(B-list) Album Chart of 1973
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| (B-list) Album Chart of 1973 |
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Various Artists
FGB Producers LPBS-17
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“A classic” AfricanaJukebox picks: “West Nkosi Nabashokobezi - Marabi Bell "800"” (10) • “Marks Mankwane - Pokolo Special” (9.6) • “West Nkosi Nabashokobezi - Two Mabone” (9.5)
The front cover of this obscure - but nonetheless classic - compilation encapsulates an urban fad of the day in South Af...more →
Van Morrison
Bang Records BLP-400
“Excellent” Blues / Rhythm n Blues; Soul BalladJukebox picks: “He Ain’t Give You None” (9.9) • “Madame George [original ’67 take]” (9.7) • “T.B. Sheets” (9.4)
The first Van Morrison that I owned was a bit of a naughty one, released without his permission, a sketch which seems to...more →
The Beatles
Apple Records PCSP-717
“Brilliant” Pop; Folk Rock / Americana; SongwriterJukebox picks: “Eleanor Rigby” (10) • “We Can Work It Out” (9.6) • “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” (9.6)
Part 1 of a 2 part Beatles story, serves as a very neat summation. Along with the “Blue album” (released at the same tim...more →
The Beatles
Apple Records PCSP-718
“Really good” Blues Rock / Soul Rock; Pop; Psychedelia; SongwriterJukebox picks: “Revolution” (9.8) • “Strawberry Fields Forever” (9.2) • “I Am The Walrus” (8.9)
Part 2 of a 2 part Beatles story, which would have served as a great introduction for newcomers at the time. Along with ...more →
Bob Marley and The Wailers
Trojan Records TRLS-62
“Good” ReggaeJukebox picks: “Small Axe [1971 alt. version]” (8.5) • “Keep On Moving” (8.0) • “Sun Is Shining [original album version]” (7.1)
A compilation for the UK market, consisting of the recordings made with producer Lee Perry from 1970 to 1971....more →
Toots and The Maytals
Dragon DRLS-5002
“Good” ReggaeJukebox picks: “Pomps And Pride” (9.4) • “Funky Kingston” (7.1) • “Sit Right Down” (6.6)
Released on Dragon Records, a subsidiary of Trojan UK. The album sold well on the strength of the strong title track and...more →
Wilson Pickett
Atlantic SD 2-501
“Decent enough” SoulJukebox picks: “In The Midnight Hour” (9.4) • “If You Need Me” (8.6) • “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)” (8.4)
An extensive compilation released in January, 1973, with selections spanning 1963 to 1972....more →
Various Artists
Radiant RRC-1014
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“Average” CountryJukebox picks: “Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line [1956]” (9.4) • “Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues [1955]” (8.1) • “The Everly Brothers - All I Have To Do Is Dream” (7.7)
Volume 4 from the series of LPs which were released to accompany the 37 hour documentary “History Of Country Music” whic...more →
Hawkwind
United Artists Records UAD-60037/8
“Average” Psychedelia; Avant-Garde; RockJukebox picks: “Brainstorm [live '72]” (7.2) • “Space Is Deep [live '72]” (7.1) • “Master of the Universe [live '72]” (6.7)
The fanciful Space Ritual tour attempted to create a full audio-visual experience, with projections and suspended moving...more →
David Bowie
London Records BP 628/9
“Below average” Crooner / Cabaret; Cerebral Pop; Pop; SongwriterJukebox picks: “Rubber Band” (7.0) • “Please Mr. Gravedigger” (6.7) • “Join The Gang” (6.5)
Bowie's rising popularity meant that there was sufficient interest in his back catalogue, and this comprehensive collect...more →
Duke Ellington
Columbia Special Products P 13293
“Poor” JazzJukebox picks: “Women” (7.0) • “Monologue (Pretty And The Wolf)” (6.8) • “Brown Betty” (6.0)
A compilation in the Columbia Specials Series. Recordings date from sessions in 1947 and 1951. The 1947 sessions include...more →
Carpenters
A&M Records SP-3601
“Terrible” Pop Ballad; SongwriterJukebox picks: “Superstar” (8.7) • “Ticket To Ride” (6.6) • “Rainy Days And Mondays” (3.9)
Chart-topping compilation on both sides of the Atlantic, with an annoyingly misleading title. Ironically, Richard Carpen...more →
Various Artists
Music For Pleasure MFP-5567
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“Dire” Crooner / CabaretJukebox picks: “Peggy Lee with Jack Marshall's music - Fever” (8.2) • “Ken Dodd - Happiness” (7.2) • “The Seekers - I’ll Never Find Another You” (4.8)
Good value budget compile focused on strong vocalists hits from 1951 to 1969....more →
Album Charts by year
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“B-list”
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