Richard Shaw
@richards7370.bsky.social
Creator of the popular #5albums music polls. Family, friends, music obsessive, real ale / craft beer, Potters / Bears, whippets #MDANT 🏅 #musicsky 🎶 ‘In 1984 I was hospitalised for approaching perfection’ 🎶
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Hi folks, the next poll will commence on Friday 12th December and will feature debut albums released between 1970 to 1974. Please use the hashtag #5debutalbums7074 for recommendations and to give your favourites a plug! You’ll have 3 weeks to decide on your top 5 choices from that era, see you then.
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Great news that Pieces of a Man is in the mix for #5debutalbums7074 -- what a wonderful album.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSC...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSC...
November 24, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Great news that Pieces of a Man is in the mix for #5debutalbums7074 -- what a wonderful album.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSC...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FoSC...
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A Game For All Who Know - Ithaca. 2014 reissue [1973], Acme. Great slice of psychedelic folk to start #5debutalbums7074 #NowPlaying
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A Game For All Who Know - Ithaca. 2014 reissue [1973], Acme. Great slice of psychedelic folk to start #5debutalbums7074 #NowPlaying
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A real solo album, Wood plays all the instruments with the exception of a bit of harmonium, he did all the vocals, produced it himself & also drew the cover. Tunes are a mish mash of styles, but if anybody can make that sound okay then Roy can. Won't make my 5 but a good listen.
A real solo album, Wood plays all the instruments with the exception of a bit of harmonium, he did all the vocals, produced it himself & also drew the cover. Tunes are a mish mash of styles, but if anybody can make that sound okay then Roy can. Won't make my 5 but a good listen.
November 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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A real solo album, Wood plays all the instruments with the exception of a bit of harmonium, he did all the vocals, produced it himself & also drew the cover. Tunes are a mish mash of styles, but if anybody can make that sound okay then Roy can. Won't make my 5 but a good listen.
A real solo album, Wood plays all the instruments with the exception of a bit of harmonium, he did all the vocals, produced it himself & also drew the cover. Tunes are a mish mash of styles, but if anybody can make that sound okay then Roy can. Won't make my 5 but a good listen.
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#5debutalbums7074 Just a few (ok, 47, so far) suggestions for @richards7370.bsky.social's latest poll - to find the top 5 debut LPs released from 1970-1974...
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
#5debutalbums7074 Just a few (ok, 47, so far) suggestions for @richards7370.bsky.social's latest poll - to find the top 5 debut LPs released from 1970-1974...
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Another contender for me John Prine self titled debut 1971. The whole album is pretty great, if I had to pick Pretty Good is the stand out for me. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Another contender for me John Prine self titled debut 1971. The whole album is pretty great, if I had to pick Pretty Good is the stand out for me. #5debutalbums7074
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Jackson Browne self titled. Best part of the Album is Jesse Ed Davis barely getting his guitar tuned and then banging out the guitar solo for Doctor my Eyes on the first take. And absolute legend. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Jackson Browne self titled. Best part of the Album is Jesse Ed Davis barely getting his guitar tuned and then banging out the guitar solo for Doctor my Eyes on the first take. And absolute legend. #5debutalbums7074
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It is amazing how many pillars of 70’s rock started in the ‘60s.
I think this epic by ELP will be my top Pick for #5debutalbums7074
open.spotify.com/track/3JQMYz...
I think this epic by ELP will be my top Pick for #5debutalbums7074
open.spotify.com/track/3JQMYz...
Lucky Man - 2012 Remaster
open.spotify.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
It is amazing how many pillars of 70’s rock started in the ‘60s.
I think this epic by ELP will be my top Pick for #5debutalbums7074
open.spotify.com/track/3JQMYz...
I think this epic by ELP will be my top Pick for #5debutalbums7074
open.spotify.com/track/3JQMYz...
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Started out the morning with Ananda Shankar's self titled debut for #5debutalbums7074 (delightful). Now it's time to get kinda funky with Baby Huey.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Started out the morning with Ananda Shankar's self titled debut for #5debutalbums7074 (delightful). Now it's time to get kinda funky with Baby Huey.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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ELO’s debut No Answer, 1971. The opener 10538 Overture is the stand out for me. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
ELO’s debut No Answer, 1971. The opener 10538 Overture is the stand out for me. #5debutalbums7074
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Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (1972)
Scorpions’ first album , produced by Conrad “Conny” Plank (as was the previously mentioned Kraftwerk 1,) includes more extended track lengths with studio experimentation than their later albums , in addition to a dark and riff-heavy sound.
Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (1972)
Scorpions’ first album , produced by Conrad “Conny” Plank (as was the previously mentioned Kraftwerk 1,) includes more extended track lengths with studio experimentation than their later albums , in addition to a dark and riff-heavy sound.
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 PM
#5debutalbums7074
Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (1972)
Scorpions’ first album , produced by Conrad “Conny” Plank (as was the previously mentioned Kraftwerk 1,) includes more extended track lengths with studio experimentation than their later albums , in addition to a dark and riff-heavy sound.
Scorpions - Lonesome Crow (1972)
Scorpions’ first album , produced by Conrad “Conny” Plank (as was the previously mentioned Kraftwerk 1,) includes more extended track lengths with studio experimentation than their later albums , in addition to a dark and riff-heavy sound.
