Rock (1970s)

Abba [1971–1983]

Waterloo [1974, Polygram], B+
Abba [1975, Polygram], B
Greatest Hits [1974–76, Atlantic], B+
Arrival [1977, Polygram], B
The Album [1978, Polygram], B–
Voulez-Vous [1979, Polygram], B–
Abba Gold: Greatest Hits [1974–81, Polygram], C+

The Adverts [1976–1980]

Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts [1978, Bright], B+

Aerosmith [1970– ]

Rocks [1976, Columbia], B
Gems [1973–82, Columbia], B
Get a Grip [1993, Geffen], B–

Air Supply [1977– ]

The Best of Air Supply: Ones That You Love [1976–86, Arista/Legacy], C–

Amazing Rhythm Aces [1974–1981]

Stacked Deck [1975, ABC], A
Too Stuffed to Jump [1976, ABC], B

Al Anderson (1947– )

After Hours [2006, Legacy], B+(***)

Ashford and Simpson [1964– ]

Is It Still Good to Ya [1978, Warner Brothers], B+

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Bachman-Turner Overdrive [1973, Mercury], B+
Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2 [1973, Mercury], A–
Not Fragile [1974, Mercury], B+
Four Wheel Drive [1975, Mercury], B

Syd Barrett (1946– )

The Madcap Laughs [1970, Harvest], B
Barrett [1970, Harvest], C

Be-Bop Deluxe [1974– ]

Futurama [1976, Harvest], B–
Sunburst Finish [1976, Harvest], B+
Modern Music [1976, Harvest], B+
Drastic Plastic [1978, Harvest], B

Chris Bell (1951–78)

I Am the Cosmos [(1992), Rykodisc], A–

Bees Make Honey [1973–1975]

Music Every Night [1973, EMI], B+

Dickey Betts (1943– )

Highway Call [1974, Capricorn], C–

B-52's [1976– ]

The B-52's [1979, Warner Brothers], A
Wild Planet [1980, Warner Brothers], A–
Mesopotamia [1982, Warner Brothers], B+
Whammy! [1983, Warner Brothers], A
Bouncing Off the Satellites [1986, Warner Brothers], B
Cosmic Thing [1989, Reprise], B+
Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation [(1998), Warner Brothers], A–
Funplex [2008, Astralwerks], A–

Big Star [1971–1975]

#1 Record [1972, Ardent], A–
Radio City [1974, Ardent], A
#1 Record / Radio City [1972–74, Stax], A–
Third / Sister Lovers [1978, Rykodisc], B+
Columbia: Live at Missouri University 4/25/93 [(1993), Zoo], B+

Black Oak Arkansas [1970–1980]

Black Oak Arkansas [1971, MCA], A–

Black Sabbath [1970– ]

Paranoid [1970, Warner Brothers], B+
Symptom of the Universe 1970–1978 [1970–78, Warner Bros./Rhino, 2 CD], B

Blackouts

History in Reverse [1979–84, K], B+

Blondie [1974– ]

Blondie [1976, Chrysalis], A–
Plastic Letters [1977, Chrysalis], B+
Parallel Lines [1978, Chrysalis], A
Eat to the Beat [1979, Chrysalis], A–
Autoamerican [1980, Chrysalis], A
Essential Blondie: Picture This Live [1978–80, EMI], A–
The Hunter [1982, Chrysalis], C–
Blonde and Beyond [(1993), Chrysalis], B+
The Platinum Collection [(1994), EMI, 2 CD], A–
No Exit [1999, Beyond], B+
The Curse of Blondie [2003, Sanctuary], B

Blue Oyster Cult [1972– ]

Blue Oyster Cult [1972, Columbia], B+
Tyranny and Mutation [1973, Columbia], A–
Secret Treaties [1974, Columbia], B
On Your Feet or on Your Knees [1974, Columbia], C–
Agents of Fortune [1976, Columbia], A
Spectres [1977, Columbia/Legacy], B–
Some Enchanted Evening (Legacy Edition) [1978, Columbia/Legacy, CD+DVD], B
The Essential Blue Oyster Cult [1971–83, Columbia/Legacy], B

Colin Blunstone (1945– )

One Year [1971, Water], B–

Hamilton Bohannon (1942– )

Deep Beats: Essential Dancefloor Artists Vol. 4 [1973–75, Castle/Deep Beats], A–
Dance Your Ass Off [1976, Dakar], B+

Boney M [1976– ]

Nightflight to Venus [1978, Sire], B+

Boston [1976– ]

Boston [1976, Epic/Legacy], B–
Don't Look Back [1978, Epic/Legacy], C+

The Boys [1977– ]

Alternative Chartbusters [1978, Nems], B+

Randall Bramblett

That Other Mile [1975, Polydor], B+
Light of the Night [1976, Polydor], B

Bonnie Bramlett (1944– )

Roots, Blues and Jazz [2005, Zoho Roots], B

Toni Brown (1938– )

w/Terry Garthwaite: The Joy [1977, Fantasy], A–

Jackson Browne (1948– )

Late for the Sky [1974, Asylum], B
Running on Empty [1977, Asylum], B
The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne [1972–96, Elektra], B–

Eric Burdon (1941– )

Wild & Wicked [1976–82, AIM], C+
My Secret Life [2004, SPV], B–

Peabo Bryson (1951– )

Love & Rapture: The Best of Peabo Bryson [1990–94, Columbia/Legacy], B

B.T. Express [1974–1981]

Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) [1974, Unidisc], B

Jimmy Buffett (1946– )

Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection [1973–2002, MCA/UTV, 2 CD], B

Charlie Burton

Rustic Fixer Upper [1997, Lazy SOB], B+
One Man's Trash: The Charlie Burton Story 1977–1999 [1977–99, Bulldog], A–

Kate Bush (1958– )

The Whole Story [(1986), EMI America], A–

The Buzzcocks [1975– ]

Another Music in a Different Kitchen [1977, United Artists], B+
Love Bites [1978, United Artists], A–
Love Bites / Another Music in a Different Kitchen [1977–78, Capitol], A–
Singles Going Steady [(1979), IRS], A
A Different Kind of Tension [1980, IRS], B+
Lest We Forget [1979–80, ROIR], B+
Operator's Manual: The Buzzcocks Best [(1991), IRS], A+

Cabaret Voltaire [1979– ]

Three Mantras [1980, Restless/Mute], B–
The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years [1983–87, Superfecta], A
Conform to Deform '82 / '90. Archive; [1982–90, Virgin, 3 CD], A–

J.J. Cale (1938– )

Okie [1974, Shelter], C+
Rewind: Unreleased Recordings [1973–83, Time Life], B–

Robert Calvert (1945–88)

Lucky Leif and the Longships [1975, United Artists], A

Jim Capaldi (1944– )

Short Cut, Draw Blood [1975, Island], B+

Joe King Carrasco

Joe King Carrasco and El Molino [1978, Big Beat], B+
Joe King Carrasco and the Crowns [1980, Hannibal], B+
Bordertown [1984, Big Beat], A–
Bandido Rock [1987, Rounder], B

The Cars [1976–1988]

The Cars [1978, Elektra], B+
Candy-O [1979, Elektra], B+
Panorama [1980, Elektra], B

Cate Brothers

Cate Brothers [1975, Asylum], B–

A Certain Ratio [1977– ]

Early [1978–85, Soul Jazz, 2 CD], B+

James Chance

James Chance & the Contortions: Buy [1979, ZE], B+(***)
James White and the Blacks: Off White [1979, ZE], B+(**)
James Chance & the Contortions: Paris 1980: Live aux Bains Douches [1980, ZE], B
James White and the Blacks: Sax Maniac [1982, Infinite Zero/American], B+
James White's Flaming Demonics [1983, ZE], B–
Sax Education [1978–88, Tiger Style, 2 CD], A–

Harry Chapin (1942–81)

Verities and Balderdash [1974, Elektra], D

Blondie Chaplin

Blondie Chaplin [1977, Asylum], A–

Cheap Trick [1973– ]

In Color [1977, Epic], B+
Dream Police [1979, Epic/Legacy], B–
All Shook Up [1980, Epic/Legacy], B–
The Essential Cheap Trick [1976–2002, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Chic [1977–1985]

Risque [1979, Atlantic], A–
Take It Off [1981, Atlantic], B+
Tongue in Chic [1982, Atlantic], A–
Believer [1983, Atlantic], B+
The Best of Chic: Dance Dance Dance [(1991), Atlantic], A
The Best of Chic, Volume 2 [(1992), Atlantic], A–
Chic-ism [1992, Warner Brothers], B–

Alex Chilton (1950– )

Feudalist Tarts [1985, Big Time], B+
High Priest [1987, Big Time], B+
19 Years: A Collection of Alex Chilton [1970–87, Rhino], A–

China Shop [1979–1991]

21 Puffs of the Cassette [1979–91, Anthology], B–

Eric Clapton (1945– )

Eric Clapton [1970, Polydor], A–
461 Ocean Boulevard [1974, Polydor], B–
From the Cradle [1994, Reprise], A–
Me and Mr. Johnson [2004, Reprise], B+(*)

The Clash [1976–1986]

