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     As we move into the late 1970s, we see several of the long-time dominant British rock bands searching for their sound amidst a sea of change in popular tastes.  The Stones managed to make it work with “Some Girls”, but we will see a couple of less consistent attempts by their peers over theContinue reading “The Who “Who Are You” (1978)”

     As the world of music continues to evolve, we see the Rolling Stones continue to move with the times.  Some people would say that “Some Girls”, their 1978 release, is their best album ever.  I may or may not agree with them, but I would be hard-pressed to argue.  I will say that IContinue reading “The Rolling Stones “Some Girls” (1978)”

     Another self-titled debut album today, and definitely one of my favorites of all time.  Although they may sound like an early-entrant British new wave act in some ways, The Cars were all American, hailing from the Boston area.  Their first album, “The Cars”, is the #353 rated album on Rolling Stone’s Top 500 GreatestContinue reading “The Cars “The Cars” (1978)”

     It took three years due to legal and managerial disputes, but we have the next release from Bruce Springsteen, “Darkness On the Edge of Town”.  My reaction is rather divided on this album, there are songs I really like, and several I really don’t care for that much.  Like many of his albums, itContinue reading “Bruce Springsteen “Darkness On the Edge of Town” (1978)”

     After yesterday’s disco double-album extravaganza and a flurry of punk rock and new sounds, one might have been wondering, what was left for the guitar rock and roll band to accomplish?  The giants of the British Invasion era were all running low on fuel, and while we saw some innovation from bands like BostonContinue reading “Van Halen “Van Halen” (1978)”

     I originally thought today’s album would be the #1 seller for 1977, but due to it’s late in the year release, it was actually the #1 selling album for 1978.  It’s time to dance, as we have the famous soundtrack to the movie “Saturday Night Fever”.  This album is most prominently known for theContinue reading “Various Artists “Soundtrack – Saturday Night Fever” (1977)”

     We have dipped our toe into the pool of punk rock several times, especially in 1977.  All that being said, I feel like it is today’s album, more so than any other, that truly jump-started the punk rock movement, never to be the same again.  That’s right, its time today for “Never Mind TheContinue reading “Sex Pistols “Never Mind The Bollocks, Here’s The Sex Pistols” (1977)”

     Today’s album is a multi-generational classic.  As much as my friends and I all love Steely Dan, my son and his friends were also scheduled to see them in concert this weekend.  Unfortunately, the concert was postponed to 2022, but the brilliance of the album “Aja” shines on.  In what has to be theirContinue reading “Steely Dan “Aja” (1977)”

     After a flurry of punk rock and reggae, with a splash of Barry Manilow, we go in a different direction with the debut album from UK singer-songwriter Elvis Costello.  Visually, Elvis is a bit of a throwback, looking somewhat similar to Buddy Holly.  His sound is much more unique, with blends of rock andContinue reading “Elvis Costello “My Aim is True” (1977)”

     We didn’t have to wait long for more reggae, and today is a perfect example of how subjective lists can be.  I even had to double-check this.  You may recall that yesterday’s album, “Heart of the Congos”, was voted the #1 reggae album of all time.  Just one day later, we have a spectacularContinue reading “Bob Marley & The Wailers “Exodus” (1977)”