Classic Albums

… it’s late September and I really should be back at school

Posted by Muntle on May 28, 2021
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It was fifty years ago today … it’s late September and I really should be back at school

it's late September and I really should be back at school

Every Picture Tells a Story was Rod’s third solo album, and undoubtably his best.  The list of participants reads like a who’s who of British folk-rock at the time, which is probably why it features in many ‘all-time’ lists, including topping one list of The Best Rock ‘n’ Roll Records of All Time.

Album: Every Picture Tells a Story
Artist: Rod Stewart
Released:  28th May 1971
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 81
Number of Weeks at No.1: 6

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… past Pier 39 early pm

Posted by Muntle on April 11, 2021
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It was twenty years ago today … past Pier 39 early pm

past Pier 39 early pm

Another ‘difficult third album’ that proved to be anything but.  Not greatly received by critics, it had a prolonged commercial success re-entering the charts several times over four years, including going straight to number one after release, and then returning to the top slot nearly a year later.

Album: Just Enough Education to Perform
Artist: Stereophonics
Released:  11th April 2001
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 104
Number of Weeks at No.1: 5

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… in a body without a heart

Posted by Muntle on April 8, 2021
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It was thirty years ago today … in a body without a heart

in a body without a heart

Blue Lines was Massive Attack’s debut album, although they had been around the Bristol sound system scene for years.  Featuring tracks like ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, it is now seen as the album that launched Trip-Hop, and has received wide acclaim over the years, including being voted by Q Magazine readers as the ninth Best British Album of all time.

Album: Blue Lines
Artist: Massive Attack
Released:  8th April 1991
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 130
Highest Chart Position: 13

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… watching as the frilly panties run

Posted by Muntle on March 19, 2021
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It was fifty years ago today … watching as the frilly panties run

watching as the frilly panties run

Aqualung was Jethro Tull’s best selling album, and featured some more acoustic tracks – a departure from previous releases that were heavier.  It features in many ‘all-time’ lists, including the 100 Greatest Prog Albums.

Album: Aqualung
Artist: Jethro Tull
Released:  19th March 1971
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 24
Highest Chart Position: 4

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… rocking to the rhythm in their ice cream van

Posted by Muntle on March 4, 2021
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It was thirty years ago today … rocking to the rhythm in their ice cream van

in their ice cream van

KLF had numerous incarnations in the lead-up to this album, including The Timelords and Justified Ancients of Mu Mu.  The album itself went through a series of changes, from a soundtrack for a movie to a studio album.  In the end, from an almost underground following it infiltrated the mainstream consciousness to enter the charts where it stayed for almost a year, and became probably the greatest classic of Acid House music.

Album: The White Room
Artist: KLF
Released:  4th March 1991
Weeks in UK Album Chart: 46
Highest Chart Position: 3

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