The Clash [1977, CBS (UK)], A+
Give 'Em Enough Rope [1978, Epic], A–
The Clash [1977–79, Epic], A
London Calling [1979, Epic], A+
London Calling: 25th Anniversary Legacy Edition [1979, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD+DVD], B
Black Market Clash [1977–80, Epic], B+
Super Black Market Clash [1977–80, Epic], B+
Sandinista! [1980, Epic, 2 CD], A–
Combat Rock [1982, Epic], A–
Cut the Crap [1985, Epic], B
The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy, 19 CD], B+(***)
The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy], A–

Bootsy Collins (1951– )

Bootsy's Rubber Band: Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band [1976, Warner Brothers], A
Bootsy's Rubber Band: Ahh ... The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! [1977, Warner Brothers], A
Bootsy? Player of the Year [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
This Boot Is Made for Fonk-n [1979, Warner Brothers], B
Ultra Wave [1980, Warner Brothers], B
What's Bootsy Doin'? [1988, Columbia], B+
Jungle Bass [1990, 4th & Broadway], B
Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy [(1994), Warner Brothers], A

Rita Coolidge (1944– )

And So Is Love [2005, Concord], B

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1968– ]

Lost in the Ozone [1971, MCA], B+
Hot Licks, Cold Steel and Trucker's Favorites [1972, MCA], A–
Too Much Fun: The Best of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [(1990), MCA], A

Ry Cooder (1947– )

Ry Cooder [1970, Reprise], B
Into the Purple Valley [1972, Reprise], B+
Boomer's Story [1972, Reprise], B
Paradise and Lunch [1974, Reprise], B+
Chicken Skin Music [1976, Reprise], B
Jazz [1978, Reprise], B–
Bop Till You Drop [1979, Reprise], A–
Borderline [1981, Reprise], A–
Get Rhythm [1987, Reprise], B+
w/Manuel Galbán: Mambo Sinuedo [2003, Nonesuch/Perro Verde], B
Chávez Ravine [2005, Nonesuch/Perro Verde], A–
My Name Is Buddy [2007, Nonesuch], B+(***)
I, Flathead: The Songs of Kash Buk and the Klowns [2008, Nonesuch], B+(***)

Elvis Costello (1955– )

My Aim Is True [1977, Rykodisc], A–
My Aim Is True (Deluxe Edition) [1976–77, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(**)
This Year's Model [1978, Rykodisc], A–
Armed Forces [1979, Rykodisc], A
Get Happy! [1980, Rykodisc], B
Trust [1981, Rykodisc], A
Almost Blue [1981, Rykodisc], A–
Imperial Bedroom [1982, Rykodisc], B+
The Costello Show: King of America [1986, Rykodisc], A–
Blood and Chocolate [1986, Rykodisc], B+
Girls, Girls, Girls [1977–86, Columbia, 2 CD], B
The Best of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years [1977–86, Hip-O], A–
Rock and Roll Music [1976–86, Hip-O], B
Spike [1989, Warner Brothers], C
w/Burt Bacharach: Painted from Memory [1998, Mercury], B–
w/Metropole Orkest: My Flame Burns Blue [2002–4, Deutsche Grammophon, 2 CD], B
w/Allen Toussaint: River in Reverse [2005, Verve Forecast], B
Momofuku [2008, Lost Highway], B

Coulson, Dean, McGuiness, Flint

Lo and Behold [1972, Raven], A–

Kevin Coyne (1944–2004)

Marjory Razor Blade [1973, Virgin], B+

Crazy Horse [1971– ]

Crazy Horse [1971, Reprise], B+

The Cure [1979– ]

Staring at the Sea (The Singles) [(1986), Elektra], B+
The Cure [2004, Geffen], C+

Cory Daye (1952– )

Cory and Me [1979, New York], B+

Dead Boys [1976– ]

Young Loud and Snotty [1977, Sire], B–

Derek and the Dominos [1970–1972]

Layla [1970, Polydor, 2 CD], A+

Rick Derringer (1947– )

All American Boy [1973, Blue Sky], B+

Lizzy Mercier Descloux (1956–2004)

Press Color [1979, ZE], B+
Mambo Nassau [1981–82, ZE], B

Devo [1972– ]

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
Duty Now for the Future [1979, Warner Brothers], B
Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology [1977–96, Warner Archives/Rhino, 2 CD], B–

James Luther Dickinson (1941– )

Killers From Space [2007, Memphis International], B+(*)

The Dictators [1974–1978]

Go Girl Crazy [1975, Epic], A–
Manifest Destiny [1977, Asylum], B+

Dirty Tricks [1975–1977]

Night Man [1976, Polydor], B+

DNA [1978–1982]

DNA on DNA [1978–82, No More], B+

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1974–1979]

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976, RCA], A+
Cherchez la Femme: The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976–79, RCA], A–

Dr. Feelgood [1971–1994]

Down by the Jetty [1975, United Artists], A–
Malpractice [1975, Columbia], A–
Sneakin' Suspicion [1977, Columbia], B

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show [1968– ]

Sloppy Seconds [1972, Columbia], B+

Doctor Mix and the Remix [1979– ]

Wall of Noise [1979, Acute], B+

Ducks Deluxe [1972–1975]

Ducks Deluxe [1974, RCA], A
Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1975, RCA], A+
Ducks Deluxe / Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1974–75, Edsel], A

The Dudes [1975– ]

We're No Angels [1975, Columbia], B

Duke and the Drivers

Cruisin' [1975, ABC], B

Ian Dury [1942–2000]

New Boots and Panties!! [1977, Edsel], A–
Do It Yourself [1979, Edsel], B+
Laughter [1980, Stiff], B+
Jukebox Dury [(1981), Stiff], A+
4000 Weeks Holiday [1984, Polydor], B–
Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll [(1986), Demon], A
Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads [(1992), Rhino], A

The Eagles [1971–1982]

Desperado [1973, Asylum], B–
On the Border [1974, Asylum], B
Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) [1971–75, Asylum], B
Hotel California [1976, Asylum], B
The Very Best of the Eagles [1972–2003, Rhino/Atlantic, 2 CD], B–

Earth, Wind and Fire [1969– ]

That's the Way of the World [1975, Columbia], B+
All 'n All [1977, Columbia], B+
The Best of Earth, Wind and Fire, Vol. 1 [(1978), Columbia], A–
I Am [1979, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Beautiful Ballads [1973–79, Columbia/Legacy], B
Raise [1981, Columbia], B+
Greatest Hits [1974–81, Columbia], A–
Powerlight [1983, Columbia], B+
Touch the World [1987, Columbia], B
The Best of Earth, Wind and Fire, Vol. 2 [(1988), Columbia], A–

The Ebonys [1973–1976]

The Ebonys [1973, Epic/Legacy], B

Eddie and the Hot Rods [1975– ]

Teenage Depression [1976, Island], B

Dave Edmunds (1944– )

Rockpile [1971–72, Repertoire], B
Subtle as a Flying Mallet [1975, RCA], B
Get It [1977, Swan Song], A–
Track on Wax 4 [1978, Swan Song], A–
Repeat When Necessary [1979, Swan Song], A
Twangin' [1981, Swan Song], B+
The Best of Dave Edmunds [1977–81, Swan Song], A–
D.E. 7th [1982, Columbia], B
Live: I Hear You Rockin' [1987, Columbia], B
The Dave Edmunds Anthology [1968–90, Rhino, 2 CD], B+
Plugged In [1994, Pyramid], B
A Pile of Rock Live [1999, Castle], A–
From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds [1970–2002, Columbia/Legacy], A

Electric Light Orchestra [1971–1988]

No Answer [1970–71, Epic/Legacy], B–
ELO II [1972, Epic/Legacy], B
On the Third Day [1973, Epic/Legacy], B
Face the Music [1975, Epic/Legacy], B–
A New World Record [1976, (2006), Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
Out of the Blue [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+(***)
All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [1973–2001, Epic/Legacy], A–

Emerson, Lake and Palmer [1970–1978]

Emerson, Lake and Palmer [1971, Atlantic], B–
Tarkus [1971, Atlantic], D+
Pictures at an Exhibition [1972, Atlantic], C+
Trilogy [1972, Atlantic], C–
Brain Salad Surgery [1973, Atlantic], C+
Works [1977, Atlantic], C–

Brian Eno (1948– )

Here Come the Warm Jets [1973, EG], A
Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) [1974, EG], A+
Another Green World [1975, EG], A+
Discreet Music [1975, EG], B+
Dali's Car [1974–76, Lubek], B–
Before and After Science [1978, EG], A
Desert Island Selection [1973–78, EG], A–
Eno Box II [1973–78, Virgin, 3 CD], A–
Music for Films [1978, EG], B
Music for Airports [1979, EG], B–
w/David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts [1979–80, Nonesuch], A–
On Land [1982, EG], B
Apollo: Atmospherics and Soundtracks [1983, EG], B–
Music for Films, Volume 2 [1983, EG], B–
Thursday Afternoon [1985, EG], B
w/John Cale: Wrong Way Up [1990, Opal], A–
Nerve Net [1992, Opal], B+
The Shutov Assembly [1992, Opal], B–
Neroli [1993, Gyroscope], C

Roky Erickson (1947– )

You're Gonna Miss Me: The Best of Roky Erickson [(1991), Restless], B
I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology [1965–95, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], B+

The Fabulous Thunderbirds [1979– ]

What's the Word [1980, Chrysalis], B
Painted On [2004, Tone-Cool/Artemis], B–

The Fall [1979– ]

