Category: 1973
This really is a dynamite LP from Exile, rooted in the Midwest style of bands like Jo Jo Gunne, REO…
I am biased, there’s not a dud song on this album one iota, there’s enough to suggest that perhaps The…
Golden Earring have been a Dutch institution for much of their career, and with this album, it was arguably their…
British band Cirkus have been compared to Spring, Cressida and Fantasy, they were forward thinking and a couple years ahead…
This is a band that called Northern Ireland home, the oddly named Fruupp, indeed, on their debut had all the…
Oddly referred to a jazz rock or fusion band, Forest Green’s full-range sound was really much more than that, fusing…
The Faces was guitarist Ronnie Lane’s baby and even without Rod Stewart’s over-riding influence it’s still quintessential Faces, trademarked alcohol…
Often compared to Pink Floyd and fellow countrymen Eloy, Jane live up to their spacey reputation with a dense organ…
This record can be seen as a transition between Cat Stevens spirited pop and his desire to break-free from constraints…
As debut albums go this is a stellar release from Lynyrd Skynyrd, a mix of blues, hard rock, bluegrass and…
Mott The Hoople demonstrate themselves as a band finally full of confidence in their own abilities.
What Todd Rundgren’s vision was back in 1973 was anybody’s guess but he produced an album so rich and diverse…
A Santana spin-off, Azteca put out a couple of albums between 1972 and 1973. The band featured the Escovedo brothers…
Free were one of the great early English hard rock bands, and despite the trying circumstances during recording, quality-wise it…
How to describe the shortlived Granicus? In a nutshell – relentless wailing soaring riffing guitars, loud frenetic drumming and super…
‘Ashes Are Burning’ remains the pinnacle of the Renaissance catalog and should find a place in every serious prog collection.
Described as one of the great lost bands of the 70’s, Blue Ash come from the same school of power-pop…
Cockney Rebel were part of that wonderful glam period, but rather than adopt the ‘Bricklayers in drag’ look, they took…
In parts, Lazarus have moved into early Doobie Brothers territory, whilst still retaining huge vocal melodies and lush orchestrated pieces.
The music of Hamlet is lock step with other bands of the era such as Badfinger, in other words, quality…
This was the album though that paved the way for Texan boogie legends ZZ Top to attain the heights they…
This debut album from Queen saw the beginning of one of the most iconic rock bands in history, apart from…
‘Sweet Freedom’ would be the first of the Uriah Heep albums to show a commercial angle, which they would pursue…
In March 1973, British guitarist Robin Trower released this debut solo LP. It set in motion what would follow a…
Oak were originally from New Hampshire, but eventually relocated to Portland Maine.
Despite the promise, this band didn't do anything for me.
[Candyman] Stacked with high energy hard rocking tunes this is a absolute classic and for me it rivals the debut.…
[DaveT] Revolutionary, a game changer, one of the best debuts ever along with Boston's in my book. Eddie is no…
Roll the Dice is a great track. Nice to hear the original. Another band I will be keen to have…
The track 'Roll The Dice' was also covered by Charlie on their 1981 album 'Good Morning America', and also by…
The original CD came out without a tray card just a cover that opened to credits and on the back…
[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…