Rock (1970s) (Reference)

The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated (in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from various sources.

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–
• The Singles: The First Ten Years [(1982), Atlantic]
• Abba Gold: Greatest Hits [1974–81, Polygram], C+
• Thank You for the Music [(1995), Polydor, 4 CD]

AC/DC [1976– ]

• High Voltage [1976, Atco]
• Let There Be Rock [1977, Atco]
• Highway to Hell [1979, Atco]
• Back in Black [1980, Atco]
• Stiff Upper Lip [2000, Elektra/Asylum]

Adam and the Ants [1979–1982]

• Dirk Wears the White Sox [1979, Epic]
• Kings of the Wild Frontier [1980, Epic]
• Adam Ant: Antics in the Forbidden Zone [(1990), Epic]
• The Very Best of Adam and the Ants [(1999), Sony]

The Adverts [1976–1980]

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

Aerosmith [1970– ]

• Get Your Wings [1974, Columbia]
• Toys in the Attic [1975, Columbia]
• Rocks [1976, Columbia], B
• Greatest Hits [(1980), Columbia]
• Gems [1973–82, Columbia], B
• Pump [1989, Geffen]
• Get a Grip [1993, Geffen], B–
• Big Ones [(1994), Geffen]
• Box of Fire [(1994), Columbia]

Agnostic Front [1983– ]

• Cause for Alarm [1986, Combat]
• The Best of Agnostic Front [Combat]

Air Supply [1977– ]

• The Best of Air Supply: Ones That You Love [1976–86, Arista/Legacy], C–
• The Definitive Collection [(1999), Arista]

Willie Loco Alexander (1943– )

• Willie Alexander and Boom Boom Band [1978, MCA]
• Holy Babble [1998, Tourmaline]

Amazing Rhythm Aces [1974–1981]

• Stacked Deck [1975, ABC], A
• Too Stuffed to Jump [1976, ABC], B
• Toucan Do It Too [1977, ABC]
• Burningt he Ballroom Down [1978, ABC]
• Out of the Blue [1997, Valley]

America [1972– ]

• History: Greatest Hits [(1975), Warner Brothers]
• Encore: More Greatest Hits [(1991), Rhino]

American Flyer [1976–1977]

• American Flyer [1976, United Artists]

Al Anderson (1947– )

• After Hours [2006, Legacy], B+(***)

Joan Armatrading (1950– )

• Joan Armatrading [1976, A&M]
• Me, Myself, I [1980, A&M]
• Track Record [(1983), A&M], U
• Classics, Vol. 21 [(1989), A&M]
• Square the Circle [1992, A&M]

Art Bears [1978–1981]

• Hopes and Fears [1978, Cuneiform]
• Winter Songs / The World as It Is Today [1979–81, Recommended]

Artful Dodger [1975–1980]

• Honor Among Thieves [1976, Columbia]

Ashford and Simpson [1964– ]

• Come As You Are [1976, Warner Brothers]
• So So Satisfied [1977, Warner Brothers]
• Send It [1977, Warner Brothers]
• Is It Still Good to Ya [1978, Warner Brothers], B+
• Solid [1984, Warner Brothers]
• Capitol Gold: The Best of Ashford and Simpson [(1993), Capitol]
• The Gospel According to Ashford and Simpson [(1996), Capitol]

Ash Ra Tempel [1971– ]

• Schwingungen [1972, Ohr]
• Schwingungen / Seven-Up [1972, Cleopatra]
• New Age of Earth [1976, Virgin]
• Tropical Heat [1991, Navigator]

Atlantic Starr [1978– ]

• As the Band Turns [1986, A&M]
• Secret Lovers: The Best of Atlantic Starr [(1986), A&M]
• Classics, Vol. 10 [(1987), A&M]
• Ultimate Collection [(2000), Hip-O]

Patti Austin (1948– )

• Every Home Should Have One [1981, Qwest]
• The Real Me [1988, Qwest]
• The Best of Patti Austin [(1994), Columbia]
• The Ultimate Collection [(1995), GRP]

The Avengers [1977–1983]

• The Avengers Died for Your Sins [(1999), Lookout]

Average White Band [1972–1990]

• AWB [1974, Atlantic]
• Pickin' Up the Pieces: The Best of Average White Band [(1992), Rhino]

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
• The Best of B.T.O. (So Far) [(1976), Mercury]
• Greatest Hits [(1981), Mercury]
• The Anthology [(1993)]
• The Best of B.T.O. (Remastered Hits) [(1998), Mercury]

Bad Company [1974– ]

• Bad Company [1974, Swan Song]
• 10 from 6 [(1985), Swan Song]
• Original Bad Company Anthology

Badfinger [1970–1981]

• No Dice [1970, Capitol]
• Straight Up [1971, Capitol]
• Come and Get It: The Best of Badfinger [(1995), Apple]

Baker Gurvitz Army [1974–1976]

• Elysian Encounter [1975, Atco]

Barclay James Harvest [1970– ]

• Barclay James Harvest [1970, Sire]
• Barclay James Harvest / Once Again [1970–71, One Way]
• Baby James Harvest [1972, Harvest]
• Barclay James Harvest and Other Short Stories [1972, Sire]
• Live [1974, Polydor]
• Gone to Earth [1977, MCA]
• The Best of Barclay James Harvest, Vol. 1 [(1977), Harvest]
• The Best of Barclay James Harvest, Vol. 2 [(1979), Harvest]
• The Best of Barclay James Harvest, Vol. 3 [(1981), Harvest]
• Collection [(1983), EMI]
• The Best of Barclay James Harvest [(1992), Polydor]
• The Best of Barclay James Harvest [(1996), EMI]

Syd Barrett (1946– )

• The Madcap Laughs [1970, Harvest], B
• Barrett [1970, Harvest], C
• Crazy Diamond [(1994), EMI]

Bauhaus [1979–1983]

• In the Flat Field [1980, 4AD]
• 1978–1983, Vol. 1 [1979–83, Beggars Banquet]
• Crackle [(1998), Beggars Banquet]
• ... [(1998), Red Ant]
• Gotham [(1999), Metropolis]

Bay City Rollers [1974– ]

• The Definitive Collection [(2000), Arista]

Be-Bop Deluxe [1974– ]

• Futurama [1976, Harvest], B–
• Sunburst Finish [1976, Harvest], B+
• Modern Music [1976, Harvest], B+
• Drastic Plastic [1978, Harvest], B
• Singles A's and B's [(1981), See For Miles]
• Raiding the Divine Archive: The Best of Be-Bop Deluxe [(1990), Capitol]
• Life in the Air Age [(1997), EMI]

Chris Bell (1951–78)

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

Thom Bell (1941– )

Bees Make Honey [1973–1975]

• Music Every Night [1973, EMI], B+

Pat Benatar (1953– )

• In the Heat of the Night [1979, Chrysalis]
• Crimes of Passion [1980, Chrysalis]
• Best Shots [(1989), Chrysalis]
• The Very Best of Pat Benatar: All Fired Up [(1994), Chrysalis]
• Heartbreaker: Sixteen Classic Performances [(1996), EMI]

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+
• Live [(1992), Rykodisc]
• 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– ]

• Black Sabbath [1970, Warner Brothers]
• Paranoid [1970, Warner Brothers], B+
• Master of Reality [1971, Warner Brothers]
• Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 [1972, Warner Brothers]
• Sabbath, Bloody Sabbath [1973, Warner Brothers]
• Sabotage [1975, Warner Brothers]
• We Sold Our Soul for Rock and Roll [(1976), Warner Brothers]
• Symptom of the Universe 1970–1978 [1970–78, Warner Bros./Rhino, 2 CD], B
• Heaven and Hell [1980, Warner Brothers]

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 Magic [1974– ]

• The Magic of the Blue: Greatest Hits [(1986), Atco]
• The Best of Blue Magic: Soulful Spell [(1996), Rhino]

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–
• Live at the BBC [1971–91, Windsong]

Hamilton Bohannon (1942– )

• Deep Beats: Essential Dancefloor Artists Vol. 4 [1973–75, Castle/Deep Beats], A–
• Dance Your Ass Off [1976, Dakar], B+
• Collection, Vol. 1 [(1994), Unidisc]
• The Very Best of Bohannon [(1995), Rhino]

