Orion is the singular album by Dutch jazz-rock quartet Panthéon, released in 1972 as part of Vertigo’s famed “swirl” series. Tracklist: A1. “Daybreak” (2:30) A2. “Anaïs” (5:00) A3. “Apocalyps” (10:52) A4. “The Madman” (1:20) B. “Orion” (9:27) Credits: Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar – Albert Veldkamp Drums, Percussion – Rob Verhoeven Flute, Alto Saxophone, […]
Byzantium is the debut album by the namesake English quartet, released in 1972 on A&M. Across the album’s eight tracks — mostly written by manager Jamie Rubinstein — the young members prove competent on a range of sundry instruments. The scratching licks and fold-out vocal refrain of “What Is Happening” segues into the standstill strum and […]
Roxy Music is the debut album by the namesake English art-rock band, released in 1972 on Island Records. Despite its muddy production, the album pioneers sonic territory with the effects-laden, expressionistic contributions of the three main soloists. Evoking a mix of film noir and futurism, the music alternates fractured epics (“Remake/Re-model”, “Sea Breezes”) with simmering […]
Mandrill Is is the second album by American Latin-funk/soul septet Mandrill, released in 1972 on Polydor. Tracklist: A1. “Ape Is High” (5:35) A2. “Cohello” (1:50) A3. “Git It All” (4:30) A4. “Children of the Sun” (5:00) A5. “I Refuse To Smile” (4:05) B1. “Universal Rhythms” (3:24) B2. “Lord of the Golden Baboon” (3:33) B3. “Central Park” […]
Prologue is the third album by English symphonic-folk ensemble Renaissance, released in 1972 on Sovereign/Capitol. The album is the first under the Renaissance-nameplate to feature the “mainstream” lineup of Annie Haslam, Jon Camp, John Tout, Terry Sullivan, and Michael Dunford, the last of whom serves as musical director for this release. Tracklist: A1. Prologue (5:42) […]
GoodThunder is the singular album by the namesake American hard-rock/psych band, released in 1972 on Elektra. Tracklist: A1. “I Can’t Get Thru to You” (3:18) A2. “For a Breath” (5:35) A3. “Moonship” (2:46) A4. “Home Again” (6:48) B1. “Sentries” (2:36) B2. “P.O.W.” (6:50) B3. “Rollin’ Up My Mind” (4:11) B4. “Barking at the Ants” (6:39) […]
Return to Forever is an album American pianist Chick Corea, recorded with a multi-national cast of players and released in 1972 on ECM. The lineup subsequently renamed itself after the album and released a followup under the nameplate. Tracklist: A1. “Return to Forever” (12:06) A2. “Crystal Silence” (6:55) A3. “What Game Shall We Play Today” […]
Captain Beyond is the debut album by the namesake English/American hard-rock/art-rock band, released in 1972 on Capricorn. Tracklist: A1. “Dancing Madly Backwards (On a Sea of Air)” (4:08) A2. “Armworth” (2:50) A3. “Myopic Void” (3:37) A4. “Mesmerization Eclipse” (3:45) A5. “Raging River of Fear” (3:48) B1. “Thousand Days of Yesterdays (Intro)” (1:30) B2. “Frozen Over” […]
Music of My Mind is an album by American soul-funk musician/vocalist Stevie Wonder, released in March 1972 on Tamla/Motown. Tracklist: A1. “Love Having You Around” (7:21) A2. “Superwoman” (8:04) A3. “I Love Every Little Thing About You” (3:46) A4. “Sweet Little Girl” (4:54) B1. “Happier Than the Morning Sun” (5:18) B2. “Girl Blue” (3:35) B3. […]
Something / Anything? is the third solo album by American songwriter/musician/vocalist Todd Rundgren, released in 1972 on Bearsville. Spread out over two LPs, the release is a self-contained effort save for assorted group recordings on side four. Tracklist: A1. “I Saw the Light“ (2:59) A2. “It Wouldn’t Have Made Any Difference” (3:51) A3. “Wolfman Jack” […]
