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    I have learned through all of this, the true connectivity of the “Unholy Trinity” of punk/alternative music of the early 1970s, between David Bowie and his two proteges, Lou Reed and Iggy Pop.  Today’s album is “Raw Power” by The Stooges, which is the first album to surface from loudersound.com’s Top 10 Greatest PunkContinue reading “The Stooges “Raw Power” (1973)”

    One of the musical legends of the 20th century makes his debut today, as we listen to “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.”, the debut album from the one and only Bruce Springsteen.  The album was moderately successful commercially, although it was positively received by most critics.  Without much cache as a performer or recordingContinue reading “Bruce Springsteen “Greetings from Asbury Park, N.J.” (1973)”

    As we head into 1973, we first encounter an album released in late 1972 that became the #1 selling album of 1973.  In an interesting fusion of soul, funk, jazz and even some psychedelic rock, the band War released an outstanding album, “The World Is a Ghetto”.      Growing up where I did, andContinue reading “War “The World Is a Ghetto””

    Of all the albums that are relatively “new” to me in this experience, I don’t think there are many I have enjoyed more from beginning to end than “Transformer” by Lou Reed.  This isn’t a complete surprise to me, as I also loved the Velvet Underground album from 1967.  This album is rated #109Continue reading “Lou Reed “Transformer””

    One of the more unique sounds of the 1970s is the band Steely Dan.  I will be forever grateful to a friend of mine who indoctrinated me to Steely Dan late in my college years, which was perfect as Steely Dan is basically perfect late-night college music, made by two guys who went toContinue reading “Steely Dan “Can’t Buy a Thrill” (1972)”

   You may recall that earlier in 1972, we discussed “Music of My Mind” by Stevie Wonder.  Later in the same year, he released “Talking Book”, which I would assume most people, myself included, consider this album to be a significant step forward in the caliber of his rapidly expanding solo, “adult” music journey.  OnceContinue reading “Stevie Wonder “Talking Book” (1972)”

    How often do I get to listen to the #1 rated funk album of all time, at least as proclaimed by digitaldreamdoors.com?  I guess for the purposes of this exercise, today is that day.  “Superfly”, the soundtrack album from the 1972 album by Curtis Mayfield, is so designated, and also is the #76 albumContinue reading “Curtis Mayfield “Superfly” (1972)”

    For most of my relatively long classic rock fandom, I have never been a big fan of The Doobie Brothers.  In recent years, I have given them more of a listen as I continue to try to span further in my search for music.  This interest has also been augmented by my son’s unusualContinue reading “The Doobie Brothers “Toulouse Street” (1972)”

    At the house I am staying at this weekend, there is a picture of David Bowie on the refrigerator.  Seems appropriate that today’s album is “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”.  I also recall my son having a poster of this album cover in his dorm room atContinue reading “David Bowie “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars” (1972)”

 One of the more intriguing elements of this exercise for me will be including the primary releases of the Eagles, perhaps the most successful country-rock-pop act of the 20th century.  Their ability to sustain success in album sales and concert ticket sales has few comparisons, and I will be eager to see how their musicContinue reading “Eagles “Eagles” (1972)”