Boney M [1976– ]

• Nightflight to Venus [1978, Sire], B+

Karla Bonoff (1952– )

• Karla Bonoff [1977, Columbia]

Boston [1976– ]

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

The Boys [1977– ]

• Alternative Chartbusters [1978, Nems], B+
• The Boys / Alternative Chartbusters [1977–78, Dojo]
• To Hell with the Boys [1979, Safari]

Randall Bramblett

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

Bonnie Bramlett (1944– )

• Sweet Bonnie Bramlett [1973, CBS]
• Roots, Blues and Jazz [2005, Zoho Roots], B

Brass Construction [1975–1985]

• The Best of Brass Construction: Movin' and Changin' [(1993), EMI America]
• Get Up to Get Down: Brass Construction's Funky Feeling [(1997), Capitol]

Brick [1976– ]

• The Best of Brick [(1995), Sony/Legacy]

Brides of Funkenstein [1978–1979]

• Funk of Walk [1978, Atlantic]
• Never Buy Texas From a Cowboy [1979, Atlantic]

The Brothers Johnson [1976– ]

• Right on Time [1977, A&M]
• Blast! The Latest and the Greatest [(1983), A&M]
• Classics, Vol. 11 [(1987), A&M]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), A&M]

Jocelyn Brown

• Essential Dancefloor Artists, Volume 6 [1979–84, Deep Beats], U

Shirley Brown (1947– )

• Woman to Woman [1974, Stax]

Toni Brown (1938– )

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

Jackson Browne (1948– )

• Jackson Browne [1972, Asylum]
• For Everyman [1973, Asylum]
• Late for the Sky [1974, Asylum], B
• The Pretender [1976, Asylum]
• Running on Empty [1977, Asylum], B
• The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne [1972–96, Elektra], B–
• The Very Best of Jackson Browne [(2004), Rhino/Elektra, 2 CD]

Brownsville Station [1970– ]

• Smoking in the Boys' Room: The Best of Brownsville Station [(1993), Rhino]

Eric Burdon (1941– )

• The Black Man's Burdon [1971, Rhino]
• Wild & Wicked [1976–82, AIM], C+
• My Secret Life [2004, SPV], B–

Peabo Bryson (1951– )

• Collection [(1984), Capitol]
• I'm So Into You: The Passion of Peabo Bryson [(1997), Capitol]
• Love & Rapture: The Best of Peabo Bryson [1990–94, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Anthology [(2001), Capitol]
• Bedroom Classics, Vol. 2 [(2004), Elektra/Rhino]

B.T. Express [1974–1981]

• Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) [1974, Unidisc], B
• The Best of B.T. Express [(1997), Rhino]
• Golden Classics [Collectables]

Jimmy Buffett (1946– )

• A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean [1973, MCA]
• Living and Dying in 3/4 Time [1974, MCA]
• Havana Daydreamin' [1976, MCA]
• Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes [1977, MCA]
• Son of a Son of a Sailor [1978, MCA]
• Songs You Know By Heart [(1985), MCA]
• Boats, Beaches, Bars and Ballads [(1992), MCA]
• Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection [1973–2002, MCA/UTV, 2 CD], B

Leroy Burgess

• Anthology, Volume 1: The Voice [(2002), Soul Brother]
• Anthology, Volume 2: The Producer [(2002), Soul Brother]

Charlie Burton

• Green Cheese [1990, Wild]
• 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 Kick Inside [1978, EMI America]
• Hounds of Love [1985, EMI America]
• The Whole Story [(1986), EMI America], A–
• The Sensual World [1989, Columbia]

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+
• All Set [1996, IRS]
• Modern [1999, Go-Kart]

Cabaret Voltaire [1979– ]

• Methodology '74/'78 [1974–78, Mute]
• Three Mantras [1980, Restless/Mute], B–
• Red Mecca [1981, Mute]
• 2 X 45 [(1982), Mute]
• The Original Sound of Sheffield '78/'82 [1978–82, Mute]
• The Crackdown [1983, Some Bizarre]
• The Golden Moments of Cabaret Voltaire [1987, Rough Trade]
• The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years [1983–87, Superfecta], A
• The Living Legends [1990, Mute]
• Conform to Deform '82 / '90. Archive; [1982–90, Virgin, 3 CD], A–

J.J. Cale (1938– )

• Okie [1974, Shelter], C+
• Troubadour [1976, Mercury]
• Rewind: Unreleased Recordings [1973–83, Time Life], B–
• Special Edition [1984, Mercury]
• Travel Log [1990, Silvertone]
• Anyway the Wind Blows: The Anthology [(1997), Polygram]
• The Very Best of J.J. Cale [(1998), Polygram]

Robert Calvert (1945–88)

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

Camel [1973– ]

• Rain Dances [1977, Deram]
• Breathless [1978, Arista]
• I Can See Your House from Here [1979, Deram]
• Dust and Dreams [1991, Camel]
• Echoes: The Retrospective [(1993), Polygram]

Cameo [1977– ]

• Secret Omen [1979, Casablanca]
• Knights of the Sound Table [1981, Casablanca]
• She's Strange [1984, Casablanca]
• Word Up [1985, Casablanca]
• The Best of Cameo [(1993), Casablanca]
• The Best of Cameo, Vol. 2 [(1996), Mercury]
• Greatest Hits [(1998), Polygram]

Jim Capaldi (1944– )

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

Captain and Tennille [1975–1980]

• Captain and Tennille's Greatest Hits [(1977), A&M]

Eric Carmen (1949– )

• Definitive Collection [(1997), Arista]

Joe King Carrasco

• Joe King Carrasco and El Molino [1978, Big Beat], B+
• Joe King Carrasco and the Crowns [1980, Hannibal], B+
• Synapse Gap [1982, MCA]
• Anthology [1982–83, One Way]
• Bordertown [1984, Big Beat], A–
• Bandido Rock [1987, Rounder], B
• Royal, Loyal and Live [1990, Royal Texicali]

The Cars [1976–1988]

• The Cars [1978, Elektra], B+
• Candy-O [1979, Elektra], B+
• Panorama [1980, Elektra], B
• Greatest Hits [(1985), Elektra]

David Cassidy (1950– )

• The Best of David Cassidy [(1996), Curb]

Shaun Cassidy (1958– )

• Shaun Cassidy [1977, Warner Brothers]
• Greatest Hits [(1993), Curb]

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 Chance & the Contortions: Soul Exorcism [1980, ROIR]
• 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–
• Irresistible Impulse [(2003), Tiger Style, 4 CD]

Harry Chapin (1942–81)

• Heads and Tales [1972, Elektra]
• Verities and Balderdash [1974, Elektra], D
• Greatest Stories Live [(1976), Elektra]
• Anthology of Harry Chapin [(1985), Elektra]

Blondie Chaplin

• Blondie Chaplin [1977, Asylum], A–

Cheap Trick [1973– ]

• Cheap Trick [1977, Epic]
• In Color [1977, Epic], B+
• Heaven Tonight [1978, Epic]
• Live at Budokan [1979, Epic]
• Dream Police [1979, Epic/Legacy], B–
• All Shook Up [1980, Epic/Legacy], B–
• Greatest Hits [(1991), Epic]
• Budokan II [1994, Epic]
• Cheap Trick at Budokan: The Complete Concert [(1998), Epic/Legacy]
• Authorized Greatest Hits [(2000), Epic/Legacy]
• The Essential Cheap Trick [1976–2002, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Chic [1977–1985]

• Chic [1977, Atlantic]
• C'est Chic [1978, Atlantic]
• Risque [1979, Atlantic], A–
• Real People [1980, Atlantic]
• 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–
• Live at the Budokan [(1999), Sumthing Else]
• The Very Best of Chic [(2000), Rhino]

Alex Chilton (1950– )

• Bach's Bottom [1975, Razor & Tie]
• Feudalist Tarts [1985, Big Time], B+
• High Priest [1987, Big Time], B+
• 19 Years: A Collection of Alex Chilton [1970–87, Rhino], A–
• Blacklist [1992, New Rose]
• Clichés [1994, Ardent]