Close to the Edge is the fifth album by English symphonic-rock band Yes, released in 1972 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A. “Close to the Edge” (18:12) –i. “The Solid Time of Change” –ii. “Total Mass Retain” –iii. “I Get Up I Get Down” –iv. “Seasons of Man” B1. “And You and I” (10:40) –i. “Cord of […]
Chicago V is the fourth studio album by American jazz-rock band Chicago, released in 1972 on Columbia Records. Tracklist: A1. A Hit by Varese (4:56) A2. All Is Well (3:51) A3. Now That You’ve Gone (5:05) A4. Dialogue (Part One) (2:56) A5. Dialogue (Part Two) (4:13) B1. While the City Sleeps (3:55) B2. Saturday in […]
Flash is the first of three albums by the namesake English symphonic/hard-rock band, released in 1972 on Sovereign/Capitol. Tracklist: A1. “Small Beginnings” (9:23) A2. “Morning Haze” (4:32) A3. “Children of the Universe” (8:55) B1. “Dreams of Heaven” (12:57) B2. “The Time It Takes” (5:48) Credits: Peter Banks — electric guitar, acoustic guitar, Spanish guitar, synthesizer, backing […]
Per un Amico is the second album by Italian symphonic-rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi (PFM), released in 1972 on Numero Uno. Tracklist: A1. “Appena un po’” (7:43) A2. “Generale” (4:18) A3. “Per un amico” (5:23) B1. “Il banchetto” (8:37) B2. “Geranio” (8:03) Credits: Mauro Pagani — flute, piccolo flute, violin, vocals Franco Mussida — acoustic […]
Storia di un Minuto is the debut album by Italian symphonic-rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi, released in 1972 on Numero Uno. Tracklist: A1. “Introduzione” (1:09) A2. “Impressioni di settembre” (5:44) A3. “E’ festa” (4:52) A4. “Dove… quando… (parte I)” (4:10) B1. “Dove… quando… (parte II)” (6:01) B2. “La carrozza di Hans” (6:46) B3. “Grazie davvero” […]
Honky Château is the fifth studio album by Elton John, released in 1972 on DJM/MCA. Tracklist: A1. “Honky Cat” (5:13) A2. “Mellow” (5:32) A3. “I Think I’m Going to Kill Myself” (3:35) A4. “Susie (Dramas)” (3:25) A5. “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)” (4:41) B1. “Salvation” (3:58) B2. “Slave” […]
Thick as a Brick is the fifth album by English symphonic/folk-rock band Jethro Tull, released in 1972 on Chrysalis. Tracklist: A. Thick as a Brick (Part 1) (22:45) B. Thick as a Brick (Part 2) (21:05) Section-by-section breakdown: 1. “Really Don’t Mind” / “See There a Son Is Born” (5:00) 2. “The Poet and the […]
Ever Sense the Dawn is the singular album by American symphonic-folk sextet Providence, released in 1972 on the Moodies‘ Threshold label. The album cover features a shot of Mt. Hood, located east of the band’s Portland, Ore., base. Tracklist: A1. “To Light Your Journey” (0:48) A2. “Mountain” (3:03) A3. “Lady” (2:48) A4. “Sketch Number Two” […]
A Woofer in Tweeter’s Clothing is the second album by American art-pop band Sparks, released in 1972 on Bearsville. The album is the second and last to feature the original quintet-lineup with the Mankey brothers and drummer Harley Feinstein. All subsequent releases would feature the Mael brothers with assorted backing players. Tracklist: A1. “Girl From […]
Homecoming is the second album by rustic rockers America, released in 1972 on Warner Bros. The album includes nine originals plus a cover of John Martyn’s “Head and Heart.” Tracklist: A1. “Ventura Highway” (3:32) A2. “To Each His Own” (3:13) A3. “Don’t Cross the River” (2:30) A4. “Moon Song” (3:41) A5. “Only in Your Heart” (3:16) […]
Phantasmagoria is the third album by English symphonic/art-rock band Curved Air, released in 1972 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Marie Antoinette” (6:20) A2. “Melinda (More or Less)” (3:25) A3. “Not Quite the Same” (3:44) A4. “Cheetah” (3:33) A5. “Ultra-Vivaldi” (2:22) B1. “Phantasmagoria” (3:15) B2. “Whose Shoulder Are You Looking Over Anyway?” (3:24) B3. “Over and […]
