Category: 1971
This was Gary Wright’s second solo album, the results were astonishing, it has more in common with Traffic and 70’s…
The Wackers represents California power pop by way of Canada, rivalling the likes of era heroes Big Star and The…
The debut album from Irelands favourite sons Thin Lizzy is not quite the music that we all knew and loved…
By 1971, The Sweet were stuck right in the middle of gummy pop and glam, a stepping stone into the…
Osibisa membership came from countries with West Africa and Caribbean heritage, their music was a hybrid, including fusion and prog.
Mark Radice was only 13 when this self-titled album from 1971 came out, it resonated with cult pop collectors and…
Nearly five decades after release this album still contains some timeless tracks, it has since became Jethro Tull’s biggest selling…
Grannie’s debut album was once considered one of the greatest obscure hard rock albums ever made, however the reality is…
Despite a demanding record deal, Elton John and Bernie Taupin kept up and released some great albums, this the pick…
I have visions of Pentecostal snake handlers, banged up pick-up trucks running ‘shine’ everytime I hear a Black Oak Arkansas…
‘One Year’ is a gorgeous record and a perfect example why Colin Blunstone is considered one of the best and…
Ache was Denmark’s version of Procol Harum. This was their second album, containing shorter and more accessible songs.
This one-off LP is as rare as hens teeth, but Cincinatti’s Westfauster could easily be described as an Ameriprog classic.
Aubrey Small were a promising British prog outfit during 1971, but disappeared without trace before you could say boo.
Power trios were a popular draw in the early days of American hard rock. In 1971, NY band Dust were…
Ol’ Paint is full of radio ready power pop, similarities have been made to both Big Star and The Beatles…
Felt was formed in Alabama and based their sound on British blues and prog rock, they hinted at the future…
Spring deliver a pastoral but orchestrated set of songs, the odd flute line, strings, stylish all round, but not hard…
Long Island based Stark Naked emulated the dual vocal work of Jefferson Airplane and It’s A Beautiful Day, fusing acid…
Canadian band Noah with Randy Bachman in the hot seat delivered an album of killer-no filler rock spiced with southern…
The Doobie Brothers pop-based song craft, trademark vocals and sweet harmonies were a notch above their peers and the laid-back…
‘Electric Warrior’ from T Rex marks a big turn in the band’s sound, moving away from the previous folk oriented…
Indian Summer present a technical approach to prog, it’s very likeable, and in parts they sound like very early Uriah…
Some of you AOR fans will remember late 70s outfit Couchois, this band Ratchell was their precursor, delivering early 70’s…
[Gdazegod] Wasn't overly sold on the new Alcatrazz. I found the sound to be little raw for my liking.
[Jefflynnefan] Thanks for the "At The Movies" review, I was interested in this one. -- [Dave T] My pleasure, glad…
[Gdazegod] Other than watching the YouTube video of Pinnacle Point I haven't really given the album a good listen. I…
From researching this album, it looks like some of these tracks were recorded earlier than 1989, and probably under the…
A true classic for sure. Exile were churning out some AOR magic before they went pure country. Alabama did the…
[ReynoRoxx] I absolutely love this band. I would love Rock Candy to reissue their two albums, but at present the…
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[Dave T] ]I've just run into a used CD copy of the 1988 first issue. Bought it, listened to it…
This album is definitely a future contender for a Rock Candy reissue. I'd also throw in the 1990 self titled…