Aja is the sixth album by Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, on ABC Records. The album contains seven songs from the writing team of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, including the radio evergreens “Peg,” “Deacon Blues,” and “Josie.” Behind them stood a 35-player support cast led by guitarist Steve Khan, drummer Bernard Purdie, […]
Talking Heads: 77 is the debut album by the Talking Heads, released on September 16, 1977, on Sire. 77 is a pivotal artifact of the burgeoning New Wave and post-punk movements, showcasing the band’s minimalist yet quirky art-rock sound and David Byrne’s distinctive, often anxious, lyrical perspective. The album introduced their unique blend of intellectual […]
Every Face Tells a Story is the nineteenth studio album by Cliff Richard, released on March 18, 1977, on EMI. This was his second consecutive album produced by Shadows rhythm guitarist Bruce Welch, the mastermind behind Richard’s recent comeback. The album continued the artistic direction of its predecessor, blending diverse British pop-rock arrangements with American roots […]
Couleurs Naturelles is the third album by French jazz-rock combo Transit Express, released in 1977 on RCA Victor. Recorded at Château d’Hérouville, Couleurs Naturelles finds Transit Express operating as a quintet with David Rose fully integrated on violin. The ensemble—Dominique Bouvier on drums and percussion, Jean-Claude Guselli on bass, Christian Leroux on guitars, Serge Perathoner […]
Moebius 256 301 is the second album by French electronic musician Zanov, released in 1977 on Polydor. Conceived and performed entirely by the composer, the album refines his command of analog synthesis into a more rhythmic and architecturally precise form. Built around the ARP 2600, EMS VCS 3, and RMI Harmonic Synthesizer, it constructs a […]
Weekend Rendezvous is the second album by Welsh funk-rock band Racing Cars, released in 1977 on Chrysalis. Tracklist: A1. Swampy (Down By the River) A2. Ticking Over A3. Didn’t I Tell You A4. Clever Girl A5. Weekend Rendezvous B1. Take Me From the City B2. Standing In the Rain B3. Backwater Road B4. High and […]
You Can Fly on My Aeroplane is the sole longplayer from Midwest soul-funk combo Wee, released in 1977. Pressed locally on the namesake label of Columbus, Ohio’s Owl Recording Studios, the album followed a string of 1975–77 singles by the band. Little-heard in its own time, the album was issued in expanded form by Numero […]
Barracuda is the second of two albums by experimental funk-rock combo Quantum Jump, released in 1977 by the Electric Record Company. The album alternates rhythmically convoluted passages with tempered numbers reflective of mastermind Rupert Hine‘s concurrent production work for Scottish trio Café Jacques. Tracklist: A1. Don’t Look Now A2. The Seance (Too Spooky) A3. Barracuda […]
Happy the Man is the 1977 debut album by the American quintet of the same name. A primarily instrumental affair, the music ranges from lucid and pastoral to punctual and frenzied. Tracklist: A1. Starborne A2. Stumpy Meets the Firecracker in Stencil Forest A3. Upon the Rainbow (Befrost) A4. Mr. Mirror’s Reflection on Dreams A5. Carousel […]