China Shop [1979–1991]

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

Chrome [1977– ]

• Half Machine Lip Moves [1979, Siren]
• 3rd from the Sun [1982, DFOTM]
• Chrome Box [(1982), Subterranean]

Otis Clay (1942– )

• The Best of Otis Clay: The Hi Records Years [(1996), Capitol]
• Soul Man: Live in Japan [1983, Bullseye Blues], U
• I'll Treat You Right [1992, Bullseye Blues]

Eric Clapton (1945– )

• Eric Clapton [1970, Polydor], A–
• 461 Ocean Boulevard [1974, Polydor], B–
• Slowhand [1977, Polydor]
• Just One Night [1980, Polydor]
• Time Pieces: The Best of Eric Clapton [(1982), Polydor]
• Money and Cigarettes [1983, Reprise]
• Crossroads [(1988), Polydor, 4 CD]
• Journeyman [1989, Reprise]
• Unplugged [1992, Reprise]
• From the Cradle [1994, Reprise], A–
• The Cream of Clapton [(1995), Polydor]
• 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–
• Live: From Here to Eternity [1978–82, Sony]
• Cut the Crap [1985, Epic], B
• The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy, 19 CD], B+(***)
• The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy], A–
• Clash on Broadway [(1991), Epic]

Bruce Cockburn (1945– )

• In the Falling Dark [1976, Columbia]
• Dancing in the Dragons Jaws [1979, Columbia]
• Humans [1980, Columbia]
• The Trouble with Normal [1983, Columbia]
• Waiting for a Miracle (Singles 1970–1987) [1970–87, Gold Castle]

Natalie Cole (1950– )

• The Natalie Cole Collection [1975–81, Capitol]
• Unforgettable [1991, Elektra]
• Take a Look [1993, Elektra]

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
• Glory B Da Funk's On Me: The Bootsy Collins Anthology [1976–82, Warner Archives/Rhino, 2 CD], U
• 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

The Commodores [1974–1985]

• Machine Gun [1974, Motown]
• Caught in the Act [1975, Motown]
• Greatest Hits [(1978), Motown]
• All the Greatest Hits [(1982), Motown]
• Anthology: The Best of the Commodores [(1995), Motown]
• The Very Best of the Commodores [(1995), Motown]
• Ultimate Collection [(1997), Motown]

Rita Coolidge (1944– )

• Rita Coolidge [1971, A&M]
• Greatest Hits [(1980), A&M]
• Classics, Vol. 5 [(1987), A&M]
• And So Is Love [2005, Concord], B

Come On [1976–1980]

• New York City 1976–80 [1976–80, Orchard]

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–
• Live from Deep in the Heart of Texas [1973, MCA]
• We've Got a Live One Here [1976, Warner Brothers], U
• Too Much Fun: The Best of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [(1990), MCA], A
• The Best of Command Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [(1995), Relix]
• The Very Best of Command Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen [(1999), See For Miles]

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+
• A Meeting by the River [1993, Waterlily]
• 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
• 2.5 Years [(1993), Rykodisc, 3 CD]
• The Very Best of Elvis Costello and the Attractions [(1994), Rykodisc]
• Brutal Youth [1994, Warner Brothers]
• w/Burt Bacharach: Painted from Memory [1998, Mercury], B–
• When I Was Cruel [2002, Island]
• 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–

The Count Bishops [1975–1979]

• The Best of the Count Bishops [(1995), Chiswick]

Don Covay (1938– )

• Mercy Mercy: The Definitive Don Covay [(1994), Razor & Tie]
• Checkin' In With Don Covay [(1994), Mercury], U

Kevin Coyne (1944–2004)

• Case History [1971, Dandelion]
• Marjory Razor Blade [1973, Virgin], B+
• Romance-Romance [1990, Zabo]
• Sign of the Times [(1994), Virgin]
• Case History ... Plus [(1995), See For Miles]
• Room Full of Fools [2000, Ruf]

The Cramps [1979– ]

• Songs the Lord Taught Us [1980, IRS]
• Psychedelic Jungle / Gravest Hits [1979–81, IRS]

Crass [1978–1984]

• Penis Envy [1981, Crass]
• Best Before 1984 [(1986), Crass]

Randy Crawford (1952– )

• The Best of Randy Crawford [(1996), Warner Brothers]

Crazy Horse [1971– ]

• Crazy Horse [1971, Reprise], B+

Papa John Creach (1917–94)

• Papa John Creach [1971, One Way]
• Papa Blues [1992, Dee Bump]

David Crosby (1941– )

• If I Could Only Remember My Name [1971, Atlantic]

The Cure [1979– ]

• Three Imaginary Boys [1979, Fiction]
• Boys Don't Cry [1980, Elektra]
• The Head on the Door [1985, Elektra]
• Staring at the Sea (The Singles) [(1986), Elektra], B+
• Disintegration [1989, Elektra]
• Galore [(1997), Elektra]
• Bloodflowers [2000, Elektra]
• The Cure [2004, Geffen], C+

Cherrie Currie (1960– )

• Young and Wild [(1998), Raven]

Cymande

• Promised Heights [1974, NHR], U

The Damned [1977–1989]

• Damned Damned Damned [1977, Frontier]
• Machine Gun Etiquette [1979, Roadrunner]
• The Best of the Damned [(1981), Roadrunner]
• The Light at the End of the Tunnel [1987, MCA]

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+
• Live at the Fillmore [1970, Polydor, 2 CD]
• Derek and the Dominos in Concert [(1973), Polydor, 2 CD]

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

William DeVaughn (1948– )

• Be Thankful for What You Got / Figures Can't Calculate [1974–80, Sequel]

Mink DeVille (1953– )

• Mink DeVille [1977, ERA]
• Cabretta [1977, Capitol]
• Savoir Faire (A Compilation) [(1981), Capitol]
• The Originals [(1996), Capitol]

Devo [1972– ]

• Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• Duty Now for the Future [1979, Warner Brothers], B
• Freedom of Choice [1980, Warner Brothers]
• Greatest Hits [(1990), Warner Brothers]
• Greatest Misses [(1990), Warner Brothers]
• Hot Potatoes: The Best of Devo [1993, Virgin]
• Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology [1977–96, Warner Archives/Rhino, 2 CD], B–

The Dickies [1979– ]

• Great Dictations (The Definitive Dickies) [(1989), A&M]
• Locked 'n' Loaded: Greatest Hits Live [(1990), Taang]

James Luther Dickinson (1941– )

• Dixie Fried [1972, Atlantic]
• Free Beer Tomorrow [2002, Artemis]
• Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger [2006, Memphis International]
• Killers From Space [2007, Memphis International], B+(*)

The Dictators [1974–1978]

• Go Girl Crazy [1975, Epic], A–
• Manifest Destiny [1977, Asylum], B+
• D.F.F.D. [2001, Dictators]

Dire Straits [1978–1993]

• Dire Straits [1978, Warner Brothers]
• Making Movies [1980, Warner Brothers]

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–
• Live at the BBC 1974–5 [1974–75, Grand UK]
• Sneakin' Suspicion [1977, Columbia], B

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show [1968– ]

• Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show [1971, Columbia]
• Sloppy Seconds [1972, Columbia], B+

Doctor Mix and the Remix [1979– ]

• Wall of Noise [1979, Acute], B+

Doctors of Madness [1976–1978]

• Late Night Movies, All Night Brainstorms [1976, Polydor]

Dokken [1979– ]

• Under Lock and Key [1985, Elektra]
• Beast from the East [1988, Elektra]
• The Very Best of Dokken [(1999), Rhino]

The Doobie Brothers [1971– ]

• Toulouse Street [1972, Warner Brothers]
• The Captain and Me [1973, Warner Brothers]
• Takin' It to the Streets [1976, Warner Brothers]
• The Best of the Doobies [(1976), Warner Brothers]
• Minute by Minute [1978, Warner Brothers]
• The Best of the Doobies, Vol. 2 [(1981), Warner Brothers]
• The Best of the Doobies, Vol. 1–2 (1983), Warner Brothers [(1993), Elektra]
• Listen to the Music: The Very Best of the Doobie Brothers [(2000), WEA International]

Carol Douglas (1948– )