Live at the Witch Trials [1979, A&M], B
It's the New Thing! The Step Forward Years [1978–80, Castle], B+(**)
I Am Kurious Oranj [1988, Beggars Banquet], A–
458489 A-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet], A
50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong: The Very Best of the Fall 1978–2003 [1978–2003, Beggars Banquet, 2 CD], A–
Reformation: Post TLC [2007, Narnack], A–

Fashion

Product Perfect [1979, IRS], A–

Bryan Ferry (1945– )

These Foolish Things [1973, Reprise], A
Another Time, Another Place [1974, Reprise], B+
Let's Stick Together [1976, Reprise], A–
In Your Mind [1977, Reprise], A–
The Bride Stripped Bare [1978, Reprise], B+
Boys and Girls [1985, Reprise], B
Bête Noire [1987, Reprise], B
w/Roxy Music: Street Life: 20 Greatest Hits [(1989), EG], A–
Dylanesque [2007, Virgin], B+(***)

Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids [1970– ]

Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids [1972, Epic], B
There's No Face Like Chrome [1974, Epic], B+
Sons of the Beaches [1975, Private Stock], A–

John Fogerty (1945– )

Blue Ridge Rangers [1973, Fantasy], A–
John Fogerty [1975, Asylum], B
Blue Moon Swamp [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
The Long Road Home [1969–2005, Fantasy], A
Revival [2007, Fantasy], A

Steve Forbert (1955– )

Alive on Arrival [1978, Nemperor], B

Robert Fripp (1946– )

w/Brian Eno: No Pussyfooting [1973, EG], A–
w/Brian Eno: Evening Star [1975, EG], B+
Exposure [1977–79, EG], B
Exposure [1977–79, DGM, 2 CD], B+(*)
w/Brian Eno: Beyond Even (1992–2006) [1992–2006, DGM, 2 CD], B+(*)

Fumble [1972–1974]

Poetry in Lotion [1974, RCA], B

Funkadelic [1970–1981]

Funkadelic [1970, Westbound], B–
Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow [1970, Westbound], B
Maggot Brain [1971, Westbound], B+
America Eats Its Young [1972, Westbound], C+
Cosmic Slop [1973, Westbound], A–
Standing on the Verge of Getting It On [1974, Westbound], B
Let's Take It to the Stage [1975, Westbound], A
Tales of Kidd Funkadelic [1976, Westbound], A–
Music for Your Mother: Funkadelic 45s [1970–76, Westbound, 2 CD], A–
Hardcore Jollies [1976, Warner Brothers], A–
One Nation Under a Groove [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
The Electric Spanking of War Babies [1981, Priority], B
By Way of the Drum [1989, Hip-O Select], B+(**)

Lewis Furey

Lewis Furey [1975, A&M], B–

Peter Gabriel (1950– )

Peter Gabriel [1977, Atco], B
Security [1982, Geffen], B+
So [1986, Geffen], A–

Gang of Four [1978–1984]

Entertainment! [1979, Warner Brothers], A
Solid Gold [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
Songs of the Free [1982, Warner Bothers], A–
Hard [1983, Warner Brothers], B
A Brief History of the 20th Century [1979–83, Warner Brothers], A
A Hundred Flowers Bloom [1979–95, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

The Gap Band [1974– ]

The 12" Collection [1979–83, Mercury], A–
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Gap Band [1979–83, Polygram], A–
Greatest Hits [1979–89, Polygram], B
Gold [1979–92, Hip-O/Mercury, 2 CD], B+(**)

Terry Garthwaite (1938– )

Terry [1975, Arista], A–

Gasolin'

Gasolin' [1971–74, Epic], A–

Gloria Gaynor (1949– )

I Will Survive: The Anthology [1974–81, Polydor, 2 CD], A–

Generation X [1976–1981]

Generation X [1978, Chrysalis], B

Steve Gibbons

Down in the Bunker [1978, Polydor], A–

Gichy Dan

Gichy Dan's Beachwood No. 9 [1979, RCA], B+

David Gilmour (1944– )

David Gilmour [1978, Columbia], B

The Girls [1979– ]

Live at the Rathskeller 5.17.79 [1979, Abaton Book], B

The Go-Betweens [1978–1989]

Spring Hill Fair [1984, Beggars Banquet], A–
Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express [1986, Big Time], B+
Tallulah [1987, Big Time], A
16 Lovers Lane [1988, Beggars Banquet], A–
Bellavista Terrace: Best of the Go-Betweens [1982–88, Beggars Banquet], A–
1978–1990 [1978–90, Beggars Banquet], A
The Friends of Rachel Worth [2000, Jetset], B+
Bright Yellow Bright Orange [2003, Jetset], B+
Oceans Apart [2005, Yep Roc], A–

Ian Gomm (1947– )

Gomm with the Wind [1979, Stiff], B+

Gong [1968– ]

Live Etc. [1973–75, Virgin], B–
Shamal [1975, Virgin], B

Robert Gordon (1947– )

w/Link Wray: Robert Gordon with Link Wray [1977, Private Stock], B

Peter Green (1946– )

In the Skies [1979, PVK], B+
Man of the World: The Anthology 1968–1988 [1968–88, Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+

Grin [1969–1973]

The Best of Grin Featuring Nils Lofgren [1972–76, Epic], A–

Nina Hagen (1955– )

14 Friendly Abductions: The Best of Nina Hagen [1978–84, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Daryl Hall and John Oates [1972– ]

Abandoned Luncheonette [1973, Atlantic], B+
War Babies [1974, Atlantic], B
Daryl Hall and John Oates [1976, RCA], B+
Rock 'n' Soul Part 1 (The Hits) [1975–83, RCA/Legacy], B
The Very Best of Hall and Oates [1975–84, RCA], B

Roy Harper (1941– )

When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease [1975, Chrysalis], B

Fuzzy Haskins (1941– )

A Whole Nother Thang [1976, Westbound], A–

Hawkwind [1969– ]

Quark, Strangeness and Charm [1977, Sire], A
Hawklords: Hawklords [1978, Charisma], B+

Eddie Hazel (1950–92)

Game Dames and Guitar Thangs [1977, Warner Brothers], B

Heart [1976– ]

Love Songs [1977–2005, Epic/Legacy], C+

The Heartbreakers

L.A.M.F. [1977, Track Record], A
Live at Max's Kansas City [1979, Max's Kansas City], A–

Richard Hell (1949– )

Blank Generation [1977, Sire], A–
Destiny Street [1982, ID], B+

Levon Helm (1940– )

Dirt Farmer [2007, Vanguard], B+(**)

Henry Cow [1972–1980]

Unrest [1974, Virgin], B+
w/Slapp Happy: In Praise of Learning [1975, Virgin], B
Concerts [1974–75, Caroline], B+

Hi Rhythm

On the Loose [1976, Hi], A–

John Hiatt (1952– )

Hangin' Around the Observatory [1974, Epic], A–
Overcoats [1975, Epic], A
Slug Line [1979, MCA], A–
Two Bit Monsters [1980, MCA], B
All of a Sudden [1982, Geffen], B
Riding with the King [1983, Geffen], A–
Warming Up to the Ice Age [1985, Geffen], B–
Slow Turning [1988, A&M], B+
Stolen Moments [1990, A&M], B
Same Old Man [2008, New West], B+(**)

Hot Chocolate [1970–1982]

Cicero Park [1974, Big Tree], A–
Hot Chocolate [1975, Big Tree], B+
Man to Man [1976, Big Tree], A
10 Greatest Hits [1974–76, Big Tree], A
Every 1's a Winner [1978, Infinity], B+
Going Through the Motions [1979, Infinity], B+
Mystery [1982, Rak], A–
Every 1's a Winner: The Very Best of Hot Chocolate [1974–82, EMI], A

Steve Howe (1947– )

w/Martin Taylor: Masterpiece Guitars [2002, P3], B

Human League [1979– ]

Greatest Hits [(1988), A&M], B

Human Switchboard [1977–1982]

Who's Landing in My Hangar? [1981, Faulty Products], A–

Ian Hunter (1939– )

Ian Hunter [1975, Columbia], B
You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic [1979, Chrysalis], B+
Shrunken Heads [2007, Yep Roc], B

Phyllis Hyman (1941–95)

Love Songs [1977–91, Arista/Legacy], C

Joe Jackson (1954– )

Look Sharp! [1979, A&M], B+
Greatest Hits [1979–89, A&M], C+
Steppin' Out: The Very Best of Joe Jackson [1979–2000, A&M, 2 CD], B–

Michael Jackson (1958– )

The Best of Michael Jackson [1972–75, Motown], C+
Off the Wall [1979, Epic], A
Thriller [1982, Epic], A–
Dangerous [1991, Epic], B+
Invincible [2001, Epic], B+
Number Ones [1979–2001, Epic], A–

Millie Jackson (1944– )

Caught Up [1974, Spring], A–
Live and Uncensored [1979, Southbound, 2 LP], A–
Totally Unrestricted: The Millie Jackson Anthology [1971–83, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Jade Warrior [1971– ]

Waves [1975, Island], B+
Kites [1976, Island], B

The Jam [1977–1982]

In the City [1977, Polydor], B+
This Is the Modern World [1977, Polydor], B
All Mod Cons [1978, Polydor], B
Snap! [(1983), Polydor], B+

The J.B.'s [1972– ]