Round the Back is the first of two albums by Scottish art pop/soul trio Café Jacques, released in 1977 on Epic/Columbia and produced by then-Quantum Jump keyboardist Rupert Hine. Genesis/Brand X drummer Phil Collins guests on four cuts. The album consists of nine originals plus a cover of “Ain’t No Love in the Heart of […]
Deceptive Bends is the fifth album by English art-pop band 10cc. Preceded by the departure of co-founders Kevin Godley and Lol Creme, the songs on this album are performed by the remaining duo of Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart with help from drummer Paul Burgess and assorted studio personnel. Released in April 1977, the album […]
Major Surgery were an English instrumental quartet that was active during the late 1970s. Members: Jimmy Roche (guitar), Bruce Collcutt (bass), Don Weller (tenor sax), Tony Marsh (drums) Roche and Weller had both played with East of Eden amidst assorted other credits. The quartet issued The First Cut on their self-financed Next! imprint in 1977. […]
Rain Dances is the fifth album by English jazz-rock/space-rock quartet Camel, released in 1977 on Gama/Decca. Tracklist: A1. “First Light” (5:00) A2. “Metrognome” (4:19) A3. “Tell Me” (4:07) A4. “Highways of the Sun” (4:30) B1. “Unevensong” (5:35) B2. “One of These Days I’ll Get an Early Night” (5:54) B3. “Elke” (4:29) B4. “Skylines” (4:28) B5. […]
No Second Chance is the sophomoric longplayer by English rock band Charlie, released in 1977 on Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Johnny Hold Back” (4:18) A2. “Turning to You” (3:03) A3. “Don’t Look Back” (4:29) A4. “Pressure Point” (3:40) A5. “Thirteen” (6:18) B1. “No Second Chance” (4:44) B2. “Lovers” (6:27) B3. “Love Is Alright” (3:57) B4. “Guitar […]
Electric Savage is the second album by English jazz-rock/hard-rock quartet Colosseum II, released in 1977 on MCA. Tracklist: A1. Put It This Way (4:54) A2. All Skin & Bone (3:49) A3. Rivers (5:48) A4. The Scorch (6:02) B1. Lament (4:38) B2. Desperado (5:58) B3. Am I (4:15) B4. Intergalactic Strut (6:00) Credits: Bass – John […]
The First Cut is an album by English jazz-rock combo Major Surgery, self-released in 1977 on the band’s own Next! imprint. Tracklist: A1. “Dog and Bull Fight” (8:13) A2. “Foul Group Practices” (7:07) A3. “Jubileevit” (5:36) B1. “Hoe Down Up” (7:55) B2. “Shrimp Boats” (8:35) Credits: Bass Guitar – Bruce Collcutt Tenor Saxophone – Don Weller […]
Come Hell or Waters High is the singular album by English art-rock band Omaha Sheriff, produced by Tony Visconti and released in 1977 on Good Earth/RCA. Tracklist: A1. “Quiet Please” (7:25) A2. “Come Hell or Waters High” (3:12) A3. “You Give Me Love” (2:58) A4. “Me and Bob Seymour” (4:44) A5. “Miss Annie” (4:11) […]
Slaves Mass is the third headlining studio album by Brazilian samba-jazz keyboardist/composer Hermeto Pascoal, released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Mixing Pot (Tacho)” (9:20) A2. “Slaves Mass (Missa dos escravos)” (4:17) A3. “Little Cry for Him (Chorinho pra ele)” (2:20) A4. “Cannon (Dedicated to Cannonball Adderley)” (5:13) B1. “Just Listen (Escuta meu piano)” […]