• Burnin' [1978, Unidisc]

Lamont Dozier (1941– )

• Black Bach [1975, ABC]

The Dramatics [1971– ]

• Dramatically Yours [1973, Stax]
• The Best of the Dramatics [1976, Stax]
• 10–1/2 [1980, MCA]

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
• All Too Much [1975, Skydog]

The Dudes [1975– ]

• We're No Angels [1975, Columbia], B

Duke and the Drivers

• Cruisin' [1975, ABC], B

The Durutti Column [1979– ]

• The Return of the Durutti Column [1979, Factory]
• Valuable Passages [(1986), Combat]

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
• Mr. Love [(1998), Ronnie Harris]
• Live! All the Best, Mate [(2000), Music Club], U

The Dynamic Superiors [1975–1977]

• Give and Take [1977, Motown]

The Eagles [1971–1982]

• The Eagles [1972, Asylum]
• 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– ]

• Open Our Eyes [1974, Columbia]
• That's the Way of the World [1975, Columbia], B+
• Gratitude [1975, Columbia]
• Spirit [1976, Columbia]
• 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 Eternal Dance [(1992), Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD]

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
• Eldorado [1974, Jet]
• The Night the Lights Went On (in Long Beach) [1974, United Artists]
• Face the Music [1975, Epic/Legacy], B–
• A New World Record [1976, (2006), Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
• Ole ELO [(1976), Jet]
• Out of the Blue [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+(***)
• ELO's Greatest Hits [(1979), Jet]
• ELO Classics [(1990), Sony]
• Strange Magic: The Best of Electric Light Orchestra [(1995), Epic/Legacy, 2 CD]
• All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [1973–2001, Epic/Legacy], A–

Yvonne Elliman (1951– )

• Love Me [1976, RSO]
• The Very Best of Yvonne Elliman [(1995), Taragon]
• The Best of Yvonne Elliman [(1997), Polydor]

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–
• The Atlantic Years [(1992), Atlantic]

The Emotions [1970– ]

• Chronicle [(1979), Stax]
• Best of My Love: The Best of the Emotions [(1996), Columbia/Legacy]

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
• Artificial Intelligence [1985, Beggars Banquet], U
• w/John Cale: Wrong Way Up [1990, Opal], A–
• Nerve Net [1992, Opal], B+
• The Shutov Assembly [1992, Opal], B–
• Neroli [1993, Gyroscope], C
• Eno Box I [(1994), Virgin, 3 CD]

Roky Erickson (1947– )

• Never Say Goodbye [1971–85, Emperor Jones]
• 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– ]

• The Fabulous Thunderbirds [1979, Chrysalis]
• Girls Go Wild [1979, Benchmark]
• What's the Word [1980, Chrysalis], B
• The Essential Fabulous Thunderbirds [1979–82, Chrysalis]
• Hot Stuff: The Greatest Hits [1986–91, Epic]
• Painted On [2004, Tone-Cool/Artemis], B–

The Fall [1979– ]

• Live at the Witch Trials [1979, A&M], B
• Dragnet [1979, Step Forward]
• It's the New Thing! The Step Forward Years [1978–80, Castle], B+(**)
• Perverted by Language [1983, Rough Trade]
• A Palace of Swords Reversed [*] [1980–83, Rough Trade]
• Wonderful and Frightening World of the Fall [1984, Beggars Banquet]
• This Nation's Saving Grace [1985, Beggars Banquet]
• Bend Sinister [1986, Beggars Banquet]
• I Am Kurious Oranj [1988, Beggars Banquet], A–
• 458489 A-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet], A
• 458489 B-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet]
• Extricate [1990, Fontana]
• Kimble [(1993), Strange Fruit]
• The Infotainment Scan [1993, Matador]
• Middle Class Revolt [*] [1994, Matador]
• The Marshall Suite [1999, Artful]
• 50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong: The Very Best of the Fall 1978–2003 [1978–2003, Beggars Banquet, 2 CD], A–
• The New Fall LP [2004, Narnack]
• Reformation: Post TLC [2007, Narnack], A–

Fashion

• Product Perfect [1979, IRS], A–

Fatback Band [1972– ]

• Best of the Fatback Band [(1976), Spring]
• NYCNYUSA [1977, Spring]
• 21 Karat Fatback: The Best [(1995), Southbound]
• Fattest of Fatback [(1997), Rhino]

Faust [1971– ]

• Faust [1971, Recommended]
• Faust So Far [1972, Recommended]
• Faust IV [1973, Virgin]
• The Wumme Years: 1970–73 [1970–73, RER/Recommended]
• 71 Minutes of Faust [(1996), Cuneiform]
• Ravvivando [1999, EFA]
• Derbe Respect, Alder [2004, Klangbad]

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+(***)

Fingerprintz [1979–1981]

• The Very Dab [1979, Virgin]

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–

Flesh Eaters [1979– ]

• No Questions Asked [1980, Atavistic]
• Greatest Hits: Destroyed by Fire [(1986), SST]

Flo and Eddie [1972– ]

• Illegal, Immoral and Fattening [1974, One Way]

Dan Fogelberg (1951– )

• Home Free [1973, Columbia]
• Netherlands [1977, Epic]
• Phoenix [1980, Full Moon]
• The Innocent Age [1981, Full Moon]
• Greatest Hits [(1982), Full Moon]
• The Essential Dan Fogelberg [1973–90, Epic/Legacy], U
• Portrait: The Music of Dan Fogelberg From 1972–1997 [1972–97, Sony, 4 CD]

Focus [1970– ]

• Focus III [1972, IRS]

John Fogerty (1945– )

• Blue Ridge Rangers [1973, Fantasy], A–
• John Fogerty [1975, Asylum], B
• Centerfield [1985, Warner Brothers]
• Blue Moon Swamp [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Long Road Home [1969–2005, Fantasy], A
• Revival [2007, Fantasy], A

Foghat [1972– ]

• Rock and Roll Outlaws [1974, Bearsville]
• Energized [1974, Bearsville]
• Night Shift [1976, Bearsville]
• The Best of Foghat [(1990), Rhino]
• The Best of Foghat, Vol. 2 [(1992), RHino]

Steve Forbert (1955– )

• Alive on Arrival [1978, Nemperor], B
• Jackrabbit Slim [1979, Nemperor]
• The Best of Steve Forbert: What Kinda Guy? [(1993), Columbia/Legacy]

Fotomaker [1978–1979]

• Fotomaker Collection [1978–79, Rhino]

Peter Frampton (1950– )

• Wind of Change [1972, A&M]
• Frampton Comes Alive [1976, A&M]
• Classics, Vol. 12 [(1989), A&M]
• Shine On: A Collection [(1992), A&M]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), A&M]
• The Very Best of Peter Frampton [(1998), A&M]

Dean Friedman (1955– )

• Well Well Said the Rocking Chair [1978, Lifesong]

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+(*)
• God Save the King [1985, EG]
• A Blessing of Tears: 1995 Soundscapes, Vol. 2 [1995, Discipline]
• 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–
• Uncle Jam Wants You [1979, Priority]
• 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
• Peter Gabriel [1980, Geffen]
• Security [1982, Geffen], B+
• So [1986, Geffen], A–
• Passion [1989, Geffen]

Rory Gallagher (1948–95)

• Live in Europe [1972, Buddha]
• Irish Tour [1974, Buddha]
• Calling Card [1976, Buddha]
• Big Guns: The Very Best of Rory Gallagher [1970–90, Capo, 2 CD], U

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
• Mall [1991, Polydor]
• A Hundred Flowers Bloom [1979–95, Rhino, 2 CD], A–

The Gap Band [1974– ]

• Gap Band II [1979, Mercury]
• Gap Band III [1980, Mercury]
• Gap Band IV [1982, Mercury]
• The 12" Collection [1979–83, Mercury], A–
• 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection: The Best of Gap Band [1979–83, Polygram], A–
• Gap Gold: The Best of the Gap Band [(1985), Mercury]
• Greatest Hits [1979–89, Polygram], B
• Gold [1979–92, Hip-O/Mercury, 2 CD], B+(**)
• The Best of the Gap Band [(1995), Mercury]

