“Led Zeppelin II” is a monumental rock album that emerged in 1969, showcasing the explosive musical prowess of the legendary British band Led Zeppelin. This iconic record pushed the boundaries of rock 'n' roll, blending blues, hard rock, and a…
“All Things Must Pass” is the third studio album by English musician George Harrison, released in 1970. It is widely regarded as Harrison's magnum opus and a significant departure from his earlier work as a member of The Beatles. The…
“Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme” by Simon & Garfunkel is a classic folk rock album that continues to resonate with music lovers. Released in 1966, this influential masterpiece features timeless hits such as “Scarborough Fair/Canticle” and “The 59th Street Bridge…
The third studio album by American singer-songwriter Randy Newman, Sail Away released in 1972. The album is known for its satirical and ironic lyrics that explore themes of American culture, racism, and imperialism, set against a backdrop of lush orchestration…
Bob Dylan's second album, The Freewheeling Bob Dylan is where Dylan's songwriting started to flourish. At just the age of twenty one, he was writing songs that were thought-provoking, unusual, and humourous. With songs like Blowin' In The Wind, Girl…
The debut album by The Police, Outlandos d'Amour may not have their signature sound that they later developed. It does however give a glimpse into the band as they were beginning. With short punchy songs, it's easy to forget that…
Fats Domino's album This Is Fats is a glimpse into the beginnings of Rock N Roll. Although a lot of the songs have a similar feel to them, they are distinctly his. His signature piano playing shines through on this…
Scottish singer/songwriter Finley Quaye's debut album Maverick A Strike has a wide range of genres. Everything from psychedelia, to soul, R&B, and reggae. This eclectic variety can be polarizing. It can take the listener a while to catch on to…
Miriam Makeba's debut album was unfortunately not a success when it was first released. With most songs sung in her native language of Xhosa, western audiences were lukewarm on the singer. However, her follow-up album was a bigger success and…
Gunfighter Ballads and Trail Songs is exactly what it sounds like. A collection of country and western songs that capture the spirit and cinematic quality of the genre. Songs about murder, gunfighting and just generally being an outlaw pack this…