Breakin' Bread [1974, People], A–
Damn Right I Am Somebody [1974, People], B+
Funky Good Time: The Anthology [(1995), Polydor Chronicles, 2 CD], A–

Jefferson Starship [1974– ]

Red Octopus [1975, RCA/Legacy], B

Garland Jeffreys (1944– )

Garland Jeffreys [1973, Atlantic], B+
Ghost Writer [1977, A&M], B+

Billy Joel (1949– )

Piano Man [1973, Columbia], B–
Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 and 2 (1973–1985) [1973–85, Columbia, 2 CD], B+(***)
Greatest Hits, Volume III [1986–97, Columbia], B
The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997 [1973–97, Columbia, 4 CD], B
My Lives [1965–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD+DVD], B–

David Johansen (1950– )

David Johansen [1978, Blue Sky], B+
Live [1978, Columbia/Legacy], B+
Sweet Revenge [1984, Passport], A

Robert Johnson

Close Personal Friends [1978, Infinity], B+

Bruce Johnston (1944– )

Going Public [1977, Columbia], B–

Grace Jones (1952– )

Warm Leatherette [1980, Island], A–
Nightclubbing [1981, Island], A–
Living My Life [1982, Island], B+
The Best of Grace Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1977–82, Island], A–
Island Life [1977–85, Island], C+

Journey [1975– ]

Infinity [1978, Columbia/Legacy], C+
Evolution [1979, Columbia/Legacy], D
Departure [1980, Columbia/Legacy], C–
Escape [1981, Columbia/Legacy], C–
Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour [1981, Columbia/Legacy], D–
Captured [1981, Columbia/Legacy], D+
Frontiers [1983, Columbia/Legacy], C+
Raised on Radio [1986, Columbia/Legacy], D
Trial by Fire [1996, Columbia/Legacy], D+
Greatest Hits [1978–96, Columbia/Legacy], C

Joy Division [1977–1980]

Unknown Pleasures [1979, Qwest], A–
Closer [1980, Qwest], A–
Substance 1977–1980 [1977–80, Qwest], B+
Permanent: Joy Division 1995 [1979–80, Qwest/Warner Brothers], B+

Joy of Cooking [1970–1972]

Joy of Cooking [1970, Capitol], A+
Closer to the Ground [1971, Capitol], B+
American Originals [1970–72, Capitol], A

Mickey Jupp (1940– )

Legend [1978, Stiff], A–
Juppanese [1978, Stiff], B

Tonio K

Life in the Foodchain [1979, Full Moon/Epic], B

Kansas [1974– ]

Kansas [1974, Kirshner], C–

Paul Kantner (1942– )

w/Jefferson Starship: Blows Against the Empire [1970, RCA/Legacy], C–

Thomas Jefferson Kaye

First Grade [1974, Edsel], A–
Not Alone [1992, Hudson Canyon], B

KC and the Sunshine Band [1973– ]

KC and the Sunshine Band [1975, TK], B+
Part 3 [1976, TK], B+

Speedy Keen

Y'Know Wot I Mean? [1975, Island], B+

Paul Kelly (1940– )

The Best of Paul Kelly: Stealin' in the Name of the Lord [1970–77, Warner Archives], A–

Sarah Kernochan

Beat Around the Bush [1974, RCA], C+

Chaka Khan (1953– )

Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 [1978–92, Warner Brothers], B

Greg Kihn (1952– )

Greg Kihn [1976, Beserkley], B+

Kilburn and the High-Roads

Handsome [1975, Dawn], B

Carole King (1942– )

Tapestry [1971, Epic], A–
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King [1980, Capitol], B–

Kiss [1974– ]

The Best of Kiss (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–79, Mercury/Chronicles], B–

Kraftwerk [1970– ]

Ralf and Florian [1975, Vertigo], B
Trans-Europe Express [1977, Capitol], A
The Man-Machine [1978, Capitol], A–
Computer World [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
Electric Cafe [1986, Warner Brothers], B

Sleepy LaBeef (1935– )

I'll Never Lay My Guitar Down [1996, Rounder], B+

Labelle [1970–1977]

Nightbirds [1974, Epic], A–
Lady Marmalade: The Best of Patti and Labelle [(1995), Epic/Legacy], B+

Ronnie Lane (1946–97)

Anymore for Anymore ... Plus [1992, See For Miles], B
One for the Road [1976, Edsel], A+
You Never Can Tell [1973–76, Pilot, 2 CD], A–

The Last Poets [1970– ]

The Last Poets [1970, Fuel 2000], A–
When the Revolution Comes [1970–71, Rev-Ola], B+(**)
Poetry Is Black [(2002), Collectables], B–

Latimore (1939– )

Straighten It Out: The Best of Latimore [1973–80, Rhino], B+

Lavender Hill Mob

Lavender Hill Mob [1977, United Artists], B

John Lennon (1940–80)

John Lennon / Plastic Ono Band [1970, Capitol], A
Imagine [1971, Capitol], A
Rock 'n Roll [1975, Capitol], B
w/Yoko Ono: Double Fantasy [1980, Capitol], B+
The U.S. Vs. John Lennon (Music From the Motion Picture) [1969–80, Capitol], A
w/Yoko Ono: Milk and Honey [1983, Polydor], A–
Wonsaponatime [(1998), Capitol], B+

Deke Leonard

Iceberg [1974, United Artists], A–
Kamikaze [1974, United Artists], B+

Dennis Linde

Under the Eye [1978, Monument], B

Little Feat [1969–1979]

Sailin' Shoes [1972, Warner Brothers], B+
Dixie Chicken [1973, Warner Brothers], B+
Feats Don't Fail Me Now [1974, Warner Brothers], B
The Last Record Album [1975, Warner Brothers], B–

Ian Lloyd (1947– )

Goose Bumps [1979, Scott Brothers], B+

Richard Lloyd

Alchemy [1979, Elektra], B

Nils Lofgren (1951– )

Nils Lofgren [1975, A&M], A–

Loggins and Messina [1970–1976]

Sittin' In [1972, Columbia], B
Full Sail [1973, Columbia], B
On Stage [1974, Columbia], C–
Native Sons [1976, Columbia], C
The Best: Sittin' In Again [(2005), Columbia/Legacy], B

Roy Loney (1946– )

Out After Dark [1979, Solid Smoke], A–
Contents Under Pressure [1981, War Bride], B

The Lost Gonzo Band

The Lost Gonzo Band [1975, MCA], B+

Love and Kisses

Love and Kisses [1977, Casablanca], B+
How Much, How Much I Love You [1978, Casablanca], B

Lene Lovich (1949– )

Stateless ... Plus [1979, Rhino], A
Flex [1980, Rhino], B+

Andy Fairweather Low (1948– )

Spider Jiving [1974, A&M], A–
La Booga Rooga [1975, A&M], A–
Be Bop 'n' Holla [1975, A&M], B+
Sweet Soulful Music [2005, Proper], B+(***)

Nick Lowe (1949– )

The Wilderness Years [1974–77, Demon], B
Jesus of Cool [1978, Demon], A
Pure Pop for Now People [1978, Columbia], A+
Jesus of Cool [1975–78, Yep Roc], A
Labour of Lust [1979, Columbia], A
Nick the Knife [1982, Columbia], B+
The Abominable Showman [1983, Columbia], B
Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit [1984, Columbia], B
Pinker and Prouder Than Previous [1988, Columbia], B+
Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe [(1989), Columbia], A
Party of One [1990, Reprise], A–
The Impossible Bird [1994, Upstart], B–
Dig My Mood [1998, Upstart], B–
The Convincer [2001, Yep Roc], B
At My Age [2007, Yep Roc], B–

Lynyrd Skynyrd [1971– ]

Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd [1973, MCA], A–
Second Helping [1974, MCA], B+
Thyrty: The 30th Anniversary Collection [1970–2002, UTV, 2 CD], B+

Andy Mackay (1946– )

In Search of Eddy Riff [1974, Island], B–

Magazine [1977–1981]

Real Life [1978, Virgin], B

The Main Ingredient [1970– ]

Everybody Plays the Fool: The Best of the Main Ingredient [1970–75, RCA/Legacy], B

Mallard

Mallard [1975, Virgin], B
In a Different Climate [1977, Virgin], A–
Mallard / In a Different Climate [1975–77, Virgin], B+

Man [1969–1977]

Slow Motion [1974, United Artists], A–
Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics [1974, United Artists], B+

The Manhattans [1970– ]

The Manhattans [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Barry Manilow (1946– )

Barry Manilow I [1972, Arista/Legacy], C
Barry Manilow II [1974, Arista/Legacy], C+
Tryin' to Get the Feeling [1975, Arista/Legacy], C–
This One's for You [1976, Arista/Legacy], B–
Live (Legacy Edition) [1976, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], D
Even Now [1978, Arista/Legacy], D+
One Voice [1979, Arista/Legacy], D–
The Essential Barry Manilow [1974–97, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

Phil Manzanera (1951– )

Diamond Head [1975, Atco], B
w/Brian Eno, Bill MacCormack, Francis Moukman, Simon Phillips, Lloyd Watson: 801 Live [1976, EG], B+
Listen Now [1977, EG], B–
K-Scope [1978, EG], B–
Primitive Guitars [1982, EG], B

Teena Marie (1956– )

Robbery [1983, Epic/Legacy], C+
Emerald City [1986, Epic], B–

The Marshall Tucker Band [1971– ]