Brandung is the fourth album by German symphonic-rock band Novalis, released in 1977 on Brain. Tracklist: A1. “Irgendwo, irgendwann” (4:35) A2. “Wenn nicht mehr Zahlen und Figuren” (3:03) A3. “Astralis” (8:50) B1. Sonnenwende –a. “Brandung” (3:42) –b. “Feuer bricht in die Zeit” (3:56) –c. “Sonnenfinsternis” (3:30) –d. “Dämmerung” (5:48) Credits: Bass, Vocals – Heino Schünzel Drums, […]
Time Loves a Hero is the sixth album by American country/funk-rock band Little Feat, released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Hi Roller” (3:35) A2. “Time Loves a Hero” (3:47) A3. “Rocket in My Pocket” (3:25) A4. “Day at the Dog Races” (6:27) B1. “Old Folks Boogie” (3:31) B2. “Red Streamliner” (4:44) B3. “New […]
Univers Zéro is the debut album by the namesake Belgian chamber-rock/Zeuhl ensemble, self-released in 1977 with catalogue number EF 1313 and reissued the following year on Atem. Subsequent vinyl and CD reissues of the album have alternately bore the title 1313. Tracklist: A1. “Ronde” (14:45) A2. “Carabosse” (3:40) B1. “Docteur Petiot” (7:25) B2. “Malaise” (7:42) […]
Vamos que eu já Vou is an album by Brazilian samba-jazz/pop vocalist Wanderléa, released in 1977 on Odeon. Tracklist: A1. “A terceira força” (2:50) A2. “Poema para Léa” (3:10) A3. “Antes que a cidade durma” (3:00) A4. “Calypso” (2:05) A5. “Coisas da vida” (3:02) A6. “Café” (3:20) B1. “Vamos que eu já vou” (3:40) B2. […]
Saturday Night Fever is the soundtrack album to the dramatic motion-picture of the same name, originally released in November 1977 as a two-LP set on RSO. The first side consists of songs the Bee Gees had recorded for a half-finished followup album to Children of the World. One of these songs, “If I Can’t Have […]
Kings of Mali is an album by American avant-garde/post-bop saxophonist Chico Freeman, released in 1977 on India Navigation. Tracklist: A1. “Look Up” (11:28) A2. “Minstrel’s Sun Dance” (7:53) B1. “Kings of Mali” (9:56) B2. “Illas” (11:04) Credits: Chico Freeman — tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute, balaphone Jay Hoggard — vibraphone, balaphone Anthony Davis — piano […]
Tramuntana is the third album by Spanish jazz-rock combo Companyia Elèctrica Dharma, released in 1977 on Edigsa. Tracklist: A1. “Tiru-Tiru-Ritu (Marxa)” (1:20) A2. “Focs de Sant Joan” (5:24) A3. “Moixeranga del Diable” (10:03 — 5:54-10:00) A4. “La Mediterrània se’ns mor…” (4:51) B1. “Tramuntana” (10:48) B2. “Les bruixes del Maresme” (3:25) B3. “Festejada (de timbals)” (6:16) Credits: […]
The Devil in Me is an album by American R&B vocalist Thelma Houston, released in 1977 on Tamla. Tracklist: A1. “I’m Here Again” (6:28) A2. “It’s Just Me Feeling Good” (4:22) A3. “I Can’t Go On Living Without Your Love” (4:30) A4. “Triflin’” (4:00) B1. “Give Me Something to Believe In” (3:56) B2. “Memories” (4:11) B3. […]
Bad Reputation is the eighth album by Irish rockers Thin Lizzy, released in 1977 on Vertigo/Phonogram. Tracklist: A1. “Soldier of Fortune” (5:18) A2. “Bad Reputation” (3:09) A3. “Opium Trail” (3:58) A4. “South Bound” (4:27) B1. “Dancing in the Moonlight (It’s Caught Me in Its Spotlight)” (3:26) B2. “Killer Without a Cause” (3:33) B3. “Downtown Sundown” […]