Taana Gardner

• Taana Gardner [1979, West End]

Art Garfunkel (1941– )

• Angel Clare [1973, Columbia]
• Animals' Christmas [1986, Columbia]
• Garfunkel: Best of [(1990), Columbia]

Leif Garrett (1961– )

• The Leif Garret Collection [(1998), Scotti Brothers]

Terry Garthwaite (1938– )

• Terry [1975, Arista], A–
• Hand in Glove [1979, Fantasy]

Gasolin'

• Gasolin' [1971–74, Epic], A–

Gloria Gaynor (1949– )

• Never Can Say Goodbye [1975, MGM]
• Love Tracks [1979, Polydor]
• I Will Survive: The Anthology [1974–81, Polydor, 2 CD], A–
• Greatest Hits [(1982), Polydor]

The J. Geils Band

• The J. Geils Band [1970, Atlantic]
• Freeze Frame [1981, EMI America]
• Houseparty: Anthology [(1992), Rhino, 2 CD]

Generation X [1976–1981]

• Generation X [1978, Chrysalis], B

Gentle Giant [1970–1980]

• Acquiring the Taste [1971, Polydor]
• Three Friends [1972, Columbia]
• Octopus [1972, Columbia]
• In a Glass Hosue [1973, Columbia]
• Free Hand [1975, One Way]
• Edge of Twilight [(1997), Vertigo, 2 CD]
• King Biscuit Flower Hour [(1998), King Biscuit]

Lowell George (1945–79)

• Thanks I'll Eat It Here [1979, Warner Brothers]

The Germs [1979– ]

• (GI) [1979, Slash]
• Germs (M.I.A.): The Complete Anthology [(1993), Slash]

Andy Gibb (1958–88)

• Shadow Dancing [1978, RSO]
• Greatest Hits Collection [(1991), Polydor]

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

Gary Glitter (1940– )

• Rock and Roll: Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits [(1998), Rhino]

The Go-Betweens [1978–1989]

• 78–79: The Lost Album [1978–79, Jetset]
• Send Me a Lullabye [1981, Beggars Banquet]
• Before Hollywood [1983, Beggars Banquet], U
• Spring Hill Fair [1984, Beggars Banquet], A–
• Spring Hill Fair [1984, Circus/Jetset, 2CD]
• The Peel Sessions [1984, Strange Fruit]
• Metal and Shells [(1985), PVC], U
• 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+
• Green and Guitar: The Best of Peter Green 1977–1981 [1977–81, Music Club]
• Man of the World: The Anthology 1968–1988 [1968–88, Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+

Grin [1969–1973]

• 1 + 1 [1972, Epic]
• All Out [1972, Spindizzy]
• The Best of Grin Featuring Nils Lofgren [1972–76, Epic], A–
• The Very Best of Grin [(1999), Sony]

Joe Grushecky

• Have a Good Time but Get Out Alive [1980, MCA]
• Rock and Real [1989, Rounder]
• Pumping Iron and Sweating Steel: The Best of Iron City Houserockers [(1992), Rhino]

Hackamore Brick

• One Kiss Leads to Another [1970, Kama Sutra]

Nina Hagen (1955– )

• Unbehagen [1979, Sony]
• Nunsexmonkrock [1982, CBS]
• 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+
• Voices [1980, RCA]
• Private Eyes [1981, RCA]
• H2O [1982, RCA]
• Rock 'n' Soul Part 1 (The Hits) [1975–83, RCA/Legacy], B
• The Very Best of Hall and Oates [1975–84, RCA], B
• Atlantic Collection [(1996), Rhino]
• Anthology [(1997), Alex]

Hammersmith Gorillas

• Gorilla Got Me [(1999), Chiswick]

Peter Hammill (1948– )

• Over [1977, Blue Plate]
• The Future Now [1978, Blue Plate]
• Fireships [1992, Capitol]
• Past Go: Collected [(1997), FIE]

Harmonia [1974–1975]

• Musik von Harmonia [1974, Brain]
• Tracks and Traces [(1997), Rykodisc]

Roy Harper (1941– )

• When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease [1975, Chrysalis], B
• One of Those Days in England (Bullinamingvase) [1977], U

Fuzzy Haskins (1941– )

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

Donny Hathaway (1945–79)

• Extension of a Man [1973, Atlantic]
• Collection [(1990), Atlantic]

Hawkwind [1969– ]

• In Search of Space [1971, One Way]
• Space Ritual [1973, United Artists]
• Hall of the Mountain Grill [1974, One Way]
• Warrior on the Edge of Time [1975, Atco]
• Masters of the Universe [1977, United Artists]
• Quark, Strangeness and Charm [1977, Sire], A
• Hawklords: Hawklords [1978, Charisma], B+
• Mighty Hawkwind Classics [1980–85, Griffin]
• Epoch Eclipse: 30 Year Anthology [(1999), EMI, 3 CD]
• Live [Griffin]

Eddie Hazel (1950–92)

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

Heart [1976– ]

• Dreamboat Annie [1976, Capitol]
• Little Queen [1977, Portrait]
• Heart Greatest Hits: Live [(1980), Epic]
• Heart [1985, Capitol]
• Greatest Hits [(1997), Capitol]
• Greatest Hits [(1998), Epic/Legacy]
• 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–

Heatwave [1976– ]

• The Best of Heatwave: Always and Forever [(1996), Epic/Legacy]

Richard Hell (1949– )

• Blank Generation [1977, Sire], A–
• Destiny Street [1982, ID], B+
• R.I.P.: The ROIR Sessions [1975–84, ROIR]

Levon Helm (1940– )

• American Son [1980, MCA]
• Dirt Farmer [2007, Vanguard], B+(**)

Help Yourself [1971–1973]

• Help Yourself [1971, Liberty]
• Strange Affair [1972, United Artists]

Henry Cow [1972–1980]

• Leg End [1973, East Side Digital]
• Unrest [1974, Virgin], B+
• w/Slapp Happy: In Praise of Learning [1975, Virgin], B
• Concerts [1974–75, Caroline], B+
• Western Culture [1979, East Side Digital]

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–
• Y'All Caught? The Ones That Got Away [1979–85, Geffen]
• Bring the Family [1987, A&M]
• Slow Turning [1988, A&M], B+
• Stolen Moments [1990, A&M], B
• Greatest Hits: The A&M Years '87-'94 [1987–94, A&M]
• The Best of John Hiatt [1973–98, Capitol]
• The Best of John Hiatt: Backlot Collection [(1998), A&M]
• Crossing Muddy Waters [2000, Vanguard]
• Beneath This Gruff Exterior [2003, New West]
• Master of Disaster [2005, New West]
• Same Old Man [2008, New West], B+(**)

Loleatta Holloway (1946– )

• Queen of the Night [1978, Gold Mind]
• Cry to Me: Golden Classics of the 70s [(1992), Collectables]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), Capitol]
• Runaway: The Best of Loleatta Holloway [(1999), Charly]
• Queen of the Night: The Ultimate Club Collection [(2001), The Right Stuff], U

Allan Holdsworth (1948– )

• Metal Fatigue [1985, Enigma]
• With a Heart in My Song [1988, Gramavision]
• The Sixteen Men of Tain [2000, Gnarly Geezer]

The Homosexuals [1978–1984]

• The Homosexuals' CD [1978, Morphius]
• Astral Glamour [(2004), Messthetics, 3 CD]

Horslips [1973–1980]

• Happy to Meet, Sorry to Part [1973, Atco]
• The Tain [1974, Atco]
• Book of Invasions: A Celtic Symphony [1977, DJM]
• The Horslips Story [(1989), Outlet]

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– )

• The Steve Howe Album [1979, Atlantic]
• w/Martin Taylor: Masterpiece Guitars [2002, P3], B

Hue and Cry [1987– ]

• Seduced and Abandoned [1988, Virgin]

Hues Corporation [1974–1978]

• Rock the Boat: Golden Classics [(1993), RCA]

Human League [1979– ]

• Dare [1981, A&M]
• Greatest Hits [(1988), A&M], B
• The Very Best of the Human League [(1998), Ark 21]

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+
• Short Back and Sides [1981, Chrysalis]
• Shrunken Heads [2007, Yep Roc], B