Where We All Belong [1974, Shout! Factory], B
Greatest Hits [(1978), Capricorn], B+

Hirth Martinez

Hirth from Earth [1975, Warner Brothers], A
Big Bright Street [1977, Warner Brothers], A

Dave Mason (1944– )

Alone Together [1970, MCA], B+

Matching Mole [1972–1972]

Matching Mole [1972, BGO], B+
Little Red Record [1972, BGO], B

Maximum Joy [1979–1983]

Unlimited (1979–1983) [1979–83, Crippled Dick Hot Wax], A–

Paul McCartney (1942– )

Ram [1971, Capitol], B–
Band on the Run [1973, Capitol], B
Run Devil Run [1999, Capitol], B+
Chaos and Creation in the Backyard [2005, Capitol], C+
Memory Almost Full [2007, Hear Music], C–

Don McLean (1945– )

American Pie [1971, Capitol], C+

Penny McLean

Lady Bump [1975, Atco], B+

Meat Loaf (1946– )

Bat out of Hell [1978, Epic], D

Mekons [1977– ]

The Quality of Mercy Is Not Strnen [1979, Caroline], B
The Mekons Story [1977–82, Sin], B–
Fear and Whiskey [1985, Sin], A
The Edge of the World [1986, Sin], A–
Original Sin [1985–86, Twin/Tone], A
Honky Tonkin' [1987, Twin/Tone], B
New York [1987, ROIR], B+
So Good It Hurts [1988, Twin/Tone], B
Rock 'n' Roll [1989, A&M], A
The Curse of the Mekons [1991, Blast First], A
I Love Mekons [1993, Quarterstick], B
Retreat from Memphis [1994, Quarterstick], B
I've Been to Heaven and Back [(1999), Quarterstick], B+
Journey to the End of the Night [2000, Quarterstick], B
OOOH! (Out of Our Heads) [2002, Quarterstick], A
Punk Rock [2004, Quarterstick], A–
Natural [2007, Quarterstick], B+(**)

John Mellencamp (1951– )

Scarecrow [1985, Mercury], B+
The Lonesome Jubilee [1987, Mercury], A–

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972–1975]

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972, Epic/Legacy], B–
Wake Up Everybody [1975, Epic/Legacy], B+
If You Don't Know Me by Now: The Best of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972–75, Epic/Legacy], B+
The Essential Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass [1972–75, Epic/Legacy], B+

The Meters [1966–1977]

Cissy Strut [1974, Island], B+
Fire on the Bayou [1975, Reprise], B+
Funkify Your Life [(1995), Rhino, 2 CD], A–

Bette Midler (1945– )

The Divine Miss M [1972, Atlantic], A–
Bette Midler [1973, Atlantic], B+
Songs for the New Depression [1976, Atlantic], B

Midnight Oil [1978– ]

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 [1982, Columbia], B–
Diesel and Dust [1987, Columbia], B+

Frankie Miller

Once in a Blue Moon [1972, Chrysalis], B+
The Rock [1975, Chrysalis], B

The Miracles [1973–1977]

City of Angels [1975, Motown], A
Love Machine: The '70s Collection [1973–77, Motown/Chronicles], B

Eddie Money (1949– )

We Are the '80s [1980–89, Columbia/Legacy], C+

G.T. Moore

G.T. Moore [1974–75, Mercury], B–

Sam Moore (1935– )

Overnight Sensation [2006, Rhino], B

Patrick Moraz (1948– )

w/Bill Bruford: Music for Piano and Drums [1983, Winterfold], B
w/Bill Bruford: Flags [1985, Winterfold], B–

Mosaïc [1976–1978]

Ultimatum Plus . . . [1976–78, Mio], B+

Motörhead [1977– ]

Orgasmatron [1986, Castle], B+
Rock 'n' Roll [1987, Castle], B+
No Sleep at All [1988, Enigma], A–
1916 [1991, Columbia], A–

The Motors [1977–1979]

The Motors [1977, Virgin], B
Approved by the Motors [1978, Virgin], A–

Maria Muldaur (1943– )

Maria Muldaur [1973, Reprise], A–
Louisiana Love Call [1992, Black Top], B+
Meet Me at Midnite [1994, Black Top], B+
Maria Muldaur's Music for Lovers [1995–98, Telarc], B
Richland Woman Blues [2001, Stony Plain], A
30 Years of Maria Muldaur: I'm a Woman [1973–2001, Shout Factory], A–
Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul [2005, Stony Plain], A–
Heart of Mine: Love Songs of Bob Dylan [2006, Telarc], A–
Naughty Bawdy & Blue [2007, Stony Plain], B+(***)

Elliott Murphy (1949– )

Aquashow [1973, Polydor], A–
Lost Generation [1975, RCA], B+
Diamonds by the Yard: A Career Retrospective 1973–1977 [1973–77, Razor & Tie], B+

Mutiny

Mutiny on the Mamaship [1979, Columbia], B+

My Solid Ground [1971– ]

My Solid Ground [1971, Anthology], B

Bill Nelson (1948– )

Sound-on-Sound [1979, Capitol], A–

Neville Brothers [1978– ]

Fiyo on the Bayou [1982, A&M], B+
Neville-ization [1984, Black Top], B+
Treacherous: A History of the Neville Brothers [1955–85, Rhino], B
Uptown [1987, Capitol], B–
Yellow Moon [1989, A&M], A
Brother's Keeper [1990, A&M], B–
Walkin' in the Shadow of Life [2004, Back Porch], B+

New York Dolls [1971–1977]

New York Dolls [1973, Mercury], A
In Too Much, Too Soon [1974, Mercury], A
Some Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This [2006, Roadrunner], A–

Olivia Newton-John (1948– )

Greatest Hits [1973–76, MCA], C+

999 [1977–1987]

High Energy Plan [1978, PVC], B+

Notekillers [1977–1981]

Notekillers [1977–81, Ecstatic Peace], A–

Gary Numan (1958– )

Replicas [1979, Beggars Banquet], A–
The Pleasure Principle [1979, Beggars Banquet], B+
Telekon [1980, Beggars Banquet], B

The Only Ones [1978– ]

Special View [1978–79, Epic], B+
The Peel Sessions [(1989), Dutch East India], B+

Yoko Ono (1933– )

Walking on Thin Ice [(1992), Rykodisc], C+
Rising [1995, Capitol], B–
Yes, I'm a Witch [2007, Astralwerks], B

The Outlaws [1975– ]

The Outlaws [1975, Arista], D+

Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973– ]

Time Warp: The Very Best of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973–78, A&M], B

Robert Palmer (1949– )

Sneakin' Sally through the Alley [1974, Island], B
Pressure Drop [1976, Island], B–
Some People Can Do What They Like [1976, Island], B

Graham Parker (1950– )

Howlin' Wind [1976, Mercury], A
Heat Treatment [1976, Mercury], A
Stick to Me [1977, Mercury], B+
Squeezing Out Sparks [1979, Arista], A–
Passion Is No Ordinary Word: The Graham Parker Anthology 1976–1991 [1976–91, Rhino, 2 CD], B
Songs of No Consequence [2005, Bloodshot], B+

Ray Parker Jr. (1954– )

Greatest Hits [1978–82, Arista], A–

Parliament [1970–1980]

Osmium [1970, Invictus], A–
Rhenium [1970, HDH], A–
Up for the Down Stroke [1974, Mercury/Chronicles], B+
Chocolate City [1975, Mercury/Chronicles], B+
Mothership Connection [1976, Mercury/Chronicles], A
The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein [1976, Casablanca], A
Live: P-Funk Earth Tour [1977, Casablanca], B+
Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome [1977, Casablanca], A–
Motor-Booty Affair [1978, Casablanca], B+
Thrombipulation [1980, Casablanca], B–
Tear the Roof Off [1974–80, Casablanca, 2 CD], A
The 12" Collection and More [1974–80, Casablanca], B
Funked Up: The Very Best of Parliament [1974–80, Mercury/Chronicles], A–

The Partridge Family [1970–1972]

Come On Get Happy! The Very Best of the Partridge Family [1970–72, Arista/Legacy], B

Ann Peebles (1947– )

Part Time Love [1970, Hi/The Right Stuff], A–
Straight From the Heart [1972, Hi/The Right Stuff], A–
Greatest Hits [1969–77, MCA], A

Paul Pena (1950– )

New Train [1973, Hybrid], B+

Teddy Pendergrass (1950– )

Anthology [1977–82, Philadelphia International/The Right Stuff, 2 CD], A–
Greatest Hits (The Best of Teddy Pendergrass) [1977–90, The Right Stuff], A–

Pere Ubu [1975– ]

Terminal Tower [1975–79, Twin/Tone], A–
The Modern Dance [1978, Blank], A+
Dub Housing [1979, Chrysalis], A
New Picnic Time [1979, Chrysalis], B+
The Art of Walking [1980, Rough Trade], B+
Datapanik in the Year Zero [1975–82, Geffen, 5 CD], A–
The Tenement Year [1988, Capitol], A
Cloudland [1989, Fontana], A
Worlds in Collision [1991, Fontana], B–
Apocalypse Now [1991, Thirsty Ear], A–
Story of My Life [1993, Imago], A–
Ray Gun Suitcase [1995, Tim Kerr], B

La Peste [1978–1979]