Love to Play and Sing is an album by Kiwi art-rock/pop combo Salty Dogg, released in 1977 on EMI. Tracklist: A1. “Face the Music” A2. “I Like It” A3. “Writing to You” A4. “Searching for You” A5. “Love to Play and Sing” A6. “How Long Can This Go On?” B1. “Genesis” B2. “Born to Boogie” […]
A Farewell to Kings is the fifth album by Canadian hard-rock trio Rush, released in 1977 on Anthem/Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “A Farewell to Kings” (5:53) A2. “Xanadu” (11:06) B1. “Closer to the Heart” (2:52) B2. “Cinderella Man” (4:20) B3. “Madrigal” (2:35) B4. “Cygnus X-1” (10:27) Credits: Geddy Lee — vocals, bass, 12 string guitar, mini […]
Blue Lights in the Basement is an album by American vocalist/songwriter Roberta Flack, released in 1977 on Atlantic. Tracklist: A1. “Why Don’t You Move in With Me” (4:51) A2. “The Closer I Get to You” (4:39) A3. “Fine, Fine Day” (4:49) A4. “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” (4:23) A5. “25th of Last December” (4:31) B1. […]
Believe is the second album by American funk collective Mass Production, released in 1977 on Cotillion. Tracklist: A1. “Free and Happy” (5:20) A2. “Being Here” (6:46) A3. “I Believe in Music” (6:20) A4. “We Love You” (0:40) B1. “Keep My Heart Together” (3:58) B2. “Superlative” (5:53) B3. “Cosmic Lust” (4:33) B4. “People Get Up” (5:43) […]
High Class in Borrowed Shoes is the second album by the Canadian rock band Max Webster, released on May 16, 1977, on Anthem (Canada) and Mercury (US, Netherlands). A1. “High Class in Borrowed Shoes” 4:00 | You got detective eyes And you refuse my lies A hand on a shoulder A hand on a gun […]
Incastro is an album by Italian avant-garde jazz/rock ensemble Madrugada, released in 1977 on Philips. Tracklist: A1. “Romanzen” (12:30) A2. “E’Triste il Vento” (5:28) B1. “Aragon” (8:51) B2. “Katmandu” (3:42) B3. “Noter de Berghem” (1:27) B4. “Hobbit” (6:10) Credits: Gianfranco Pinto — keyboard, vocal Alessandro Zanelli — bass, vocal Pietro Rapelli — drums, vocal Lucio […]
Choosing You is an album by American soul singer Lenny Williams, released in 1977 on ABC. Tracklist: A1. “Shoo Doo Fu Fu Ooh!” (3:21) A2. “Look Up With Your Mind” (4:40) A3. “Choosing You” (6:13) A4. “Riding the High Wire” (4:30) B1. “Please Don’t Tempt Me” (7:52) B2. “I’ve Been Away From Love too Long” […]
Legs Diamond is the debut album by the namesake American hard-rock band, released in 1977 on Mercury. Tracklist: A1. “It’s Not the Music” (3:20) A2. “Stage Fright” (5:02) A3. “Satin Peacock” (5:36) A4. “Rock and Roll Man” (5:14) B1. “Deadly Dancer” (2:55) B2. “Rat Race” (6:43) B3. “Can’t Find Love” (8:47) CD bonus track: 8. […]
Suite for the Single Girl is an album by American soul singer Jerry Butler, released in 1977 on Motown. Tracklist: A1. “Suite for the Single Girl” (3:41) A2. “I Wanna Do It to You” (3:40) A3. “Ms. Fine” (3:08) A4. “What a Pleasant Surprise” (3:08) A5. “Chalk It Up” (6:06) B1. “Music in Her Dreams […]
Esoteric Funk is an album by American jazz-funk keyboardist Hubert Eaves, released in 1977 on East Wind. Tracklist: A1. “Call To Awareness” (7:06) A2. “Painfull Pleasure” (5:31) A3. “Slow Down” (5:10) B1. “Flead Dancing” (6:20) B2. “Song For Marlene” (5:17) B3. “Under Standing” (5:32) Credits: Hubert Eaves — piano, fender rhodes electric piano, synthesizer, Clavinet, […]