Arthur Verocai is an album by the namesake Brazilian singer/songwriter, released in 1972 on Discos Continental. The album would remain his singular solo release for 35 years. Most of the songs were written in collaboration with lyricist Vitor Martins. Tracklist: A1. “Caboclo” (2:48) A2. “Pelas Sombras” (2:13) A3. “Sylvia” (2:59) A4. “Presente Grego” (2:29) A5. […]
Octopus is the fourth album by English art-rock six-piece Gentle Giant, released in 1972 on the Vertigo and Columbia labels. Tracklist: A1. The Advent of Panurge (4:41) A2. Raconteur Troubadour (4:01) A3. A Cry for Everyone (4:03) A4. Knots (4:11) B1. The Boys in the Band (4:32) B2. Dog’s Life (3:11) B3. Think of Me […]
Three Friends is the third album by English art-rock sextet Gentle Giant, released in 1972 on Vertigo. Tracklist: A1. Prologue (6:13) A2. Schooldays (7:37) A3. Working All Day (5:12) B1. Peel the Paint (7:31) B2. Mister Class and Quality? (3:22) B3. Three Friends (5:26) Credits: Kerry Minnear — keyboards, vibraphone, percussion, Moog, vocals, writer Ray […]
Haikara is the first of two albums by the namesake Finnish jazz-rock/psych band, released in 1972 on RCA Victor. Tracklist: A1. “Köyhän pojan kerjäys – The Beggings of a Poor Boy” (5:41) A2. “Luoja kutsuu – The Lord Asks for You” (7:45) A3. “Yksi maa & yksi kansa – One Land & One Nation” (9:33) […]
Hogwash is the sixth album by English hard-rock/art-rock band the Groundhogs, released in 1972 on United Artists. Tracklist: A1. “I Love Miss Ogyny” (5:20) A2. “You Had a Lesson” (5:45) A3. “The Ringmaster” (1:25) A4. “3744 James Road” (7:15) B1. “Sad Is the Hunter” (5:15) B2. “S’one Song” (3:40) B3. “Earth Shanty” (6:50) B4. “Mr. […]
Who Will Save the World? The Mighty Groundhogs is the fifth album by English hard-rock/art-rock band the Groundhogs, released in 1972 on United Artists. Tracklist: A1. “Earth Is Not Room Enough” (4:45) A2. “Wages of Peace” (4:33) A3. “Body in Mind” (3:45) A4. “Music Is the Food of Thought” (4:36) B1. “Bog Roll Blues” (3:02) […]
Awake is the first of two back-to-back albums by Kiwi psych-rock/jam band Ticket, released in 1972 on Down Under/Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Awake” (5:21) A2. “Highway of Love” (4:52) A3. “Dream Chant” (8:14) B1. “Broken Wings” (6:04) B2. “Country High” (4:43) B3. “Reign Away” (5:58) B4. “Angel On My Mind” (6:36) CD reissue bonus tracks: 8. “Stoned […]
Tomorrow May Be Vanished is the debut album by Norwegian folk-rock band Prudence, released in 1972 on Polydor. Tracklist: A1. “North in the Country” (4:15) A2. “Mild Grey Fog” (3:27) A3. “Tomorrow May Be Vanished” (4:27) A4. “What Man Has Made of Man” (2:03) A5. “14 Pages” (4:27) B1. “Going Through This Life” (4:02) B2. […]
Foxtrot is the fourth album by English symphonic-rock quintet Genesis, released in 1972 on Charisma. Tracklist: A1. “Watcher of the Skies” (7:21) A2. “Time Table” (4:47) A3. “Get ‘Em Out by Friday” (8:35) A4. “Can-Utility and the Coastliners” (5:45) B1. “Horizons” (1:39) B2. “Supper’s Ready” (22:57) –a. “Lover’s Leap” –b. “The Guaranteed Eternal Sanctuary Man” […]
Spontaneous Combustion is the first of two albums by the namesake hard-rock/art-rock trio, produced by Greg Lake and released in 1972 on Harvest/Capitol. Tracklist: A1. “Speed of Light” (5:22) A2. “Listen to the Wind” (7:46) A3. “Leaving” (5:07) B1. “200 Lives” (5:07) B2. “Down With the Moon” (7:04) B3. “Reminder” (10:26) Credits: Tony Brock — […]
Is a Friend? is the singular album by Jersey art-pop five-piece the Parlour Band, released in 1972 on Deram. Tracklist: A1. “Forgotten Dreams” (2:41) A2. “Pretty Haired Girl” (2:52) A3. “Spring’s Sweet Comfort” (5:09) A4. “Early Morning Eyes” (3:52) A5. “Follow Me” (4:56) B1. “Evening” (4:58) B2. “Don’t Be Sad” (3:21) B3. “Little Goldie” (3:20) […]