Phyllis Hyman (1941–95)

• Under Her Spell: Phyllis Hyman's Greatest Hits [(1986), Arista]
• Love Songs [1977–91, Arista/Legacy], C
• Legacy of Phyllis Hyman [(1996), Arista]
• Ultimate Phyllis Hyman [(2004), BMG Heritage]

Luther Ingram (1944– )

• If Loving You Is Wrong: Golden Classics [(1992), Collectables]
• Greatest Hits [(1996), The Right Stuff]

Iron Maiden [1979– ]

• The Number of the Beast [1982, Capitol]
• Live after Death (The World Slavery Tour) [1985, Capitol]
• Seventh Son of a Seventh Son [1988, Capitol]
• The Best of the Beast [(1996), Castle]
• Brave New World [2000, Portrait]

Joe Jackson (1954– )

• Look Sharp! [1979, A&M], B+
• I'm the Man [1979, A&M]
• Beat Crazy [1980, A&M]
• Jumpin' Jive [1981, A&M]
• Night and Day [1982, A&M]
• Greatest Hits [1979–89, A&M], C+
• Stepping Out: The Very Best of Joe Jackson [(1990), A&M]
• This Is It! The A&M Years [(1997), A&M]
• Summer in the City: Live in New York [2000, Sony]
• Night and Day II [2000, Sony]
• 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+
• Anthology [1971–75, Motown, 2 CD]
• Off the Wall [1979, Epic], A
• Thriller [1982, Epic], A–
• Bad [1987, Epic]
• Dangerous [1991, Epic], B+
• HIStory: Past, Present and Future Book 1 [(1995), Epic, 2 CD]
• Invincible [2001, Epic], B+
• Number Ones [1979–2001, Epic], A–

Millie Jackson (1944– )

• Millie Jackson [1972, Southbound]
• It Hurts So Good [1973, Southbound]
• Caught Up [1974, Spring], A–
• Still Caught Up [1975, Southbound]
• Live and Uncensored [1979, Southbound, 2 LP], A–
• Totally Unrestricted: The Millie Jackson Anthology [1971–83, Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• The Very Best of Millie Jackson [(1994), Jive]
• 21 of the Best [(1998), Southbound]

The Jacksons [1976– ]

• Triumph [1980, Epic]

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
• Setting Sons [1979, Polydor]
• Sound Affects [1980, Polydor]
• Snap! [(1983), Polydor], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1991), Polydor]
• Extras: A Collection of Rarities [(1992), Polydor]
• Direction Reaction Creation [(1997), Polydor]

Rick James (1952–2004)

• Street Songs [1981, Motown], U
• Reflections: Greatest Hits [(1984), Motown]
• Greatest Hits [(1986), Motown]
• Rick and Friends [(1992), Priority]
• Bustin' Out: The Very Best of Rick James [(1994), Motown]
• Ultimate Collection [(1997), Motown]
• 20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection [(2000), Uptown]

Japan [1978– ]

• Adolescent Sex [1978, Ariola]
• Quiet Life [1979, Fame]
• Tin Drum [1981, Blue Plate]
• Japan [1982, Virgin]
• The Singles [(1996), Alex]

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– ]

• Dragon Fly [1973, RCA]
• Red Octopus [1975, RCA/Legacy], B
• w/Jefferson Starship: Hits [(1998), RCA, 2 CD]

Garland Jeffreys (1944– )

• Garland Jeffreys [1973, Atlantic], B+
• Ghost Writer [1977, A&M], B+
• Escape Artist [1981, Epic]
• Don't Call Me Buckwheat [1992, RCA]

Billy Joel (1949– )

• Piano Man [1973, Columbia], B–
• Turnstiles [1976, Columbia]
• The Stranger [1977, Columbia]
• Glass Houses [1980, Columbia]
• 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+
• Here Comes the Night [1982, Razor & Tie]
• Live It Up [1982, Razor & Tie]
• Sweet Revenge [1984, Passport], A
• From Pumps to Pompadour: The David Johansen Collection [(1995), Rhino]
• David Johansen and the Harry Smiths [2000, Chesky]

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–
• Slave to the Rhythm [1985, ZTT/Island]
• Island Life [1977–85, Island], C+

Rickie Lee Jones (1954– )

• Rickie Lee Jones [1979, Warner Brothers]
• Girl at Her Volcano [1983, Warner Brothers]
• Flying Cowboys [1989, Geffen]
• Naked Songs [1995, Reprise]
• It's Like This [2000, Artemis]

Margie Joseph (1950– )

• Margie Joseph Makes a New Impression [(1971), Volt]
• The Atlantic Sessions: The Best of Margie Joseph [(1994), Ichiban/Soul Classics]

Journey [1975– ]

• Journey [1975, Columbia]
• 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–
• Les Bains Douches 18 December 1979 [1979, Factory]
• Substance 1977–1980 [1977–80, Qwest], B+
• Permanent: Joy Division 1995 [1979–80, Qwest/Warner Brothers], B+
• Heart and Soul [(2001), Rhino, 4 CD]

Joy of Cooking [1970–1972]

• Joy of Cooking [1970, Capitol], A+
• Closer to the Ground [1971, Capitol], B+
• Castles [1972, Capitol]
• American Originals [1970–72, Capitol], A

Judas Priest [1974– ]

• Stained Class [1978, Columbia]
• Hell Bent for Leather [1979, Columbia]
• British Steel [1980, Columbia]

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–
• Song for America [1974, Kirshner]
• Leftoverture [1976, Kirshner]
• Box Set [(1994), Epic]
• The Best of Kansas [(1999), Epic]

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+
• The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band [(1990), Rhino]
• 25th Anniversary Edition [(1999), Rhino, 2 CD], U

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–

Eddie Kendricks (1939–92)

• Eddie Kendricks [1973, Motown]
• At His Best [(1973), Motown]
• The Ultimate Collection [(1998), Motown]

Sarah Kernochan

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

Chaka Khan (1953– )

• Echoes of an Era [1982, Elektra]
• Chaka Khan [1982, Warner Brothers]
• I Feel for You [1984, Warner Brothers]
• C.K. [1988, Warner Brothers]
• 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–
• Carnegie Hall Concert: June 18, 1971 [1971]
• Really Rosie [1975, Ode/Legacy]
• A Natural Woman: The Ode Collection 1968–1976 [1968–76, Ode/Legacy, 2 CD]
• Her Greatest Hits: Songs of Long Ago [(1978), Epic]
• Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King [1980, Capitol], B–

Evelyn Champagne King (1960– )

• Love Come Down: The Best of Evelyn Champagne King [(1993), RCA]

Kiss [1974– ]

• Kiss [1974, Casablanca]
• Hotter Than Hell [1974, Casablanca]
• Dressed to Kill [1975, Casablanca]
• Alive! [1975, Casablanca]
• Destroyer [1975, Casablanca]
• Rock and Roll Over [1976, Casablanca]
• Love Gun [1977, Casablanca]
• Alive II [1977, Casablanca]
• Ace Frehley [1978, Casablanca]
• Double Platinum [(1978), Casablanca]
• The Originals 1974–1979 [1974–79, Mercury]
• The Best of Kiss (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–79, Mercury/Chronicles], B–

The Knack [1979– ]

• Get the Knack [1979, Capitol]
• The Retrospective: The Best of the Knack [(1992), Capitol]

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
• The Mix [(1991), Elektra]
• The Model: The Best of Kraftwerk [(1994), Cleopatra]

Krokus [1978– ]

• The Definitive Collection [(2000), Arista]

Kursaal Flyers [1975– ]

• Golden Mile [1976, CBS]
• The Best of Kursaal Flyers [(1983), Teldec]
• In for a Spin: The Best of the Kursaal Flyers [(1985), Edsel]

Sleepy LaBeef (1935– )

• Early Rare and Rockin' [(1980), Baron]
• Nothin' But the Truth [1985, Rounder]
• I'll Never Lay My Guitar Down [1996, Rounder], B+
• Larger Than Life [(1996), Bear Family, 5 CD]

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
• Ronnie Lane's Slim Chance [1974, Edsel]
• One for the Road [1976, Edsel], A+
• You Never Can Tell [1973–76, Pilot, 2 CD], A–
• April Fool [(1999), Pilot]