La Peste [1978–79, Matador], B+

Tom Petty (1950– )

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers [1976, MCA], B+
Damn the Torpedoes [1979, MCA], B+
Full Moon Fever [1989, MCA], B+
Greatest Hits [1976–91, MCA], A–

The Plastic People of the Universe [1968– ]

Egon Bondy's Happy Heart Club Banned [1978, Invisible], B
1997 [1997, Globus International], A–

The Pointer Sisters [1973– ]

Hits! [1978–86, RCA], B+

The Police [1977–1985]

Outlandos d'Amour [1978, A&M], B+
Regatta de Blanc [1979, A&M], B+
Zenyatta Mondatta [1980, A&M], A–
Ghost in the Machine [1981, A&M], A–
Synchronicity [1983, A&M], A–
The Police [1977–83, A&M, 2 CD], B+(***)
Every Breath You Take: The Singles [1978–86, A&M], A

Iggy Pop (1947– )

w/James Williamson: Kill City [1975, Bomp], B
The Idiot [1976, Virgin], A–
Lust for Life [1977, Virgin], A
New Values [1979, Arista], B
A Million in Prizes: The Anthology [1969–2003, Virgin, 2 CD], A

Dory Previn (1929– )

Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign [1972, United Artists], B+

Prince (1958– )

Prince [1979, Warner Brothers], B+
Dirty Mind [1980, Warner Brothers], A
Controversy [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
1999 [1982, Warner Brothers], A–
Purple Rain [1984, Warner Brothers], A
Around the World in a Day [1985, Paisley Park], B+
Parade [1986, Paisley Park], B+
Sign of the Times [1987, Paisley Park, 2 CD], A
The Black Album [1987, Warner Brothers], B
Lovesexy [1988, Paisley Park], B–
Graffiti Bridge [1990, Paisley Park], B+
Diamonds and Pearls [1991, Paisley Park], B+
? [1992, Paisley Park], B+
The Hits / The B-Sides [(1993), Paisley Park, 3 CD], A–
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale [1985–94, Warner Brothers], B+
The Gold Experience [1995, Warner Brothers], A–
Chaos and Disorder [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
Emancipation [1996, NPG, 3 CD], B+
The Rainbow Children [2001, NPG], B
Musicology [2004, Columbia], A–
3121 [2006, Universal], A–
Planet Earth [2007, NPG/Columbia], B+(**)

Public Image Ltd. [1978–1983]

First Issue: Religion Attack [1978, Virgin], B+
Second Edition [1980, Warner Brothers], A–
Flowers of Romance [1981, Warner Brothers], B
Album [1986, Elektra], B+

Pure Prairie League [1971–1983]

All in Good Time [2006, Drifter's Church], B+(*)

Pylon [1978–1983]

Gyrate [1980, DB], B+
Chomp [1983, DB], A–
Chain [1990, Sky], B+
Hits [1978–83, DB], B+

Queen [1973–1995]

A Night at the Opera [1975, Hollywood], C+

The Radiators from Space

TV Tube Heart [1977, Chiswick], B+

The Raincoats [1979– ]

The Raincoats [1979, Geffen], B+
Odyshape [1981, Geffen], B
Looking in the Shadows [1996, Geffen], B

Bonnie Raitt (1949– )

Give It Up [1972, Warner Brothers], A
Takin' My Time [1973, Warner Brothers], A–
Home Plate [1975, Warner Brothers], B+
Sweet Forgiveness [1977, Warner Brothers], B
The Bonnie Raitt Collection [1971–86, Warner Brothers], B+
Nick of Time [1989, Capitol], B
Luck of the Draw [1991, Capitol], B–
Fundamental [1998, Capitol], B+
Silver Lining [2002, Capitol], B
Souls Alike [2004, Capitol], B

The Ramones [1976– ]

The Ramones [1976, Sire], A
The Ramones Leave Home [1976, Sire], A
All the Stuff (and More), Vol. 1 [1976, Sire], A–
Rocket to Russia [1977, Sire], A+
Road to Ruin [1978, Sire], A
End of the Century [1980, Sire], B–
Subterranean Jungle [1983, Sire], A–
Too Tough to Die [1984, Sire], A
Animal Boy [1986, Sire], A–
Halfway to Sanity [1987, Sire], B–
Ramones Mania [1976–87, Sire], A–
Mondo Bizarro [1992, MCA], B

The Raspberries [1972–1975]

Raspberries' Best [1972–73, Capitol], A–
Starting Over [1974, Capitol], A+

Raydio [1977–1981]

Raydio [1977, Arista], B+

Lou Reed (1942– )

Lou Reed [1972, RCA], A–
Transformer [1972, RCA/BMG Heritage], A–
Berlin [1973, RCA], A–
Rock n Roll Animal [1974, RCA], A–
Sally Can't Dance [1974, RCA/Buddha], B
Lou Reed Live [1975, RCA], B
Metal Machine Music [1975, Buddha], C
Coney Island Baby [1975–76, RCA/Legacy], B
Walk on the Wild Side and Other Hits [1972–75, RCA], B
Rock and Roll Heart [1976, Arista], B–
Walk on the Wild Side: The Best of Lou Reed [1972–76, RCA], B+
Different Times: Lou Reed in the '70s [1972–76, RCA], A–
Street Hassle [1978, Arista], B
The Bells [1979, Buddha], B
Growing Up in Public [1980, Arista], B
Rock and Roll Diary 1967–1980 [1967–80, Arista], B
The Blue Mask [1982, RCA], A
Legendary Hearts [1983, RCA], A+
New Sensations [1984, RCA], A
Mistrial [1986, RCA], B+
Between Thought and Expression [1972–86, RCA, 3 CD], B
New York [1989, Sire], A–
w/John Cale: Songs for Drella [1990, Sire], B+
Magic and Loss [1992, Sire], B
Set the Twilight Reeling [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
Perfect Night: Live in London [1998, Reprise], B
Ecstasy [2000, Warner Brothers], A–
NYC Man: The Collection [1967–2002, RCA/BMG Heritage, 2 CD], A–
The Raven [2003, Sire/Reprise], B+
Animal Serenade [2004, Sire/Reprise, 2 CD], A–

The Residents [1974– ]

Fingerprince [1976, Ralph], B–
The Tunes of Two Cities [1982, East Side Digital], B–

The Rezillos [1978–1979]

Can't Stand the Rezillos [1978, Sire], B+

Jonathan Richman (1951– )

The Modern Lovers [1971, Rhino], A
Jonathan Richman and the Modern Loverrs [1976, Beserkley], B
Jonathan Sings! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Tom Robinson (1950– )

Power in the Darkness [1978, Razor & Tie], A
TRB Two [1979, Razor & Tie], B+
Sector 27 [1980, Fontana], A–
The Collection 1977–87 [1977–87, EMI], B+

Vicki Sue Robinson (1954–2000)

Vickie Sue Robinson [1976, RCA], B
Never Gonna Let You Go [1976, RCA], B+

The Roches [1979– ]

The Roches [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
Nurds [1980, Warner Brothers], B
Keep on Doing [1982, Warner Brothers], B+
Speak [1989, MCA], B+
A Dove [1992, MCA], A+
The Collected Works of the Roches [1978–92, Rhino/Warner Brothers], B+

Jess Roden

You Can Keep Your Hat On [1976, Island], B

Linda Ronstadt (1946– )

Heart Like a Wheel [1974, Capitol], A–
Hummin' to Myself [2004, Verve], B

Roxy Music [1972–1983]

Roxy Music [1972, Reprise], A–
For Your Pleasure [1973, Reprise], A–
Stranded [1974, Reprise], A
Country Life [1974, Reprise], A
Siren [1975, Reprise], A–
Viva! [1976, Reprise], B+
Manifesto [1979, Reprise], B+
Flesh and Blood [1980, Reprise], B
Avalon [1982, Reprise], A
The High Road [1983, Reprise], B+

Todd Rundgren (1948– )

Runt [1970, Bearsville], B+
Runt: The Ballad of Todd Rundgren [1971, Bearsville], B
Something / Anything? [1972, Bearsville, 2 CD], A
A Wizard / A True Star [1973, Bearsville], A–
Todd [1974, Bearsville], B+
Todd Rundgren's Utopia [1974, Bearsville], C–
w/Utopia: Another Live [1975, Bearsville], C+
Initiation [1975, Bearsville], C–
Faithful [1976, Bearsville], B–
Hermit of Mink Hollow [1978, Bearsville], B

Leon Russell (1941– )

Leon Russell [1970, Capitol], A
Leon Russell and the Shelter People [1971, Shelter], B+
Carney [1972, Shelter], B+
Hank Wilson's Back [1973, Capitol], A–
Stop All That Jazz [1974, Shelter], D+
Will o' the Wisp [1975, Capitol], C+
The Best of Leon Russell [(1976), Shelter], B+

Ed Sanders

Sanders' Truck Stop [1970, Reprise], B

Brinsley Schwarz [1969–1975]

Silver Pistol [1972, Edsel], B+
Nervous on the Road [1972, United Artists], A
New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1974, United Artists], A+
Nervous on the Road / The New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1972–74, Beat Goes On], A
Surrender to the Rhythm [1970–74, EMI], A

Gil Scott-Heron (1949– )

w/Brian Jackson: From South Africa to South Carolina [1975, Arista], C
The Best of Gil Scott-Heron [1970–84, Arista], B+