World Anthem is the fifth album by Canadian hard-rock trio Mahogany Rush, released in 1977 on Columbia. Tracklist: A1. “Requiem for a Sinner” (6:01) A2. “Hey, Little Lover” (4:51) A3. “Broken Heart Blues” (4:55) A4. “In My Ways” (6:13) B1. “The World Anthem” (3:09) B2. “Look at Me” (4:07) B3. “Lady” (4:38) B4. “Try for […]
Encounter is an album by Brazilian jazz vocalist Flora Purim, released in 1977 on Milestone. et Tracklist: A1. “Windows” (5:33) A2. “Latinas” (3:43) A3. “Uri (The Wind)” (8:07) A4. “Dedicated to Bruce” (4:15) B1. “Above the Rainbow” (3:28) B2. “Tomara (I Wish)” (4:03) B3. “Encounter” (7:13) B4. “Black Narcissus” (6:36) Credits: Flora Purim — vocals, backing […]
For the Cos of Jazz is an album by the American jazz-funk collective the First Cosins Jazz Ensemble, released in 1977 on Capitol. Tracklist: A1. “Please the Pleaser” (5:00) A2. “Psalm” (2:25) A3. “Gently But Nasty” (3:44) A4. “Flat Meat” (4:23) A5. “Beans and Sauce” (3:28) B1. “A Plush Moment” (4:09) B2. “Funky Johnson” (2:55) […]
Feliu i Joan Albert is a collaboration album between Spanish classical guitarists Feliu Gasull and Joan Albert Amargós, released in 1977 on Zeleste. Tracklist: A1. “El califa de cassoles” (9:22) A2. “Amarg Loreto” (8:22) B1. “Masia blanca” (3:08) B2. “Fines vetes i benes serenes” (7:08) B3. “Els barbers indignats” (8:21) Credits: Feliu Gasull — Spanish […]
Rendez-Vous is the second album by American pop/blue-eyed soul vocalist Eric Tagg, originally released in 1977 on the Dutch Poker label. Tracklist: 1. “Got to Be Lovin You” 2. “Rendez-vous” 3. “Lover With Stature” 4. “Fancy Meeting You” 5. “Marja’s Tune” 6. “Babies” 7. “Mutual Feeling” 8. “Soul Touch” 9. “Life Goes On” 10. “Living […]
Moroccan Roll is the second album by English jazz-rock band Brand X, released in 1977 on Charisma. Tracklist: A1. “Sun in the Night” (4:25) A2. “Why Should I Lend You Mine (When You’ve Broken Yours Off Already)…” (11:16) A3. “…Maybe I’ll Lend You Mine After All” (2:10) A4. “Hate Zone” (4:41) A5. “Collapsar” (1:35) B1. […]
Comin’ Through is a jazz-funk album by American trumpeter Eddie Henderson, released in 1977 on Capitol. Tracklist: A1. “Say You Will” (4:28) A2. “Open Eyes” (3:53) A3. “Morning Song” (5:38) A4. “Movin’ On” (5:54) B1. “Return to the Source” (4:32) B2. “The Funk Surgeon” (4:59) B3. “Beyond Forever” (4:38) B4. “Connie” (3:05) Credits: Bass – […]
Free Fall is the second album by American jazz-rock/bluegrass combo the Dixie Dregs, released in 1977 on Capricorn. Tracklist: A1. “Free Fall” (4:41) A2. “Holiday” (4:29) A3. “Hand Jig” (3:17) A4. “Moe Down” (3:50) A5. “Refried Funky Chicken” (3:18) A6. “Sleep” (1:57) B1. “Cruise Control” (6:14) B2. “Cosmopolitan Traveler” (3:03) B3. “Dig the Ditch” (3:50) […]
Baby It’s Me is the seventh solo album by American soul/pop vocalist Diana Ross, produced by Richard Perry and released in 1977 on Motown. Tracklist: A1. “Gettin’ Ready for Love” (2:45) A2. “You Got It” (3:55) A3. “Baby It’s Me” (3:09) A4. “Too Shy to Say” (3:15) A5. “Your Love Is So Good for Me” […]
Detective is the first of two back-to-back albums by English/American hard-rock band Detective, released in 1977 on Swan Song. Tracklist: A1. “Recognition” (4:27) A2. “Got Enough Love” (3:30) A3. “Grim Reaper” (4:10) A4. “Nightingale” (4:54) B1. “Detective Man” (3:25) B2. “Ain’t None of Your Business” (4:29) B3. “Deep Down” (3:06) B4. “Wild Hot Summer Nights” […]
