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Wall of Voodoo, The Ugly Americans in Australia, 1988 on I.R.S. Records

Live Wall of Voodoo recorded on their 1987 tour in Australia, primarily at The Palace in Melbourne. The cover painting is by Robert Williams (aka Robt. Wms.). This…

The Romantics, Strictly Personal, 1981 on Nemporer

Third album from The Romantics, who originally came out of Detroit MI. Look at the new wave style here – matching pink leather suits and bolo ties. Did…

Flesh for Lulu, Long Live The New Flesh, 1987 on Beggars Banquet / Capitol

Third full-length album from Brixton London post-punks Nick Marsh, James Mitchell, Rocco Barker, Derek “Del Boy” Greening, and Kevin Mills—and their first on Beggars Banquet/Capitol. (Capitol in the…

Cactus World News, Urban Beaches, 1986 on MCA

This was the debut album for Cactus World News, with a different cover in US and UK editions- this one is the US cover. They were an early…

T-Bone Burnett, Trap Door, 1982 on Warner Bros.

Most people think of T-Bone Burnett these days as a Grammy-winning producer associated with Americana and roots music, but has also long been a solo artist releasing music…

Flesh for Lulu, Plastic Fantastic, 1989 on Capitol / Beggar’s Banquet

This was the fourth studio LP from Flesh for Lulu, and the second on Beggar’s Banquet (in the UK) and Capitol (in the US). “Decline and Fall” from…

The Alarm, Change, 1989 on I.R.S. Records

We recently lost Mike Peters of The Alarm, after a 30 year battle with cancer. He also had a lengthy solo career following the band’s breakup in the…

Flesh For Lulu, Big Fun City, 1985 on Statik Records

This was the sophomore studio album by Brixton’s Flesh For Lulu, released by London-based Statik Records in 1985. Nick Marsh (vocals, guitar), James Mitchell (drums), Kevin Mills (bass),…

Johnny Winter, Johnny Winter, 1969 on Columbia

Johnny Winter’s self-titled official debut album (The Progressive Blues Experiment came out the year before as a kind of unauthorized debut on Sonobeat, then sold to Imperial). Mix…

Junior Walker and the All-Stars, Anthology, 1974 on Motown

While many folks only know Walker and the All-Stars via their first and biggest hit, “Shotgun,” this 2xLP release collects recordings from 1965-1973 – good way to get…

Edgar Winter’s White Trash, Roadwork, 1972 on Epic

Double LP, recorded live at three venues: The Apollo Theater and the Academy of Music in NYC, and the Whiskey a Go Go in LA. The band here…

Various Artists, Heavy Soul, 1972 on Atlantic

Great compilation of early seventies soul on Atlantic, including luminaries like Aretha Franklin, Sam & Dave, and King Curtis but also some lesser known folks (at least for…

Rufus & Chaka, Masterjam, 1979 on MCA

This was the eighth album by Rufus and their fifth with Chaka Khan. (They were Rufus, Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, and Rufus & Chaka Khan in various releases)….

The Allman Brothers Band, Eat a Peach, 1972 on Capricorn

Third studio album from the Allman Brothers Band, with a mixture of live and studio recordings, including some from the Fillmore East performances in 1971. Released after Duane…

Joe Jackson, Look Sharp!, 1979 on A&M

Joe Jackson’s debut full length, with “Is She Really Going Out With Him?,” “Fools In Love,” and “Sunday Papers.” Love this iconic cover photo by Brian Griffin. Recorded…

Paul McCartney and Wings, Band on the Run, 1973 on Apple Records

The third Wings album, this time credited to Paul McCartney & Wings. Includes the title track, plus “Jet” and “Let Me Roll It.” This lineup includes Denny Laine,…

Jeff Beck, Blow By Blow, 1975 on Epic

Jeff Beck is a guitarists’ guitarist – constantly named by other greats as one of the greatest but not given quite the same public acclaim. This 1975 album…

Traffic, Welcome to the Canteen, 1971 on United Artists

As a result of some contractual disputes, this is credited on the labels and cover directly to Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason, Chris Wood, Rick Grech, “Reebop”…

Joe Jackson, I’m the Man, 1979 on A&M

I knew Joe Jackson’s music from the early 80s – he was pretty hard to avoid on mainstream radio at that point – but I don’t think I…

James Taylor, One Man Dog, 1972 on Warner Bros.

This was Taylor’s fourth studio album, with “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight.” 18 tracks means lots of short bits / interludes, some of which can feel a…