#198 Cat Stevens – Tea for the Tillerman

Tea for the Tillerman is the fourth album from the artist formerly known as Cat Stevens. Stevens is a British born musician who became a Muslim in the late 70s. He left the music world behind until recently he has started recording and touring. I had my first encounter with his music in the film […]

#197 Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge Over Troubled Water

Bridge Over Troubled Water is Simon & Garfunkel‘s final album, but we will do some reunions in the future. The album was a critical and commercial success. I think the only song on this album that I sort of feel ambivalent about is “Keep the Customer Satisfied” Is it just me or does it sound like […]

#196 George Harrison – All Things Must Pass

The Beatles were over. All four former member released their solo efforts in 1970 along with a last Beatles’ album Let It Be, which was considered a mess by critics. There are a few gems on it, such as “Let It Be” and “The Long and Winding Road“. The latter song I know George Michael’s […]

#195 Rod Stewart – Gasoline Alley

Gasoline Alley is Rod Stewart‘s second solo album of his long and successful career. He has recorded 30 studio albums. “Rod the Mod” was one of my favourite artist when I was growing up. I have seen him in concert three times. It is strange that I have never heard this whole album nor his […]

#194 Soft Machine – Third

Third is the third album from Soft Machine. I wonder why they could not find a better title for the album. Does the Soft Machine serve soft ice cream or do you need a hard machine for it? This is jazz rock or jazz fusion or jazz confusion. This is a great album if you […]

#193 The Who – Live at Leeds

Oh no! Live at Leeds from The Who cannot be great or even good. I do not want to listen to another love album. I am so tired of them. I do not want to listen to another Who album either. They are the British version of The Byrds. They suck, but somebody thinks they […]

#192 Ananda Shankar

Robert Dimery‘s book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die has some weird choices for best albums. Ananda Shankar‘s debut album is another of the weird ones. Why does he promote Indian music, but not much from other European countries? This album is a fusion of rock and Indian sitar music. Sitar Rock? It is so […]

#191 Nick Drake – Bryter Layter

Bryter Layter is Nick Drake‘s second album. He left us with three. The album opens with the beautiful instrumental “Introduction“. It tells me that there is beauty, sadness, ashes, fire and a few twist and turns ahead. I am excited to hear what Drake has to offer us on the second album. His voice sounds […]

#190 Grateful Dead – American Beauty

American Beauty is the second album on the list from the Grateful Dead. I thought the previous album was a disaster. If you think Bob Dylan cannot sing, then you need to hear this band. They literally cannot sing. It was horrendous. I can attest that this is more of the same thing. I guess […]

#189 Van Morrison – Moondance

Van Morrison makes his second appearance on the list of 1001 Albums… with Moondance, his third album. I was not impressed by the Astral Weeks, but hopefully this album is better. My problem with Morrison is his voice. I do not like his gravelly sound. “Caravan” and “Into the Mystic” are two great songs from Van […]