The Scruffs

Wanna Meet the Scruffs? [1977, Power Play], B

Seals and Crofts [1970–1980]

Diamond Girl [1973, Warner Brothers], B–

Secret Oyster [1974–1976]

Secret Oyster [1973, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)
Sea Son [1974, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)
Straight to the Krankenhaus [1976, The Laser's Edge], B

Sex Pistols [1976–1978]

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols [1977, Warner Brothers], A
Kiss This [(1992), Virgin], A–

Shalamar [1976–1991]

Anthology [1977–87, The Right Stuff/Solar, 2 CD], A–
Greatest Hits [1977–90, The Right Stuff/Solar], A–

Sham 69 [1978– ]

Tell Us the Truth [1978, Sire], B

Pete Shelley (1955– )

Homosapien [1981, Arista], B+

Shirley and Co. [1975– ]

Shame Shame Shame [1975, Vibration], B+

The Shoes [1974– ]

Black Vinyl Shoes [1977, Black Vinyl], B+

Judee Sill (1944–79)

Live in London: The BBC Recordings 1972–1973 [1972–73, Water], B–

Silver Convention [1975– ]

Save Me [1975, Midland International], B+
Silver Convention [1976, Midland International], B+
Madhouse [1976, Midland International], A–
Golden Girls [1977, Midsong], A–
Love in a Sleeper [1978, MCA], A
Greatest Hits [1975–78, Unidisc], A–

Carly Simon (1945– )

The Best of Carly Simon [1970–75, Elektra], B+
Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits [1971–99, Arista/Elektra/Rhino], B

Paul Simon (1941– )

Paul Simon [1972, Warner Brothers], A–
There Goes Rhymin' Simon [1973, Warner Brothers], B
Still Crazy After All These Years [1975, Warner Brothers], B–
Greatest Hits, Etc. [1972–76, Columbia], A–
One Trick Pony [1980, Warner Brothers], C+
Graceland [1986, Warner Brothers], A–
The Rhythm of the Saints [1990, Warner Brothers], B–

Simple Minds [1979– ]

Themes for Great Cities [1979–81, Stiff], B–

Siouxsie and the Banshees [1978–1995]

Once Upon a Time: The Singles [(1981), Geffen], B+

Sister Sledge [1975– ]

We Are Family [1979, Cotillion], B+

Slade [1969–1994]

Get Yer Boots On: The Best of Slade [1971–84, Shout Factory], B+

The Slits [1979–1981]

Cut [1979, Antilles], A–

Patti Smith (1946– )

Horses [1975, Arista], A
Radio Ethiopia [1976, Arista], B+
Easter [1978, Arista], A–
Wave [1979, Arista], B+
Dream of Life [1988, Arista], A
Gone Again [1996, Arista], B+
Gung Ho [2000, Arista], B+
Land (1975–2002) [1974–2002, Arista, 2 CD], A–
Trampin' [2003, Columbia], A–
Twelve [2007, Columbia], B+(**)

Phoebe Snow (1952– )

It Looks Like Snow [1976, Columbia], B+
Never Letting Go [1977, Columbia], B

Souther-Hillman-Furay Band [1974–1975]

The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band [1974, Asylum], C

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes [1976– ]

The Jukes [1979, Hip-O Select], C+

Sparks [1971– ]

A Wolfer in Tweeter's Clothing [1972, Bearsville], B–
Kimono My House [1974, Island], B
Propaganda [1974, Island], B–

Rick Springfield (1949– )

Working Class Dog [1981, RCA/Legacy], B–
We Are the '80s [1981–88, RCA/Legacy], B
Written in Rock: Anthology [1970–2004, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

Bruce Springsteen (1949– )

Greetings from Asbury Park NJ [1973, Columbia], B
The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle [1973, Columbia], B
Born to Run [1975, Columbia], B+
Darkness on the Edge of Town [1978, Columbia], B–
The River [1980, Columbia, 2 CD], A–
Nebraska [1982, Columbia], B+
Born in the USA [1984, Columbia], A
Tunnel of Love [1987, Columbia], A
Human Touch [1992, Columbia], B–
Lucky Town [1992, Columbia], B–
Greatest Hits [1975–95, Columbia], B
The Rising [2002, Columbia], B+
Devils and Dust [2005, Columbia], A–
We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions [1997–2006, Columbia], A–
Magic [2007, Columbia], A–

Squeeze [1978– ]

Singles — 45's and Under [1978–82, A&M], A–

Starry Eyed and Laughing [1974–1975]

Thought Talk [1975, Columbia], B–

Steely Dan [1972–1981]

Can't Buy a Thrill [1972, MCA], A
Countdown to Ecstasy [1973, MCA], A–
Pretzel Logic [1974, MCA], A+
Katy Lied [1975, MCA], A
The Royal Scam [1976, MCA], B+
Aja [1977, MCA], A–
Gaucho [1980, MCA], B+
Two Against Nature [2000, Warner Brothers], A–

Stiff Little Fingers [1979– ]

Inflammable Material [1979, Rough Trade], B+

Stray Cats [1979–1984]

Blast Off [1989, EMI America], B

String Driven Thing [1972–1975]

String Driven Thing [1972, Charisma], A–
The Machine That Cried [1973, Charisma], B

The Suicide Commandos

The Commandos Commit Suicide Dance Concert [1978, Anthology], B

Donna Summer (1948– )

Love to Love You Baby [1975, Casablanca], B
A Love Trilogy [1976, Casablanca], B
Four Seasons of Love [1976, Casablanca], B+
I Remember Yesterday [1977, Casablanca], B+
Once Upon a Time . . . [1977, Casablanca], B+
Live and More [1978, Casablanca], B+
Bad Girls [1979, Casablanca], A–
On the Radio: Greatest Hits [1975–79, Casablanca], A–
The Dance Collection: A Compilation of Twelve Inch Singles [1977–79, Casablanca], B+
Bad Girls (Deluxe Edition) [1977–80, Mercury/Chronicles, 2 CD], A
She Works Hard for the Money [1983, Mercury], A–
The Best of Donna Summer (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1975–83, Mercury], A–
Cats Without Claws [1984, Warner Brothers], B–
Another Place and Time [1989, Atlantic], B
The Donna Summer Anthology [1975–92, Casablanca, 2 CD], A–
Endless Summer: Donna Summer's Greatest Hits [1975–95, Casablanca], A–
VH-1 Presents: Live and More Encore! [1999, Epic], C+
The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer [1975–2003, UTV/Mercury, 2 CD], A–

Supertramp [1970– ]

Breakfast in America [1979, A&M], B–

Billy Swan (1942– )

Rock 'n' Roll Moon [1976, Monument], B
The Best of Billy Swan [1974–82, Epic/Legacy], B+

The Sweet [1970–1982]

Desolation Boulevard [1975, Capitol], B

Rachel Sweet (1963– )

Fool Around [1979, Stiff], B+

Talking Heads [1977–1992]

Talking Heads '77 [1977, Sire], A–
More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978, Sire], A
Fear of Music [1979, Sire], A–
Remain in Light [1980, Sire], A+
The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads [1977–81, Sire], B+
The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads: 2CD Set [1977–81, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino, 2 CD], A–
Speaking in Tongues [1983, Sire], B+
Stop Making Sense [1984, Sire], A–
Little Creatures [1985, Sire], A
True Stories [1986, Sire], B
Naked [1988, Sire], A–
The Best of Talking Heads [1977–88, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino], A
Popular Favorites: Sand in the Vaseline [1976–92, Sire, 2 CD], B+

Tavares [1974– ]

Capitol Gold: The Best of Tavares [1974–80, Capitol], B+
Anthology [1973–81, Capitol, 2 CD], B

Chip Taylor (1940– )

w/Carrie Rodriguez: The Trouble With Humans [2003, Texas Music], B+

Television [1977–1992]

Marquee Moon [1977, Elektra/Rhino], A
Adventure [1978, Elektra/Rhino], A–
Live at the Old Waldorf [1978, Rhino Handmade], A–

10cc [1973– ]

10cc [1973, UK], B–
Sheet Music [1974, UK], B–
The Original Soundtrack [1975, Mercury], C+
How Dare You? [1976, Mercury], B–

Johnny Thunders (1952–91)

So Alone [1978, Warner Brothers], A
w/Patti Palladin: Copycats [1988, Restless], B

Tin Huey [1979– ]

Contents Dislodged During Shipment [1979, Warner Brothers], B+

Pete Townshend (1945– )

w/Ronnie Lane: Rough Mix [1977, Atco], A–

The Trammps [1975– ]

The Legendary Zing Album Featuring the Fabulous Trammps [1975, Buddah], B
Trammps [1975, Epic/Legacy], B
That's Where the Happy People Go [1976, Atlantic], B+
Disco Inferno [1977, Atlantic], B+
III [1978, Atlantic], B+

Andrea True

More, More, More [1976, Buddah], B+

Dwight Twilley (1951– )

Sincerely [1976, Capitol], A–
Twilley Don't Mind [1977, Capitol], B

Sean Tyla (1947– )

Yachtless [1977, Beserkley], B+
Just Popped Out [1980, Polydor], B

UFO [1971–1995]

Phenomenon [1974, Chrysalis], B+
Force It [1975, Chrysalis], B+

Ultravox [1977–1987]

