1001 Album Club

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359 Joan Armatrading - Joan Armatrading Jul 12, 2021

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Known singer-songwriter and non-Beatles influenced recording artist, Joan Armatrading, comes out swinging on her third studio outing.

Bringing in a veritable rogue’s gallery of the UK folk scene as back up musicians and with Glyn Johns helming the sliders, this self-titled album is a true standout.

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358 Jorge Ben - África Brasil Jul 08, 2021

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Known godfather of Samba Rock, Jorge Ben, pulled a Brazilian uncle Robert in 1976.

Brushing off the shackles of nylon strings and bringing in a myriad of musical influences, Jorge made a stone cold classic butt shaker on his 14th studio outing.

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357 Rush - 2112 Jul 05, 2021

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Known Canadian power trio and purveyors of background music for games of Dungeons and Dragons around the world, Rush, found themselves at an impasse professionally in 1975.
Following the disappointing reception and sales of their album, Caress of Steel, and a decline in show attendance, their label decided to give them one last shot before parting ways.

Lets talk Rush, 2112!

356 Kiss - Destroyer Jul 01, 2021

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In the late summer of 1975, known terrible mimes and band women don’t want between them and an exit, KISS, began work on their most ambitious project to date.

Following the modest success of their “live” record, ALIVE! , the band sought help from production wizard, Bob Ezrin, to take their music and career to the next level and the results speak for themselves.

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355 ABBA - Arrival Jun 28, 2021

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Known Eurovision 1974 winners and tax dodging fashion icons, Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid, have, as their 1975 album title implies, arrived.

Lets talk ABBA, Arrival!

354 Eagles - Hotel California Jun 24, 2021

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Possibly the worst thing to ever happen to Joe Walsh and enemy to Urban Achiever’s everywhere, The Eagles, released their 26x platinum (stateside) definitive statement in December of 1976.

It is considered by many to be one of the best albums of all time.

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353 Boston - Boston Jun 21, 2021

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The story of a man, his basement recordings, and the record label he tricked into putting them out.

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352 Joni Mitchell - Hejira Jun 17, 2021

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Joni Mitchell continues to expand her career into jazz / folk with a young Jaco Pastorius in a wonderful and “mature” album.

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351 David Bowie - Station to Station Jun 14, 2021

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