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Dreamboat Annie is the debut studio album by American rock band Heart. At the time, the band was based in Vancouver, British Columbia; the album was recorded in Vancouver and first released in Canada by the local label Mushroom Records in August 1975, eventually reaching number 20 on RPM's Top Album chart and earning a double platinum certification. It was released in the United States on February 14, 1976, through the US subsidiary of Mushroom Records in Los Angeles, peaking at number seven on the Billboard 200. It also reached the top 10 in the Netherlands and Australia in early 1977. The album contains three commercially successful singles, two of which, "Crazy on You" and "Magic Man", became staples on North American FM radio. Producer Mike Flicker helped the group to polish their sound and obtain a recording contract with the label.
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Shocked to realize there were no Heart LPs on the main 1001, so this is definitely a necessary addition. Front-loaded with the classics for sure, but an amazingly consistent classic rock LP throughout. So many people forget the Wilson sisters' incredible ability to craft killer hooks and shred them to pieces on the guitar, technical ability is one thing but the songwriting has more than stood the test of time. Great addition to the list, surely we could drop 1-2 Elvis Costello albums from the books and give some beautiful, killer rock like this its moment to shine instead.
Unbelievable that this is the first Heart inclusion. Bless you
Heart clearly slipped through the cracks on the originals list, this is also there best album up there with the best of that classic 70’s sound.
I hadn’t heard this album (just two radio hits) and loved it! The hits are phenomenal but the rest holds its own.
When I saw this album, Dreamboat Annie by Heart was submitted I wondered why it was not on the original list. After listening to it, I understand. The first half of this album is good ("Magic Man" and "Crazy on You" are even fantastic), but then it gets weaker. All in all a decent album, but not great or to die for.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: Magic man, Crazy on you, Dreamboat Annie, How deep it goes
Decent seventies rock. Worth a listen.
Really nice
Hard rock, arena rock, folk rock. Ni fu ni fa.