Densie LaSalle (1939– )

• Trapped by a Thing Called Love [1972, Westbound]
• On the Loose [1973, Westbound]

The Last Poets [1970– ]

• The Last Poets [1970, Fuel 2000], A–
• This Is Madness [1971, Celluloid]
• When the Revolution Comes [1970–71, Rev-Ola], B+(**)
• Delights in the Garden [1977, Charly]
• Scatterap / Home [1994, Bond Age]
• The Legend: The Best of the Last Poets [(1996), MIL]
• Poetry Is Black [(2002), Collectables], B–

Latimore (1939– )

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

Stacy Lattisaw (1966– )

• The Very Best of Stacy Lattisaw [1979–89, Rhino]

Peter Laughner (1919– )

• Take the Guitar Player for a Ride [(1995), Tim Kerr]

Lavender Hill Mob

• Lavender Hill Mob [1977, United Artists], B

Amanda Lear (1941– )

• Super 20 [(1989), Ariola]

Albert Lee (1943– )

• Speechless [1987, MCA]
• Gagged but Not Bound [1988, MCA]

Laura Lee (1945– )

• Greatest Hits [(1991), Fantasy]

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+

Jackie Leven (1950– )

• The Mystery of Love Is Greater Than the Mystery of Death [1994, Cooking Vinyl]
• Fairy Tales for Hard Men [1997, Cooking Vinyl]
• Creatures of Light and Darkness [2001, Cooking Vinyl]

Jimmy Lewis (1918– )

• Still Wanna Be Black [(1997), Kent]
• Give the Poor Man a Break [(2002), Kent]

Dennis Linde

• Under the Eye [1978, Monument], B

Lindisfarne [1970– ]

• Nicely Out of Tune [1970, Elektra]
• Fog on the Tyne [1971, Elektra]
• Finest Hour [1975, Charisma]
• On Tap [(1995), Castle]

Little Feat [1969–1979]

• Little Feat [1971, Warner Brothers]
• 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–
• Waiting for Columbus [1978, Warner Brothers]
• Hoy-Hoy [1981, Warner Brothers]
• The Best of Little Feat: As Time Goes By [(1994), Warner Brothers]
• Hotcakes and Outtakes: 30 Years of Little Feat [(2000), Rhino]

Ian Lloyd (1947– )

• Goose Bumps [1979, Scott Brothers], B+

Richard Lloyd

• Alchemy [1979, Elektra], B
• Field of Fire [1985, Mistiur]

Nils Lofgren (1951– )

• Nils Lofgren [1975, A&M], A–

Kenny Loggins (1948– )

• High Adventure [1982, Columbia]
• Return to Pooh Corner [1994, Sony Wonder]
• Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: The Greatest Hits [(1997), Columbia]

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

Love Unlimited Orchestra [1974–1983]

• The Best of the Love Unlimited Orchestra [(1995), Mercury]

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
• 16 All Time Lowes [(1984), Demon]
• The Rose of England [1985, Columbia]
• 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 Doings [(1999), Demon, 4 CD]
• The Convincer [2001, Yep Roc], B
• At My Age [2007, Yep Roc], B–

Cheryl Lynn (1957– )

Lynyrd Skynyrd [1971– ]

• Skynyrd's First: The Complete Muscle Shoals Album [1971–72, MCA]
• Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd [1973, MCA], A–
• Second Helping [1974, MCA], B+
• Nuthin' Fancy [1975, MCA]
• Street Survivors [1977, MCA]
• Gold and Platinum [1973–77, MCA]
• Lynyrd Skynyrd Live: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour, Vol. 1 [1988, MCA]
• Lynyrd Skynyrd [(1991), MCA]
• (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [(1999), MCA]
• Thyrty: The 30th Anniversary Collection [1970–2002, UTV, 2 CD], B+

Andy Mackay (1946– )

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

Madness [1979–1986]

• One Step Beyond [1979, Sire]
• Rise and Fall [1982, Stiff]
• Complete Madness [(1982), Stiff]
• Madness [(1983), Geffen]
• Divine Madness [(1992), Virgin]
• The Lot [(1999), Virgin]
• Ultimate Collection [(2000), Hip-O]

Magazine [1977–1981]

• Real Life [1978, Virgin], B
• The Correct Use of Soap [1980, Blue Plate]
• Where the Power Is [(2000), Virgin]

The Main Ingredient [1970– ]

• Everybody Plays the Fool: The Best of the Main Ingredient [1970–75, RCA/Legacy], B
• The All-Time GreatestHits [(1990), RCA]
• A Quiet Storm [(1996), RCA]
• Golden Classics [Collectables]

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+

Manassas [1972–1973]

• Manassas [1972, Atlantic]

Mandrill [1970– ]

• Mandrill [1970, Polydor]
• Mandrill Is [1972, Polydor]
• The Best of Mandrill [(1975), Polydor]
• Beast from the East [1976, United Artists]
• Mandrilland [1976, Polydor]
• Fencewalk: The Anthology [(1997), Polygram]

Melissa Manchester (1951– )

• Bright Eyes [1974, Arista]
• Melissa [1975, Arista]
• Don't Cry Out Loud [1978, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [(1983), Arista]
• The Essence of Melissa Manchester [(1997), Arista]

The Manhattans [1970– ]

• The Manhattans [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Greatest Hits [(1980), Columbia]

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–
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [(1978), Arista]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1983), Arista]
• Greatest Hits, Vol. 3 [(1989), Arista]
• Barry Manilow [1989, Arista]
• The Complete Collection and Then Some ... [(1992), Arista, 4 CD]
• 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– )

• Wild and Peaceful [1979, Motown]
• Teena Marie's Greatest Hits [1979–81, Motown]
• Robbery [1983, Epic/Legacy], C+
• Starchild [1984, Epic]
• Emerald City [1986, Epic], B–
• Naked to the World [1987, Epic]
• I Need Your Lovin': The Best of Teena Marie [(1994), Motown]
• Motown Milestones: The Best of Teena Marie [(1996), Motown]
• Lovergirl: The Teena Marie Story [(1997), Sony]
• Ultimate Collection: I Just Want to Be Your Lovergirl [(2000), Polygram]

Mark-Almond [1971–1980]

• The Best of Mark-Almond [(1991), Rhino]

The Marshall Tucker Band [1971– ]

• Where We All Belong [1974, Shout! Factory], B
• Greatest Hits [(1978), Capricorn], B+
• The Best of the Marshall Tucker Band: The Capricorn Years [(1995), ERA, 2 CD]

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–

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly [1977– ]

• Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly [1977, Capitol]
• Inspiration [1979, Razor & Tie]
• Joy and Pain [1980, Razor & Tie]
• Live in New Orleans [1981, Capitol]
• The Greatest Hits of Maze ... Lifelines, Vol. 1 [(1989), Capitol]
• Anthology [(1996), Capitol]

Paul McCartney (1942– )

• McCartney [1970, Capitol]
• Ram [1971, Capitol], B–
• Band on the Run [1973, Capitol], B
• Wings Greatest [(1978), Capitol]
• Tug of War [1982, Capitol]
• All the Best [(1987), Capitol]
• Flaming Pie [1997, Capitol]
• Run Devil Run [1999, Capitol], B+
• Driving Rain [2001, Capitol]
• Wingspan [(2001), Capitol]
• Chaos and Creation in the Backyard [2005, Capitol], C+
• Memory Almost Full [2007, Hear Music], C–

Van McCoy

• The Hustle and the Best of Van McCoy [(1995), Amherst]

Don McLean (1945– )

• American Pie [1971, EMI America]
• American Pie [1971, Capitol], C+
• Don McLean [1972, United Artists]
• Greatest Hits Then and Now [(1987), Capitol]
• Favorites and Rarities [(1992), EMI America]

Penny McLean

• Lady Bump [1975, Atco], B+

George McRae (1944– )

• Rock Your Baby: The Best of George McRae [1974, Hot Productions]

Meat Loaf (1946– )

• Bat out of Hell [1978, Epic], D
• Bat out of Hell II: Back to Hell [1993, MCA]
• Live Around the World [1996, Tommy Boy]