Darwin! is the second album by Italian symphonic/operatic band Banco del Mutuo Soccorso, released in 1972 on Ricordi. Tracklist: A1. “L’evoluzione” (13:59) A2. “La conquista della posizione eretta” (8:42) B1. “Danza dei grandi rettili” (3:42) B2. “Cento mani e cento occhi” (5:22) B3. “750,000 anni fa … L’amore?” (5:38) B4. “Miserere alla storia” (5:58) B5. […]
Orange is the fourth album by Scottish singer/songwriter Al Stewart, released in 1972 on CBS. The album features instrumental contributions from Rick Wakeman and members of Brinsley Schwarz and Quiver. Tracklist: A1. “You Don’t Even Know Me” (3:56) A2. “Amsterdam” (2:53) A3. “Songs Out of Clay” (4:14) A4. “The News From Spain” (6:32) B1. “I Don’t […]
Hoodoo Man is the third album by German hard-rock band Birth Control, released in 1972 on CBS. Tracklist: A1. “Buy!” (7:12) A2. “Suicide” (6:18) A3. “Get Down to Your Fate” (7:58) B1. “Gamma Ray” (9:46) B2. “Hoodoo Man” (8:27) B3. “Kaulstoss” (2:40) 1972 shortplayer: A. “What’s Your Name” / B. “Believe in the Pill” Credits: […]
Zeit is the third album by German electronic trio Tangerine Dream, released in 1972 as a two-LP set on Ohr/Virgin. Tracklist: A. “Birth of Liquid Plejades” (20:00) B. “Nebulous Dawn” (18:00) C. “Origin of Supernatural Probabilities” (20:12) D. “Zeit” (17:43) Credits: Edgar Froese — guitar, electronics, sleeve design, cover art Christopher Franke — synthesizer, cymbals, keyboards […]
Sahara is an album by American post-bop pianist McCoy Tyner, released in 1972 on Milestone. The album marked the beginning of his decade-long stretch with the label. Half-sider “Ebony Queen” opens with a bare piano figure in B-flat. From there, the track proceeds to a brisk ensemble section where the sax of Sonny Fortune billows […]
Catalyst is the debut album by the American post-bop/jazz-funk quartet of the same name, released in 1972 on Muse. Tracklist: A1. “Ain’t It the Truth” (2:42) A2. “East” (8:03) A3. “Catalyst Is Coming” (8:13) B1. “Jabali” (8:44) B2. “New-Found Truths” (4:55) B3. “Salaam” (1:34) Credits: Bass – Al Johnson (tracks: A2, B1, B3), Anthony Jackson (tracks: […]
Black Sabbath Vol 4 is the fourth album by English metal band Black Sabbath, released in 1972 on Vertigo and Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Wheels of Confusion/The Straightener” (8:02) A2. “Tomorrow’s Dream” (3:13) A3. “Changes” (4:45) A4. “FX” (1:43) A5. “Supernaut” (4:39) B1. “Snowblind” (5:34) B2. “Cornucopia” (3:54) B3. “Laguna Sunrise” (2:56) B4. “St. Vitus […]
Swaddling Songs is the singular album by Irish folk-rock five-piece Mellow Candle, released in 1972 on Deram. Tracklist: A1. “Heaven Heath” (3:00) A2. “Sheep Season” (5:01) A3. “Silversong” (4:26) A4. “The Poet and the Witch” (2:51) A5. “Messenger Birds” (3:38) A6. “Dan the Wing” (2:45) B1. “Reverend Sisters” (4:21) B2. “Break Your Token” (2:27) B3. […]
Talking Book is an album by American soul-funk musician/vocalist Stevie Wonder, released in October 1972 on Tamla/Motown. Tracklist: A1. “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” (2:45) A2. “Maybe Your Baby” (6:45) A3. “You and I” (4:39) A4. “Tuesday Heartbreak” (3:09) A5. “You’ve Got It Bad Girl” (4:55) B1. “Superstition” (4:40) B2. “Big Brother” (3:35) […]
Pathfinder is the third album by Scottish symphonic/art-rock band Beggars Opera, released in 1972 on Vertigo. Tracklist: A1. “Hobo” (4:40) A2. “MacArthur Park” (8:20) A3. “The Witch” (5:26) B1. “Pathfinder” (3:44) B2. “From Shark to Haggis” (6:38) B3. “Stretcher” (4:50) B4. “Madame Doubtfire” (4:15) Credits: Martin Griffiths — lead vocals, writer Alan Park — keyboard, writer […]