Ultravox [1977, Island], B

The Undertones [1978–1983]

The Undertones [1979, Sire], B
Hypnotised [1980, Sire], B
The Very Best of the Undertones [1976–83, Rkyodisc], B

Van Halen [1978– ]

1984 [1984, Warner Brothers], B

Tom Verlaine (1949– )

Tom Verlaine [1979, Elektra], A–
Dreamtime [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
Words from the Front [1982, Warner Brothers], B
Cover [1984, Warner Brothers], A–
Flash Light [1987, IRS], B+

Mike Vernon (1944– )

Moments of Madness [1973, Sire], B+

The Vibrators [1977– ]

Pure Mania [1977, Columbia], A

The Village People [1977– ]

The Village People [1977, Casablanca], B–
Macho Men [1978, Casablanca], B
Cruisin' [1979, Casablanca], B+
Go West [1979, Casablanca], B

Tom Waits (1949– )

The Heart of a Saturday Night [1974, Asylum], B–
Swordfishtrombones [1984, Island], A–
Rain Dogs [1985, Island], B+
Frank's Wild Years [1987, Island], B+
Bone Machine [1992, Island], B+
Beautiful Maladies: The Island Years [(1998), Island], A–
Mule Variations [1999, Epitaph], A–
Real Gone [2004, Anti-], B+(***)
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards [2006, Anti-, 3 CD], A–

Joe Walsh (1947– )

But Seriously Folks [1978, Asylum], B–

War [1970–1994]

The World Is a Ghetto [1972, Rhino], B+
Why Can't We Be Friends? [1976, Rhino], B+
Greatest Hits [1971–76, United Artists], A–
The Very Best of War [1970–94, Atlantic/Rhino], B+(***)

David Werner

Whiz Kid [1974, RCA], B
Imagination Quota [1975, RCA], A–
David Werner [1979, Epic], B+

West, Bruce and Laing [1973–1974]

Live 'n' Kickin' [1974, Windfall], E+

Rusty Wier

Don't It Make You Wanna Dance? [1975, 20th Century], B+

Wet Willie [1971–1979]

Keep on Smilin' [1974, Capricorn], C–

Barry White (1944– )

Barry White's Greatest Hits [1973–75, Casablanca], A–
All-Time Greatest Hits [1973–78, Mercury], A–

The Wild Magnolias [1974– ]

The Wild Magnolias [1974, Polygram], A–
They Call Us Wild [1975, Polydor], B+
The Wild Magnolias / They Call Us Wild [1974–75, Sunnyside, 2 CD], A–

The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976– ]

The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976, Island], A

Deniece Williams (1950– )

This Is Niecy [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Lucinda Williams (1953– )

Ramblin' [1978, Folkways], A–
Happy Woman Blues [1980, Folkways], A–
Lucinda Williams [1988, Rough Trade], A+
Passionate Kisses [1989, Chameleon], B+
Sweet Old World [1992, Chameleon], A
Car Wheels on a Gravel Road [1998, Polygram], A+
Essence [2001, Lost Highway], A
World Without Tears [2003, Lost Highway], A–
Live at the Fillmore [2003, Lost Highway, 2 CD], B+(***)
West [2007, Lost Highway], A–

Tony Wilson (1947– )

I Like Your Style [1976, Bearsville], A–

Pete Wingfield (1948– )

Breakfast Special [1975, Island], B

Wire [1977– ]

Pink Flag [1977, Enigma], A
Chairs Missing [1978, Enigma], A–
154 [1979, Enigma], B+
On Returning (1977–1979) [1977–79, Enigma], A
The Ideal Copy [1987, Enigma], B
A Bell Is a Cup Until It Is Struck [1988, Enigma], B+
Wire 1985–1990: The A List [1985–90, Elektra], A–
Wir: The First Letter [1991, Mute], B+
Send [2003, Pink Flag], B+

Bill Withers (1938– )

Just As I Am [1971, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
Still Bill [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A
Live at Carnegie Hall [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A–
Menagerie [1977, Columbia/Legacy], B
Lean on Me: The Best of Bill Withers [1971–84, Columbia/Legacy], B+
The Best of Bill Withers: Lean on Me [1971–85, Columbia/Legacy], B

The Wizards From Kansas [1970– ]

The Wizards From Kansas [1970, Radioactive], B

Ron Wood (1947– )

w/Ronnie Lane: Mahoney's Last Stand [1976, New Millennium], B+

Roy Wood (1946– )

Wizzard's Brew [1973, United Artists], B
Boulders [1973, United Artists], B+
Introducing Eddy and the Falcons [1974, United Artists], B+
Mustard [1975, United Artists], B
On the Road Again [1979, Warner Brothers], B–

Wreckless Eric

The Whole Wide World [1979, Stiff], B+

Robert Wyatt (1945– )

Rock Bottom [1974, Caroline], B+
Ruth Is Stranger than Richard [1975, Caroline], A
Nothing Can Stop Us [1982, Thirsty Ear], B+
Dondestan [1991, Gramavision], B
Shleep [1997, Thirsty Ear], B
Solar Flares Burn for You [1972–2003, Cuneiform], B–
Comicopera [2007, Domino], B+(**)

X-Ray Spex [1976– ]

Germ Free Adolescents [1978, Blue Plate], A
The Anthology [1977–78, Sanctuary/Castle, 2 CD], A

XTC [1978– ]

White Music [1978, Geffen], B
Go 2 [1978, Geffen], B+
Drums and Wires [1979, Geffen], B+
Black Sea [1980, Geffen], B–
Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 [1977–82, Geffen], B+
Skylarking [1986, Geffen], A–
Oranges and Lemons [1989, Geffen], B–
Apple Venus, Pt. 1 [1999, TVT], B–

The Yankees [1978– ]

High and Inside [1978, Big Sound], B+

Young Marble Giants [1979–1981]

Colossal Youth [1980, Rough Trade], B

Warren Zevon (1947–2003)

Warren Zevon [1976, Asylum], B+
Excitable Boy [1978, Asylum], A–
Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School [1980, Asylum], B–
The Envoy [1982, Asylum], A–
A Quiet Normal Life: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–82, Asylum], A–
Sentimental Hygiene [1987, Virgin], B+
My Ride's Here [2002, Artemis], B+
Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–2002, Elektra/Rhino], A
The Wind [2003, Artemis], A–

ZZ Top [1970– ]

Tres Hombres [1973, Warner Brothers], B
The Best of ZZ Top [1970–75, Warner Brothers], B
Deguello [1979, Warner Brothers], A
El Loco [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
Eliminator [1983, Warner Brothers], B
Rancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ Top [1970–92, Warner Brothers, 2 CD], A–
Mescalero [2003, RCA], A–

Various Artists

Black and Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 1 [1969–97, Trikont], A–
Black and Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 2 [1957–98, Trikont], B+
Black Power: Music of a Revolution [1968–79, Shout Factory, 2 CD], A
Casey Casem Presents America's Top 10 Through the Years: The 70s [1970–79, Top Sail/Warner Special Products], B
Chitlin Circuit Soul! [1972–2000, Rhino], A–
Dance Floor Divas: The 70s [1974–82, Rhino], A–
Disco Not Disco: Post Punk, Electro & Leftfield Dance Classics 1974–1986 [1974–86, !K7/Strut], B+(**)
The Disco Years, Vol. 1: Turn the Beat Around [1974–78, Rhino], A
The Disco Years, Vol. 2: On the Beat [1978–81, Rhino], A–
The Disco Years, Vol. 3: Boogie Feever [1974–79, Rhino], B+
The Disco Years, Vol. 4: Lost in Music [(1992), Rhino], A–
DIY: The New York Punk Scene: Blank Generation [1975–78, Rhino], B+
DIY: UK Pop I: Teenage Kicks [1976–79, Rhino], A
DIY: UK Pop II: Starry Eyes [1978–79, Rhino], A–
DIY: UK Punk I: Anarchy in the UK [1976–77, Rhino], A
DIY: UK Punk II: The Modern World [1977–78, Rhino], A–
The Funk Box [1970–82, Hip-O, 4 CD], A
The Funky 16 Corners [1969–74, Stones Throw], A–
Funky Stuff: The Best of Funk Essentials [1973–79, Mercury], A–
Hard Rock Cafe: Party Rock [(1998), Rhino], B+
Millennium Funk Party [1972–83, Rhino], A–
Mutant Disco: A Subtle Dislocation of the Norm [1978–82, ZE, 2 CD], A–
Mutant Disco #3: Garage Sale [1979–92, ZE], B+
No New York [1978, Mango], B
N.Y No Wave: The Ultimate East Village 80's Soundtrack [1978–80, ZE], B+
?uestlove Presents Babies Makin' Babies [1973–78, Urban Theory], B+
Rough Trade Shops: Post Punk Vol 01 [1977–2002, Mute, 2 CD], B+
'70s Soul: Gold [1970–79, Hip-O, 2 CD], A–
6 Degrees of P-Funk: The Best of George Clinton and His Funk Family [1979–96, Epic/Legacy], B–
Smooth Grooves: The Essential Collection [1972–78, Rhino], A
Soul Train Hall of Fame: 20th Anniversary [1972–84, Rhino, 3 CD], B
ZE Records Presents Undercover [1979–2004, ZE], B+
ZE Xmas Record Reloaded 2004 [1981–2004, ZE], B

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