The Band - Music from Big Pink (1968)
Side one
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocal | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tears of Rage" | Bob Dylan, Richard Manuel | Manuel | 5:23 |
| 2. | "To Kingdom Come" | Robbie Robertson | Manuel, Robertson | 3:22 |
| 3. | "In a Station" | Manuel | Manuel | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Caledonia Mission" | Robertson | Rick Danko | 2:59 |
| 5. | "The Weight" | Robertson | Levon Helm, Danko | 4:34 |
Side two[edit]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Lead vocal | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6. | "We Can Talk" | Manuel | Manuel, Helm, Danko | 3:06 |
| 7. | "Long Black Veil" | Marijohn Wilkin, Danny Dill | Danko | 3:06 |
| 8. | "Chest Fever" | Robertson | Manuel | 5:18 |
| 9. | "Lonesome Suzie" | Manuel | Manuel | 4:04 |
| 10. | "This Wheel's on Fire" | Dylan, Danko | Danko | 3:14 |
| 11. | "I Shall Be Released" | Dylan | Manuel | 3:19 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_from_Big_Pink
Golf's verdict: Dylan's backing band come of age with a debut that features 3 of his songs. But the strongest track by far is 'The Weight', a classic the moment it was recorded.
Maire's verdict: Thoroughly enjoyed this.
Album 304/1031
The Cars - The Cars (1978)
All tracks written by Ric Ocasek, except where noted.
| Side one | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
| 1. | "Good Times Roll" | Ocasek | 3:44 |
| 2. | "My Best Friend's Girl" | Ocasek | 3:44 |
| 3. | "Just What I Needed" | Benjamin Orr | 3:44 |
| 4. | "I'm in Touch with Your World" | Ocasek | 3:31 |
| 5. | "Don't Cha Stop" | Ocasek | 3:01 |
| Side two | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Vocals | Length |
| 6. | "You're All I've Got Tonight" | Ocasek | 4:13 |
| 7. | "Bye Bye Love" | Orr | 4:14 |
| 8. | "Moving in Stereo" (writers: Greg Hawkes, Ocasek) | Orr | 4:41 |
| 9. | "All Mixed Up" | Orr | 4:14 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cars_(album)
Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! What '70s US New Wave music sounds like basically. A fantastic clash of 50s rock n' roll and '70s post punk. Close to all killer, no filler.
Maire's verdict: Easy listening but in a good way.
Album 305/1031
Belle & Sebastian - If You're Feeling Sinister (1996)
All tracks written by Stuart Murdoch.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Stars of Track and Field" | 4:48 |
| 2. | "Seeing Other People" | 3:48 |
| 3. | "Me and the Major" | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Like Dylan in the Movies" | 4:14 |
| 5. | "The Fox in the Snow" | 4:11 |
| 6. | "Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying" | 3:25 |
| 7. | "If You're Feeling Sinister" | 5:21 |
| 8. | "Mayfly" | 3:42 |
| 9. | "The Boy Done Wrong Again" | 4:17 |
| 10. | "Judy and the Dream of Horses" | 3:40 |
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_You%27re_Feeling_Sinister
Golf's verdict: One of those bands that has an absolutely unique sound. I was not familiar with this album, but own several others. This one makes you want to go out and buy their back catalogue.
Maire's verdict: Gorgeous voice and great tracks. When I hear them I generally think I should listen to more of their stuff but never actually do. Need to change that.
Album 306/1031
The Stranglers - Rattus Norvegicus (1977)
All songs credited as written by the Stranglers.
- Side A
1. "Sometimes" (4:56)
2. "Goodbye Toulouse" (3:12)
3. "London Lady" (2:25)
4. "Princess of the Streets" (4:34)
5. "Hanging Around" (4:25)
- Side B
6. "Peaches" (4:03)
7. "(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)" (3:55)
8. "Ugly" (4:03)
9. "Down in the Sewer" (7:30)
Golf's verdict: Every song delivered with swagger. Another band that sounds like no other and that no other bands sound like. This is mainly down to Jean-Jacques Burnel's bass and Dave Greenfield's swirling organ, but also (at least until 1990) Hugh Cornwell's snarling delivery. 'Hanging Around', '(Get A) Grip (On Yourself)' and - of course - 'Peaches'.
Maire's verdict: Never a massive Stranglers fan although I know a few people who are obsessed. 'Peaches' is the most well known track (at least to me) and always worth a listen.
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