Just Family is the third solo album by American soul/jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, released in 1977 on Elektra. Tracklist: A1. “Just Family” Stanley Clarke, Richard Duncan, Gilbert Moses (5:06) A2. “Maybe Today” Gilbert Moses (6:54) A3. “Children Are the Spirit (Of the World)” Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Ray Gomez, Gilbert Moses (3:07) A4. “Sorry […]
Nether Lands is the fourth album by American singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg, released in 1977 on Full Moon. Tracklist: A1. “Nether Lands” (5:32) A2. “Once Upon a Time” (3:38) A3. “Dancing Shoes” (3:28) A4. “Lessons Learned” (4:52) A5. “Loose Ends” (5:23) B1. “Love Gone By” (3:04) B2. “Promises Made” (3:18) B3. “Give Me Some Time” (3:20) […]
Dance of the Age of Enlightenment is the third album by American jazz-rock keyboardist/composer/bandleader David Sancious, released in 1977 on Arista. Tracklist: A1. “Overture – Wake Up (To a Brand New Day)” (3:54) A2. “1st Movement (Dance of the Glory and Playfulness)” (11:57 — :01–3:35–6:05–12:05) A3. “2nd Movement (Dance of Purification)” (5:08) B1. “The Dawn” […]
Sky Islands is the second album by American Latin-jazz/rock ensemble Caldera, released in 1977 on Capitol. Tracklist: A1. “Sky Islands” (6:17) A2. “Ancient Source” (4:50) A3. “It Used to Be” (1:13) A4. “Pegasus” (4:59) B1. “Carnavalito” (4:51) B2. “Seraphim (Angel)” (4:46) B3. “Indigo Fire” (1:06) B4. “Triste” (6:50) B5. “Pescador (Fisherman)” (1:17) Credits: Jorge Strunz […]
Absolutely is the third-recorded/second-issued album by English hard-rock supergroup Boxer, released in 1977 on Epic. Tracklist: A1. “Fool in Love” (4:03) A2. “Red Light Flyer” (3:31) A3. “Big Lucy” (3:49) A4. “No Reply” (5:20) B1. “Can’t Stand What You Do” (3:54) B2. “As God’s My Judge” (3:10) B3. “Rich Man’s Daughter” (4:04) B4. “Everybody’s a […]
The World at Mind’s End is an album by English jazz-rock band Skywhale, released in 1977 on Firebrand Records. Tracklist: A1. “Epicure” (7:30) A2. “Hydralic Fever” (7:20) A3. “Two Budda Garage” (8:00) B1. “The World at Minds End” (6:56) B2. “Eternal Optimist” (9:22) B3. “Bogies” (4:51) Credits: Steve Robshaw — guitar, violin, synthesizer Stan Thewils […]
Astroferia is the second album by Spanish jazz-rock quintet Secta Sónica, released in 1977 on Zeleste. Tracklist: A1. “Castrelos” (3:43) A2. “Mulatas de Fuego” (2:43) A3. “Romanco de la Ribera” (3:30) A4. “Al Bar Petxina la Basca Cuina un Ritme Que Es Cosa Fina” (3:03) A5. “Astroferia” (3:04) B1. “Malambo de Rafael Barrett” (2:34) B2. “84” […]
Down to Earth is a 1977 album by the Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, released in the U.K. on CBS. The album — issued stateside the following year with an altered tracklist — is the brother’s eighth overall and their sixth and final release as a merged entity with rustic rockers Quiver. Tracklist: A1. “Ice in […]
