Selling England By The Pound by Genesis (1973)
It’s Genesis month! Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel, Mike + the Mechanics – all must pass through the meat grinder, but […]
1970s
Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy by Elton John (1975)
I must say, broadly speaking, this ongoing deep dive into Elton John’s 1970s “imperial phase” has impressed me more than
Tumbleweed Connection by Elton John (1970)
If I had to compile a list of my favourite rock bands, then it would mainly comprise miserable pricks from
The Rolling Stones 1966 – 1972, selected track list
Apparently you’re not really allowed to have an opinion on rock music unless you’re au fait with foundational acts of
Exile on Main Street by the Rolling Stones (1972)
The Rolling Stones were fucked up drug-addled minor royalty by 1972. They’d been ejected from the United Kingdom due to
Back in Black by AC/DC (1980)
To my astonishment, Back in Black by Geordie-fronted hard rocking Aussie halfwits AC/DC is the third bestselling album of all
David Bowie in the 70s, deep dive (part iii)
Continued from part ii. Low (1977)By the end of his two-year stint in Los Angeles, and having imbibed enough coke
David Bowie in the 70s, deep dive (part ii)
Continued from part I. Pin Ups (1973)I’m hesitant to include Pin Ups in this deep dive. It’s a collection of
David Bowie in the 70s, deep dive (part I)
I grew up in the late 90s, and every weirdo rock band that my 14-year-old-self listened to – Nine Inch
Rattus Norvegicus by the Stranglers (1977)
I’m internally conflicted about punk. Its abrasive, bile-spewing nihilism is compelling; its wilfully obstreperous lack of melody and musicianship less