CC could have been. Best track - Do It Again #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday Steely Dan - Can't Buy A Thrill (1972) Tightly crafted, yet laid back soft rock compositions with country and jazz tinges. The band that 10CC could have been. Best track - Do It Again #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
#5debutalbums7074 The Vulcans - Startrek (1972) Very early space age ska/reggae. In truth a shameless Trojan moog cash in but it's a mighty fine record. This copy sounds like it's been roughed up with a cheese grater but still sounds so bassy. Tangerine Dream meet Sly & Robbie. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
November 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
#5debutalbums7074 The Vulcans - Startrek (1972) Very early space age ska/reggae. In truth a shameless Trojan moog cash in but it's a mighty fine record. This copy sounds like it's been roughed up with a cheese grater but still sounds so bassy. Tangerine Dream meet Sly & Robbie. #NowPlaying #MusicSky
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday 10CC - 10CC (1973) Harking back to the doo-wop and rock & roll of the 50's, its easy to dismiss this as a pastiche of a bygone era. 10CC don't have the reverence afforded to their peers but this LP is full of clever, knowing references and satire. Best track - Donna
November 24, 2025 at 4:23 PM
#5debutalbums7074 #albumoftheday 10CC - 10CC (1973) Harking back to the doo-wop and rock & roll of the 50's, its easy to dismiss this as a pastiche of a bygone era. 10CC don't have the reverence afforded to their peers but this LP is full of clever, knowing references and satire. Best track - Donna
#5debutalbums7074 England's Glory - S/T (1973) Early release from Peter Perrett. Some songs were later repurposed for The Only Ones half a decade later. Strong Lou Reed/VU feel. You can hear the seeds of a career in here, but it's not quite coalesced. First Time I Saw You is a lost classic though.
November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#5debutalbums7074 England's Glory - S/T (1973) Early release from Peter Perrett. Some songs were later repurposed for The Only Ones half a decade later. Strong Lou Reed/VU feel. You can hear the seeds of a career in here, but it's not quite coalesced. First Time I Saw You is a lost classic though.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Fair GQ list of best Nick Cave albums. An artist that bucks my theory of artists having a maximum of 15 years at their creative peak.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Fair GQ list of best Nick Cave albums. An artist that bucks my theory of artists having a maximum of 15 years at their creative peak.
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#NowPlaying #albumoftheday Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter (1975) Post Mott The Hoople and somehow, I feel that this album is an unrecognised gem. Hunter/Ronson (with some of Ronno's best guitar work) at the top of their game. Hunter as the reluctant rock star. Best track - Once Bitten, Twice Shy #MusicSky
November 22, 2025 at 8:28 PM
#NowPlaying #albumoftheday Ian Hunter - Ian Hunter (1975) Post Mott The Hoople and somehow, I feel that this album is an unrecognised gem. Hunter/Ronson (with some of Ronno's best guitar work) at the top of their game. Hunter as the reluctant rock star. Best track - Once Bitten, Twice Shy #MusicSky
S'up Bluesky fam? Or something like that. For #5debutalbums1014 I'm plumping for these gems.
5pts. Royal Blood - Royal Blood
4pts. Savages - Silence Yourself
3pts. Kiasmos - Kiasmos
2pts. A Winged Victory For The Sullen - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
1pt. Peace - In Love
Have a great weekend. ❤️
5pts. Royal Blood - Royal Blood
4pts. Savages - Silence Yourself
3pts. Kiasmos - Kiasmos
2pts. A Winged Victory For The Sullen - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
1pt. Peace - In Love
Have a great weekend. ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
S'up Bluesky fam? Or something like that. For #5debutalbums1014 I'm plumping for these gems.
5pts. Royal Blood - Royal Blood
4pts. Savages - Silence Yourself
3pts. Kiasmos - Kiasmos
2pts. A Winged Victory For The Sullen - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
1pt. Peace - In Love
Have a great weekend. ❤️
5pts. Royal Blood - Royal Blood
4pts. Savages - Silence Yourself
3pts. Kiasmos - Kiasmos
2pts. A Winged Victory For The Sullen - A Winged Victory For The Sullen
1pt. Peace - In Love
Have a great weekend. ❤️
#NowPlaying The Verve - Forth (2008) A satisfying post script to The Verve's 90's heyday. A characteristically rock solid rhythm jam underpins everything. McCabe's exceptional guitar work and Ashcroft's stream of reverbed consciousness top it off. Love Is Noise - Wow #MusicSky
November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
#NowPlaying The Verve - Forth (2008) A satisfying post script to The Verve's 90's heyday. A characteristically rock solid rhythm jam underpins everything. McCabe's exceptional guitar work and Ashcroft's stream of reverbed consciousness top it off. Love Is Noise - Wow #MusicSky
#NowPlaying Armand Can Helden - Killing Puritans (2000) "Sampleslaya"/producer AVH hits the decks. Little Black Spiders and Best track - Koochy hit the spot. There are some underbaked ideas that fill the album, but here we are, a quarter of a century later still having a home office disco. #MusicSky
November 21, 2025 at 2:39 PM
#NowPlaying Armand Can Helden - Killing Puritans (2000) "Sampleslaya"/producer AVH hits the decks. Little Black Spiders and Best track - Koochy hit the spot. There are some underbaked ideas that fill the album, but here we are, a quarter of a century later still having a home office disco. #MusicSky
#NowPlaying Alpha & Omega Meet The Disciples - The Sacred Art Of Dub Vol.1 (1998) Instrumental UK dub roots reggae. The Orb are as influential as King Tubby on these guys with its added ambient feel. A truly immersive experience as you bathe in the bass. Recommended. #MusicSky
November 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
#NowPlaying Alpha & Omega Meet The Disciples - The Sacred Art Of Dub Vol.1 (1998) Instrumental UK dub roots reggae. The Orb are as influential as King Tubby on these guys with its added ambient feel. A truly immersive experience as you bathe in the bass. Recommended. #MusicSky
#MusicSky The Only Ones - Even Serpents Shine (1979) The three CBS albums are an absolute monument of new wave adjacent rock but this is the best of the bunch. Bittersweet poetry and imperious lead guitar laid over an elite rhythm section. Best track - Someone Who Cares #NowPlaying️
November 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#MusicSky The Only Ones - Even Serpents Shine (1979) The three CBS albums are an absolute monument of new wave adjacent rock but this is the best of the bunch. Bittersweet poetry and imperious lead guitar laid over an elite rhythm section. Best track - Someone Who Cares #NowPlaying️
#NowPlaying Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (OST) (2016) A sci-fi film about language and communication gets an eerie soundtrack with looped, treated human vocalisations. Gripping when required, tense when needed. The great reviews were justified. Very dynamic - don't play in a noisy car. #MusicSky
November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
#NowPlaying Jóhann Jóhannsson - Arrival (OST) (2016) A sci-fi film about language and communication gets an eerie soundtrack with looped, treated human vocalisations. Gripping when required, tense when needed. The great reviews were justified. Very dynamic - don't play in a noisy car. #MusicSky