#70s progressive rock
1972 COUNTDOWN… #72 — #70
1972 COUNTDOWN… #72 — #70
A new year, another trawl through some favourite fifty-year old albums, records that still have some pep in their step and are worth a listen for more than nostalgic reasons. Not to denigrate nostalgia, of course. Perfectly valid reason to look up an old friend.
The VC holding from 1972 is edging towards the three hundred mark, making for some difficult decisions. I was getting all frowny about…
1972 COUNTDOWN… #45 — #41
1972 COUNTDOWN… #45 — #41
45 TULLY — SEA OF JOY
Australia and beaches seem to go together. Probably something to do with being an island continent. With endless coast and hot summers come beach culture, including the beguiling but not-so-easy-to-master sport of surfing (read about the writer’s efforts here). In the early 1970s a number of iconic surfing films were made, all needing appropriate contemporary soundtracks.…
1972 COUNTDOWN… #50 — #46
1972 COUNTDOWN… #50 — #46
50 PENTANGLE — SOLOMAN’S SEAL
The last album in Pentangle’s original run, Solomon’s Seal is not well regarded by critics who, in my opinion, are being too hard by half. Yes, this LP does seem a little light on the bubbling invention and restrained exuberance of earlier works, but it is solid and thoroughly enjoyable. A little more electric guitar adds some extra punch and the songs are a…