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#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
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It’s amazing that he and the band have kept this level of energy for over 50 years, think this maybe a contender for me. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
It’s amazing that he and the band have kept this level of energy for over 50 years, think this maybe a contender for me. #5debutalbums7074
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Babe Ruth’s great guitar driven rock debut. The Mexican for me is the stand out. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Babe Ruth’s great guitar driven rock debut. The Mexican for me is the stand out. #5debutalbums7074
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Strong debut from Bill Withers, Just as I am has some great story telling (Harlem and Grandma’s hand) with Everybody’s talking as the stand out. #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Strong debut from Bill Withers, Just as I am has some great story telling (Harlem and Grandma’s hand) with Everybody’s talking as the stand out. #5debutalbums7074
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#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
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#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.
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Closing Time—Tom Waits
Not many 23 year olds release debut albums with this quality of songwriting. The tragicomic I Hope that I don't Fall in Love…, the triumphant Ol' 55, the longing of Grapefruit Moon, the heartbreak of Martha: all life is here.
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Closing Time—Tom Waits
Not many 23 year olds release debut albums with this quality of songwriting. The tragicomic I Hope that I don't Fall in Love…, the triumphant Ol' 55, the longing of Grapefruit Moon, the heartbreak of Martha: all life is here.
#musicsky #nowplaying #vinyl
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Closing Time—Tom Waits
Not many 23 year olds release debut albums with this quality of songwriting. The tragicomic I Hope that I don't Fall in Love…, the triumphant Ol' 55, the longing of Grapefruit Moon, the heartbreak of Martha: all life is here.
#musicsky #nowplaying #vinyl
Closing Time—Tom Waits
Not many 23 year olds release debut albums with this quality of songwriting. The tragicomic I Hope that I don't Fall in Love…, the triumphant Ol' 55, the longing of Grapefruit Moon, the heartbreak of Martha: all life is here.
#musicsky #nowplaying #vinyl
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I Think I'll Call It Morning
YouTube video by Gil Scott-Heron - Topic
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November 24, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Got a much longer list this time, and can see there being some tricky decisions. One of which will be whether I can squeeze this into my final 5
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November 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Got a much longer list this time, and can see there being some tricky decisions. One of which will be whether I can squeeze this into my final 5
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U Roy - Version Galore
Not many people create a whole musical style.
As the great man said..
"Chick a bow chick a bow"
Another fine Cherry Red / Doctor Bird reissue with a double CD's worth of tunes - All his Treasure Isle recordings
U Roy - Version Galore
Not many people create a whole musical style.
As the great man said..
"Chick a bow chick a bow"
Another fine Cherry Red / Doctor Bird reissue with a double CD's worth of tunes - All his Treasure Isle recordings
November 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
#5DebutAlbums7074
U Roy - Version Galore
Not many people create a whole musical style.
As the great man said..
"Chick a bow chick a bow"
Another fine Cherry Red / Doctor Bird reissue with a double CD's worth of tunes - All his Treasure Isle recordings
U Roy - Version Galore
Not many people create a whole musical style.
As the great man said..
"Chick a bow chick a bow"
Another fine Cherry Red / Doctor Bird reissue with a double CD's worth of tunes - All his Treasure Isle recordings
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Dadawah - Peace & Love
A Rastafarian album of powerful spiritual music. If you like 70's Jamaican music & have never heard this, it's well worth checking out
Was a wonderful discovery for me back in the days of twitter. This CD copy comes with a second disc of Lloyd Charmers dubs
Dadawah - Peace & Love
A Rastafarian album of powerful spiritual music. If you like 70's Jamaican music & have never heard this, it's well worth checking out
Was a wonderful discovery for me back in the days of twitter. This CD copy comes with a second disc of Lloyd Charmers dubs
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
#5DebutAlbums7074
Dadawah - Peace & Love
A Rastafarian album of powerful spiritual music. If you like 70's Jamaican music & have never heard this, it's well worth checking out
Was a wonderful discovery for me back in the days of twitter. This CD copy comes with a second disc of Lloyd Charmers dubs
Dadawah - Peace & Love
A Rastafarian album of powerful spiritual music. If you like 70's Jamaican music & have never heard this, it's well worth checking out
Was a wonderful discovery for me back in the days of twitter. This CD copy comes with a second disc of Lloyd Charmers dubs
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This Bonnie Raitt self titled from 1971 has alway stood out to me as a very impressive debut. And I’m happy to have it as my lead off for #5debutalbums7074
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
This Bonnie Raitt self titled from 1971 has alway stood out to me as a very impressive debut. And I’m happy to have it as my lead off for #5debutalbums7074
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November 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Really nice debut from Candi Staton, although not all the songs fully grab me However Candi certainly knows how to deliver a song, what a voice!
Really nice debut from Candi Staton, although not all the songs fully grab me However Candi certainly knows how to deliver a song, what a voice!
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Really nice debut from Candi Staton, although not all the songs fully grab me However Candi certainly knows how to deliver a song, what a voice!
Really nice debut from Candi Staton, although not all the songs fully grab me However Candi certainly knows how to deliver a song, what a voice!