Cross Now is the debut album by Swiss jazz-rock combo Shivananda, released in 1977 on Polskie Nagrania Muza. Tracklist: A1. “Wake of Spring” (7:40) A2. “Acapulco Gold” (5:45) A3. “Rush – Hour” (5:45) B1. “Jamaican Sunday” (8:15) B2. “Red Mocassin” (8:25) B3. “Cross Now” (2:50) Credits: Peter Keiser — Bass [Fuzz] Kurt Baebi — Electric […]
The Geese & the Ghost is the debut solo album by multi-instrumentalist/composer Anthony Phillips, issued in 1977 on Passport. Released seven years after his departure from Genesis, the album is primarily a collaboration with his former bandmate Mike Rutherford. Tracklist: A1. Wind-Tales (1:02) A2. Which Way the Wind Blows (5:51) A3. Henry: Portraits From Tudor […]
Before and After Science is an album by English musician Brian Eno, released in 1977 on Island. Tracklist: A1. No One Receiving (3:41) A2. Backwater (3:42) A3. Kurt’s Rejoinder (2:53) A4. Energy Fools the Magician (2:03) A5. King’s Lead Hat (3:57) B1. Here He Comes (5:39) B2. Julie With… (6:24) B3. By This River (3:01) […]
New Boots and Panties!! is the debut solo album by English vocalist Ian Dury, released in 1977 on Stiff. The track “Blockheads” would inspire the name for his backing band on this and future releases. Tracklist: A1. “Wake Up and Make Love With Me” (4:19) A2. “Sweet Gene Vincent” (3:30) A3. “I’m Partial to Your […]
Marquee Moon is an album by Manhattan maximalist street-rockers Television, released in 1977 on Elektra. Tracklist: A1. “See No Evil” (3:56) A2. “Venus” (3:48) A3. “Friction” (4:43) A4. “Marquee Moon” (9:58) B1. “Elevation” (5:08) B2. “Guiding Light” (5:36) B3. “Prove It” (5:04) B4. “Torn Curtain” (7:00) Credits: Tom Verlaine — lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, songwriter, […]
Increase is the seventh studio album by German hard rock band Birth Control, released in 1977 on Brain. Tracklist: A1. “Skate-Board Sue” (3:55) A2. “Domino’s Hammock” (4:52) A3. “Fight for You” (4:35) A4. “Until the Night” (6:25) B1. “Get Up!” (4:35) B2. “We All Thought We Knew You” (7:50) B3. “Seems My Bike’s Riding Me” […]
Clockwork Revenge is the first and only album by kiwi theatrical five-piece Airlord, released down under in 1977 on the Infinity label. Tracklist: A1. Clockwork Revenge (6:34) A2. Pictures in a Puddle (3:59) A3. Ladies of the Night (9:40) B1. Earthborn Pilgrim (4:54) B2. Out of the Woods (6:57) B3. Is It Such a Dream […]
Chicago XI is the ninth studio album by American jazz-rock/pop ensemble Chicago, released in 1977 on Columbia Records. Tracklist: A1. Mississippi Delta City Blues (4:41) A2. Baby, What a Big Surprise (3:06) A3. Till the End of Time (4:48) A4. Policeman (4:02) A5. Take Me Back to Chicago (5:16) B1. Vote for Me (3:47) B2. […]
Low is the tenth studio album by English musician/vocalist David Bowie, released in January 1977 on RCA. Tracklist: A1. Speed of Life (2:45) A2. Breaking Glass (1:42) A3. What in the World (2:20) A4. Sound and Vision (3:00) A5. Always Crashing in the Same Car (3:26) A6. Be My Wife (2:55) A7. A New Career […]
Heroes is the eleventh studio album by English musician/vocalist David Bowie, released in October 1977 on RCA. Tracklist: A1. Beauty and the Beast (3:32) A2. Joe the Lion (3:05) A3. “Heroes” (6:07) A4. Sons of the Silent Age (3:15) A5. Blackout (3:50) B1. V-2 Schneider (3:10) B2. Sense of Doubt (3:57) B3. Moss Garden (5:03) […]
