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The Harder They Come

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Jimmy Cliff

Release Date July 30, 2001
This is a brilliant introduction for anyone who thinks Jamaican music begins and ends with Bob Marley. From the ska of Desmond Dekker ("Shanty Town") and The Maytals ("Pressure Drop" - later covered with less success by The Clash) to the more soulful efforts of the magnificent Jimmy Cliff (his three most classic tunes are included here, two of them twice for some reason), there isn't a dud track on offer. Possibly the finest reggae album of all time.

CD-Charts Position 2
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Motown Chartbusters Volume 1

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 10, 1997
A couple of decades before the 'Now' series started, even years before all those 'K-Tel' and 'Ronco' albums, Tamla Motown in Britain were trotting out their finest on compilations.

This one released in autumn 1967, catalogues the patchy but growing popularity of the Motown sound in Britain in 1966/7. It may have seemed folly to put so many hits on one album, but they were looking to raise their profile and to consolidate on their recent successes.

Let me take it back a little further. Tamla Motown's first album in Britain, released in spring 1965 was '16 Big Hits'. That series continued for the rest of the 60s, reaching Volume 8. They continued in conjunction with the Chartbusters, featuring betwixt and between ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 3
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Reservoir Dogs

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Soundtrack

Release Date March 20, 1999
I am a sucker for Soundtracks. I own atleast 20. This is, in all honesty, the best one. As many others have said, "Little Green Bag" and "Stuck in the Middle With You" are the highlights. However, the ones that are less admired ("Fool for Love" and "Magic Carpet Ride") are still amazing tracks. Nothing on this track will you ever fast-forward through because you are not in the mood. A word of advice however: If you aren't into old rock music, do not buy this! It is not modern music! If however, you are a fan of the film and enjoyed the music, buy this now!

CD-Charts Position 4
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Motown Chartbusters Vol 2

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Various Artists

Release Date November 10, 1997
After the runaway success of Volume 1, which made No 2 on the album chart, this Volume 2 followed less than a year later.

Volume 2 did not sell as well, but still made No 8. In spite of the growing popularity of Motown in Britain, and more airplay due to Radio 1 pumping out of millions of transistor radios, this one contained less British hits than Volume 1. I think that is because they songs were chosen from a shorter period than the first one.

My favorite here is Diana Ross & The Supremes 'Reflections', a fine tamborine driven masterpiece. Simple on one level, but there is a lot going on in there. The writers and producers at Motown knew how to get the best out of their artists.

The British gave white Canadian ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 5
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White Mansions

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Matthew The Drifter Caleb Polly The Slaves Various Artists

Release Date March 16, 1993
I can't tell you how many copies of this album (what's that?? some may ask) when it was first released, so great was my love for it. I gifted friends and family because of how it moved me, a southerner with no axe to grind. The music, the lyrics, the narratives, and the songsters remain some of my favorites. For the country and rock and historically-inclined, this is a must-buy. The only problem with having this as a CD is that the entire album booklet is not avilable, as it was with the original lp.

CD-Charts Position 6
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Mod Jazz Vol.1: 60's Discotheque Dancers for the Cool School

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Various Artists

Release Date September 30, 1996
The first in Kents Mod Jazz series is a stonker, no doubt about it, bringing a combination of gritty dancefloor jazz and soul-laced tracks, this CD makes an excellent starting point for those just breaking into the world of soul-jazz. Favorite tracks for me would have to be Booglaloo Joe Jones' "Games" - four minutes of guitar filled frenzy, Willis Jacksons "Pool Shark" and both of the Jack McDuff tracks, hammond screamers at their best.

CD-Charts Position 7
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken Vol.1: 30th Anniversary Remastered Edition

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Release Date May 06, 2002
When the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band embarked on this project, they invited Bill Monroe to take part but he declined. He regretted that decision once he heard the album, which took him and everybody else by surprise. While Bill was absent, other top country and bluegrass singers and musicians participated. These included Mother Maybelle Carter, Doc Watson, Earl Scruggs, Roy Acuff, Merle Travis and Jimmy Martin. Nobody intended that a triple LP would be released but all the participants had so much fun recording together that they recorded a lot more material than they originally intended. It did not please the record label management, who were doubtful that an album of bluegrass and old-time country music could sell at all. Nevertheless, they agreed to release the album ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 8
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Will the Circle Be Unbroken

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Release Date July 10, 1996
This album (I purchased the LP when it first came out & then purchased the CD when it came out) is a "must have" to any bluegrass or country music lover. This album brings together the legends of bluegrass with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB). Buy volume II too. Now, if only NGDB will issue "Dirt, Silver & Gold" on CD.

CD-Charts Position 9
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Mods Mayday '79

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: Various Artists

Release Date February 26, 2008
I bought the original LP version 28 years ago and haven't stopped playing it since. The cd includes the full line from the night that wasn't included on the LP. For me Tonights The Night and Can't Do Without You, are still the two best tracks on the album. After all this time it's still a fantastic album.

CD-Charts Position 10
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Countryman

CD-Charts > Music > 70s
by: OST Soundtrack

Release Date July 30, 2001
A brilliant soundtrack for a brilliant movie, it really blows you away.Perfectly compliments the movie, all the tunes bring out the emotions of the times and the scenes in the film. A must have for any reggae lover.