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Pink Moon - Nick Drake Beautiful, stripped-back pure. The breathy mellow vocals work stunningly with some of the most intricate melodic guitar playing I’ve heard. The lyrics are simple but emotive, give a moving insight into deep depression & longing. Testimony to the power of songwriting. Favs: Pink Moon, Place To Be, From The Morning 8/10
Catchy, for the time revolutionary, striking synth pop. It’s a fun album with a few great hits, but it feels a bit undeveloped and samey at times. Most likely suffers from Seinfeld effect, but pales in comparison to OMD. Favs: Hungry like the wolf, New Religion, Last chance on the stairway 6/10
A good soul record, with tons of great funk. The guitar, horns, bass, rhodes and collection of voices all ooze. Powerful lyricism on the brutal individual effects of racism. Perhaps doesn’t have the vast strength of Curtis, or others by Stevie & Marvin, but a solid complete album. Favs: So in Love, Blue Monday People, Love to the People 7/10
Rock on baby! What a fantastic record. Inject those furious strings. This is a masterpiece in pop rock arrangement. Every track is so enrapturing to air guitar desire. The big 3 singles deserve all of their status. A wonderful hour of enjoyment.
Only 4 albums rated. Rate at least 10 to get your style.