In putting this playlist together I came to experience a weird Deja-Vu in alot of what I was reviewing. '72 seems like a pivotal year, it sounded like there was a clear shift away from 60's hippie music to more progressive and tighter sounds.
Personally this may be the year that started my interest in music, as much of what I was going through was music that I still love and embrace today. For example, the first track you will hear is The Wizard by Uriah Heep. That album really resonated with me as it was one of the first albums I snuck into my brothers room to play. Still Heep's best album to date IMO. Similar story with REO Two, ZZ Top, and Loggins and Messina. I first heard the Styx track a few years later at my brothers friends house, he was Styx's biggest fan (and like all intelligent classic rock fans, most people put their Styx fandom on hold once DDY left and that imposter stepped in). Anyway... when all is said and done, and when I look back on the time that music took a foothold in my life I often say 74-75, that may still prove to be true, but I think I've at least identified the launching point. This 70's series is getting better and better...
So ... time for Jon's favorite part of these series'... lets get to the WIki-facts.
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What else do you recall from 1972?
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I recall nothing from 1972.
I did not experience any déjà vu while listening to this.
Keening
noun
1. the act of a person who keens.
2. a wailing lament for the dead; keen.
So, Kevin Cronin wails for the dead?
"But if when anyone died
Came keeners hoarser than rooks,
He bade them give over their keening;
For he was a man of books."
-William Butler Keats
Nice that you used the album version of "Angry Eyes", expected that you would use the single version because, you know, the album version is "too long".
That's a mob car pictured. Probably a body in the trunk.
I'm trying to think of more stuff to say, but I'm drawing a blank.
I have all these songs, but only three of these albums. Guess which ones.
I'm done.
Im guessing you don't own the REO and ZZ TOP albums, rather you have these tunes on some sort of compilation
Excellent song list! One of the better ones for me.
The Uriah Heep tune is an awesome classic. Great vocals and lyrics, fantastic production...an "atmospheric" tune that can "take me away" every time I hear it. My favorite Heep album is actually "Look At Yourself", but there are plenty of great, early Heep albums. Including this one, "Salisbury", "Very 'eavy...Very 'umble", and "Magicians Birthday". "Very 'eavy...Very 'umble" was actually titled something else, if I recall right, on the American release. I have it on vinyl somewhere.
Never heard the Styx tune, but it's a great song. Like the Heep tune, it features some excellent keyboard work. You guys know I'm not crazy about keyboards, but when done right, it can be a great enhancement. This tune was done right...very good tone/sound on the keyboards. Excellent vocals, and the bass at times sounds like, or reminds me of "fuzz bass".
The REO is a great tune, as well. Have not heard this studio version very often, having had it on the live album, and having played that live album many times back in the day. Some excellent lead guitar here, sounding like twin guitars. But it's probably just played and tracked twice.
Never got into Loggins and Messina much at all, but I do love this song. Dont believe I've ever heard this longer version, though. The saxophone adds to this tune for sure. Awesome chorus, and just a solid track.
Finally, the ZZTop smokes, as a lot of older ZZTop does. Killer, funky main riff, with some slide fills, and some humorous lyrics sung with a great delivery.
Very nice post! Now off to check out the albums posted by Jon and RJHog.
Heep - I have this album. Listened to it once and it didn't move me. However, listening to this track now makes me desire another listen. This is really, really good. Must make a mental note.
Styx - I'm a big fan of this album. I'd be willing to bet the vast majority of Styx fans have never even heard it. To me, it's the best album of the first four Wooden Nickel recordings. The music is terrific and even without Tommy Shaw, the vocals are superb. Outstanding pick.
REO - The guitar on this song smokes!. So does the bass. Killer song.
L & M - I had never heard this song until a couple of years ago. I heard it on the radio one day and was sufficiently pleased enough to pick up a cd with the song on it. This is a very laid back jam. I wouldn't call the guitar playing flashy, but it just sucks you in here, along with that sax and what sounds like some other wind instrument, maybe a flute. This song is kind of hypnotic.
Top - Never been a big ZZ Top fan, but this is definitely one of their better songs to me. Nice guitar.
My ranking:
1. Styx
2. REO
3. Uriah Heep
4. Loggins And Messina
5. ZZ Top
...but all good tracks this week bro. Nice job.
Man, early ZZTop is fantastic! Up there with early Aerosmith, Nuge, etc.
Norma Jean Fox
(11/30/1945-9/7/2010)
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