Smile a While is the first of two albums by German jazz-rock band Brainstorm, released in 1972 on Spiegelei. Tracklist: A1. “Das Schwein trügt” (4:35) A2. “Zwick zwack” (4:35) A3. “Watch Time Flow By” (1:24) A4. “Bosco Biati weiß alles” (8:51) B1. “Snakeskin Tango” (2:15) B2. “Smile a While” (15:18 — 0:01-9:50, 12:14-15:31) B3. “You […]
Machine Head is an album by English hard-rockers Deep Purple, released in 1972 on the band’s own Purple Records sub-label of EMI. The album is the band’s sixth proper studio LP and their third with the classic Gillan/Glover lineup. Tracklist: A1. “Highway Star” (6:05) A2. “Maybe I’m a Leo” (4:51) A3. “Pictures of Home” (5:03) […]
Fläsket is a double album by Swedish jazz-rock ensemble Fläsket Brinner, released in 1972 on Ljudspår. The first LP consists of studio material and the second was recorded live at Örebro’s Power House. Tracklist: Studio Album A1. “Klotet” (4:02) A2. “Bennys hammare” (3:33) A3. “Kommunisten” (0:54) A4. “Vjet ‘nte” (4:11) — i. Vårtagårdsvalsen — ii. Pukolle […]
Steig Aus is the fourth album by German ethno-jazz/rock ensemble Embryo, released in 1972 on Brain. Tracklist: A1. “Radio Marrakesh / Orient Express” (9:53) A2. “Dreaming Girls” (10:26) B. “Call” (17:22) — a. Call – Part 1 — b. Organ Walk — c. Marimba Village — d. Clouds — e. Call – Part 2 Credits: […]
Last Days and Time is the third album by American jazz-funk/soul ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, released in 1972 on CBS/Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Time Is on Your Side” (3:40) A2. “They Don’t See” (3:53) A3. “Make It With You” (3:27) A4. “Power” (7:16) B1. “Remember the Children” (4:01) B2. “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” […]
Lady Lake is the second of two albums from the original formation of English symphonic/folk rockers Gnidrolog, released in 1972 on RCA Victor. Tracklist: A1. “I Could Never Be a Soldier” (11:37) A2. “Ship” (6:41) A3. “A Dog With No Collar” (2:10) B1. “Lady Lake” (8:54) B2. “Same Dreams” (2:47) B3. “Social Embarrassment” (6:31) Credits: […]
Kuře v Hodinkách is the singular album by Czech brass-rock band Flamengo, released in 1972 on Supraphon. Tracklist: A1. “Kuře v hodinkách (introdukce)” (2:28) A2. “Rám příštích obrazů” (4:00) A3. “Jenom láska ví kam” (2:54) A4. “Já a dým” (4:43) A5. “Chvíle chvil” (4:21) B1. “Pár století” (6:31) B2. “Doky, vlaky, hlad a boty” (4:31) […]
Ys is the second of two albums by Italian symphonic/psych-rock band Il Balletto di Bronzo, released in 1972 on Polydor. Tracklist: A1. “Introduzione” (11:21) A2. “Primo incontro” (7:16) B1. “Secondo incontro” (7:39) B2. “Terzo incontro / Epilogo” (11:30) Credits: Vito Manzari — bass Gianchi Stringa — drums Lino Ajello — guitar Gianni Leone (Leo Nero) — […]
Ragamuffins Fool is the third album by English art-rock/music-hall foursome Jackson Heights, released in 1972 on Vertigo. The album was issued stateside the following year with different cover art on the Verve label. Tracklist: A1. “Maureen” (3:50) A2. “Oh You Beauty” (4:00) A3. “As She Starts” (3:46) A4. “Bebop” (3:56) A5. “Catch a Thief” (4:48) […]
Friendliness is the second album from English music-hall sextet Stackridge, released in 1972 on MCA. Tracklist: A1. “Lummy Days” (3:22) A2. “Friendliness, Part 1” (2:30) A3. “Anyone for Tennis?” (2:32) A4. “There Is No Refuge” (3:24) A5. “Syracuse the Elephant” (8:45) B1. “Amazingly Agnes” (3:30) B2. “Father Frankenstein Is Behind Your Pillow” (3:38) B3. “Keep […]
Guns & Butter is the singular album by the namesake American sax-rock band, released in 1972 on Cotillion. Tracklist: A1. “I Am” (4:24) A2. “Time Has Wings / Introduction” (3:50) A3. “Look at the Day” (2:37) A4. “Sometimes” (8:34) B1. “It Can’t Go On Like This” (3:09) B2. “Our Album” (3:04) B3. “Lady Grey” (3:48) […]
