#215 The Allman Brothers – At Fillmore East

At Fillmore East is the first album on the list from The Allman Brothers. I know before I even listen to this album that this is not my cup of tea or glass of beer or wine. I am not a fan of southern rock, except for Tom Petty. I hope Petty will be on […]

#214 Isaac Hayes – Shaft

Shaft is a double album from Isaac Hayes. The album is a soundtrack to the film of the same name. The album is filled with instrumental songs. I have not seen the film so I do not know the context this takes place in. I will have to watch it. “Theme From Shaft” is the […]

#213 Carole King – Tapestry

Tapestry sounds familiar to me even before I listen to it. It is the second album from Carole King who had been around for a long time writing for other artist. “I Feel the Earth Move” kind of sucks. It is such an irritating sound to me, especially vocally and lyrically. “So Far Away” is a […]

#212 The Who – Who’s Next

Who’s Next is the fourth album on the list from The Who. That is three too many, well maybe two too many. I did give one of their albums 7/10. The album cover is strange since they pissed on the building. Supposedly, Pete Townshend was the only one to actually do it. I must admit “Baba O’Riley” […]

#211 Bee Gees – Trafalgar

Trafalgar is the ninth album from the Bee Gees. This is a romantic album from the Brothers Gibb. I do not think anyone else can write as good ballads as Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. When I listen to the Bee Gees I feel sad and happy at the same time. I feel sad for all […]

#209 & #210 Yes – The Yes Album & Fragile

The band Yes have two albums in the list for 1971. The Yes Album came out first, then Fragile followed near the end of the year. I am not a huge fan of prog-rock or proto-prog or whatever you want to call it. I thought I would review them together so I could kill two song with […]

#208 Marvin Gaye – What’s Goin’ On

Marvin Gaye. I feel like there is not need to say anything else, except Marvin Gaye. What’s Goin’ On is Gaye’s album which marked a departure from his former Motown squeaky clean mask. He took control of his image, music, and life. This is not the album anyone expected from a Motown artist, but it […]

#207 Sly and and The Family Stone – There’s a Riot Goin’ On

Sly and and The Family Stone are back with There’s a Riot Goin’ On. I found his previous album to be mediocre so I can only hope this one is a bit better. Between the last album and this one the group released a couple of singles for an EP that did not materialize. I […]

#206 David Crosby – If I Could Only Remember My Name

If I Could Only Remember My Name is the fist solo album from David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and of The Byrds. Hopefully, it will be the only album of his I will have to suffer through. It is quite hilarious that his album is today. Two days ago a friend tried […]

#205 Jethro Tull – Aqualung

Jethro Tull is a name I have heard before, but I do not know his their music. I thought Jethro Tull was a person. Aqualung is their fourth album. Although the band disagrees, it is considered a concept album by many. The theme is “the distinction between religion and God”. Discuss. Lead singer and songwriter Ian Anderson vehemently […]