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
• F.U.N. '90 [1990, A&M]
• 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+
• Where Were You? Hen's Teeth and Other Lost Fragments of Popular Culture, Vol. 2 [(1999), Quarterstick]
• 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– )

• Uh-Huh [1983, Mercury]
• Scarecrow [1985, Mercury], B+
• The Lonesome Jubilee [1987, Mercury], A–
• The Best That I Could Do 1978–1988 [1978–88, Mercury]

Mellow Candle [1971– ]

• Swaddling Songs [1971, See For Miles]

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972–1975]

• Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972, Epic/Legacy], B–
• Black and Blue [1973, Philadelphia International]
• To Be True [1975, Philadelphia International]
• 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+
• Collector's Item [(1976), Philadelphia International]
• Blue Notes and Ballads [(1998), Epic/Legacy]

The Memphis Horns [1971– ]

• Memphis Horns [1971, Telarc]

The Meters [1966–1977]

• Cissy Strut [1974, Island], B+
• Fire on the Bayou [1975, Reprise], B+
• Uptown Rulers: The Meters Live on the Queen Mary [1975, Rhino]
• Funkify Your Life [(1995), Rhino, 2 CD], A–

M.F.S.B. [1973–1981]

• T.S.O.P. [1974, TSOP]
• The Best of MFSB: Love Is the Message [(1995), Sony]

Bette Midler (1945– )

• The Divine Miss M [1972, Atlantic], A–
• Bette Midler [1973, Atlantic], B+
• Songs for the New Depression [1976, Atlantic], B
• Live at Last [1977, Atlantic]
• The Rose [1979, Atlantic]
• Divine Madness [1980, Atlantic]
• Divine Collection [(1993), Atlantic]
• Experience the Divine (Greatest Hits) [(1995), Atlantic]
• Bathhouse Betty [1998, Warner Brothers]

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+
• High Life [1973, Chrysalis]
• The Rock [1975, Chrysalis], B
• The Very Best of Frankie Miller [(1993), Capitol]

Stephanie Mills (1957– )

• The Ultimate Collection [1975–89, Hip-O]
• The Best of Stephanie Mills [(1995), Mercury]

The Miracles [1973–1977]

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

The Misfits [1978– ]

• Walk Among Us [1982, Ruby]
• Earth A.D. / Wolfsblood [1983, Plan]
• Misfits [(1986), Plan]
• CD Compilation [(1990), Caroline]
• Box Set [(1996), Caroline]

Eddie Money (1949– )

• Eddie Money [1977, Columbia]
• We Are the '80s [1980–89, Columbia/Legacy], C+
• Greatest Hits: The Sound of Money [(1989), Columbia]
• The Essential Eddie Money [1977–91, Columbia/Legacy], U

Montrose [1974–1978]

• Montrose [1974, Warner Brothers]
• Warner Brothers Presents ... Montrose [1975, Warner Brothers]

G.T. Moore

• G.T. Moore [1974–75, Mercury], B–

Jackie Moore

• Precious Precious: The Best of Jackie Moore [1970–73, Soul Classics]

Sam Moore (1935– )

• Plenty Good Lovin': The Lost Solo Album [1972, 2-K Sounds]
• 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–

Giorgio Moroder (1940– )

• From Here to Eternity [1977, Casablanca]

Mosaïc [1976–1978]

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

The Motels [1979–1987]

• All 4 One [1982, One Way]
• Little Robbers [1983, One Way]
• No Vacancy: The Best of the Motels [1990, Capitol]

Motörhead [1977– ]

• Overkill [1979, Roadrunner]
• Ace of Spades [1980, Roadrunner]
• No Sleep Til Hammersmith [1981, Roadrunner]
• No Remorse [(1984), Castle, 2 CD]
• 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–
• Gospel Night [1990, Takoma]
• On the Sunny Side [1990, Music for Little People]
• Louisiana Love Call [1992, Black Top], B+
• Meet Me at Midnite [1994, Black Top], B+
• Meet Me Where They Play the Blues [1998, Telarc]
• 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+(***)

The Mumps

• Fatal Charm [(1994), Eggbert]

Mungo Jerry [1970– ]

• In the Summertime [1970, Repertoire]

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+
• Going Through Something: The Best of Elliot Murphy [(1996), Dejadisc]

Mutiny

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

MX-80 [1977– ]

• Out of the Tunnel [1980, Ralph]
• Hard Attack: Big Hits [(1995), Atavistic]

My Solid Ground [1971– ]

• My Solid Ground [1971, Anthology], B

The Natural Four

• Heaven Right Here on Earth [1974, Curtom]

Nazareth [1971– ]

• Hair of the Dog [1975, A&M]
• Back to the Trenches: Live 1972–1984 [1972–84, Sanctuary/Castle, 2 CD], U
• Greatest Hits [(1985), A&M]

Bill Nelson (1948– )

• Sound-on-Sound [1979, Capitol], A–
• Love That Whirls [1982, Capitol]
• Chimera [1983, Mercury]
• Map of Dreams [1987, Enigma]
• Strangest Things Samples [1988, Enigma]
• Practically Wired ... Or How I Became Guitarboy [1995, All Saints]
• Magnificent Dream People [1997, Populuxe]
• Deep Dream Decoder [1998, Resurgent]

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–
• The Very Best of the Neville Brothers [(1997), Rhino]
• Walkin' in the Shadow of Life [2004, Back Porch], B+

New Riders of the Purple Sage [1971– ]

• New Riders of the Purple Sage [1971, Columbia]
• The Adventures of Panama Red [1973, Columbia]

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– )

• If You Love Me Let Me Know [1974, MCA]
• Have You Never Been Mellow [1975, MCA]
• Greatest Hits [1973–76, MCA], C+
• Grease [1978, RSO]
• Physical [1981, MCA]
• Olivia's Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [(1982), MCA]
• Back to Basics [(1992), Geffen]
• 48 Original Tracks [1971–75, EMI, 2 CD]
• Super Best [(1993), EMI]

999 [1977–1987]

• 999 [1978, United Artists]
• High Energy Plan [1978, PVC], B+
• Biggest Prize in Sport [1980, Polydor]
• Singles Album [(1980), Albion]

The Normals

• Your Punk Heritage 1977–1984 [1977–84, Airline]

Notekillers [1977–1981]

• Notekillers [1977–81, Ecstatic Peace], A–
• Airports + Ants [2006, EP], U

Gary Numan (1958– )

• Replicas [1979, Beggars Banquet], A–
• The Pleasure Principle [1979, Beggars Banquet], B+
• Telekon [1980, Beggars Banquet], B
• Premier Hits [(1997), Beggars Banquet]

Nurse With Wound [1979– ]

• Chance Meeting on a Dissecting Table [1979, United Dairies]
• Homotopy to Marie [1982, United Dairies]
• Man With the Woman Face [2002, Import]

The Only Ones [1978– ]

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

Yoko Ono (1933– )

• Seasons of Glass [1981, Rykodisc]
• Walking on Thin Ice [(1992), Rykodisc], C+
• Rising [1995, Capitol], B–
• Yes, I'm a Witch [2007, Astralwerks], B

Donnie Osmond (1957– )

• Greatest Hits: Donny Osmond [(1992), Curb]

Marie Osmond (1959– )

• The Best of Marie Osmond [(1990), Curb]

The Osmonds [1971– ]

• Osmond Family Christmas [1991, Curb]
• Greatest Hits [(1992), Curb]
• The Very Best of the Osmonds [(1996), Polydor]

The Outlaws [1975– ]

• The Outlaws [1975, Arista], D+

Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973– ]

• The Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973, A&M]
• 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– )

• The Other Woman [1982, Arista]
• Greatest Hits [1978–82, Arista], A–

Parlet [1978–1980]

• Pleasure Principle [1978, Casablanca]
• Invasion of the Booty Snatchers [1979, Casablanca]
• Play Me or Trade Me [1980, Casablanca]

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+
• Gloryhallastoopid [1979, Casablanca]
• Thrombipulation [1980, Casablanca], B–
• Greatest Hits: P. Funk, Uncut Funk, the Bomb [1974–80, Casablanca]
• 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<