Disoccupate le Strade Dai Sogni is the fifth album by Italian singer/songwriter Claudio Lolli, released in 1977 on Ultima Spiaggia. Tracklist: A1. Alba meccanica (2:54) A2. Incubo numero zero (6:31) A3. La socialdemocrazia (3:28) A4. Analfabetizzazione (5:23) A5. Attenzione (4:15) A6. Canzone dell’amore o della precarietà (2:12) B1. Canzone scritta su un muro (7:39) B2. […]
I Robot is the second album by the Alan Parsons Project, released in 1977 on Arista. Tracklist: A1. I Robot (6:06) A2. I Wouldn’t Want to Be Like You (3:19) A3. Some Other Time (4:05) A4. Breakdown (3:50) A5. Don’t Let It Show (4:21) B1. The Voice (5:21) B2. Nucleus (3:35) B3. Day After Day […]
Rumours is the eleventh album by English/American pop/rock band Fleetwood Mac, released in 1977 on Warner Bros. Tracklist: A1. “Second Hand News” (2:43) A2. “Dreams” (4:14) A3. “Never Going Back Again” (2:02) A4. “Don’t Stop” (3:13) A5. “Go Your Own Way” (3:38) A6. “Songbird” (3:20) B1. “The Chain” (4:28) B2. “You Make Loving Fun” (3:31) […]
Spiral is an album by Greek electronic musician/composer Vangelis, released in 1977 on RCA Victor. Tracklist: A1. “Spiral” (6:57) A2. “Ballad” (8:31) A3. “Dervish D.” (5:15) B1. “To the Unknown Man” (9:06) B2. “3 + 3” (9:35) Credits: Vangelis — synthesizers, keyboards and other instruments, producer, arranger, design Keith Spencer-Allen — engineer
The Dancer is the debut solo album by veteran jazz-rock guitarist Gary Boyle, released in 1977 on Gull Records. Tracklist: A1. “Crowshed Shuffle” (5:08) A2. “The Dancer” (7:30) A3. “Now That We’re Alone” (1:30) A4. “Lullaby for a Sleepy Dormouse” (5:25) B1. “Almond Burfi” (5:02) B2. “Pendle Mist” (5:40) B3. “Apple Crumble” (3:18) B4. “Maiden […]
Life on the Line is the second album by English rock band Eddie and the Hot Rods, released in 1977 on Island. Tracklist: A1. Do Anything You Wanna Do (4:17) A2. Quit This Town (2:27) A3. Telephone Girl (2:26) A4. (I Don’t Know) What’s Really Going On (2:18) A5. Ignore Them (Still Life) (4:30) B1. […]
Out in the Sun is the second solo album by Swiss keyboardist/composer Patrick Moraz, released in 1977 on Charisma. Tracklist: A1. “Out in the Sun” (4:25) A2. “Rana Batucada” (5:30) A3. “Nervous Breakdown” (3:20) A4. “Silver Screen” (4:28) B1. “Tentacles” (3:31) B2. “Kabala” (4:55) B3. “Love-Hate-Sun-Rain-You” (4:48) B4. “Time for a Change: Time to Fly […]
Treason is the fifth and final album by English symphonic/folk-rock ensemble Gryphon, released in 1977 on Harvest. Tracklist: A1. “Spring Song” (9:55) A2. “Round & Round” (4:28) A3. “Flash in the Pantry” (4:54) B1. “Falero Lady” (4:05) B2. “Snakes and Ladders” (5:12) B3. “The Fall of the Leaf” (4:21) B4. “Major Disaster” (4:01) Credits: Jonathan […]
Intergalactic Touring Band is a 1977 sci-fi concept album produced by Marty Scott and Stephan Galfas for Passport Records. The songs are alternately credited to Danny Beckerman and Wil Malone and performed by variable casts of English and American musicians and vocalists, including Rod Argent (Argent), Dave Cousins (Strawbs), Annie Haslam (Renaissance), Arthur Brown, Meat […]
Starlight Dancer is the fifth album by Dutch art-pop band Kayak, released in 1977 on Vertigo/Janus. Tracklist: A1. “Daughter or Son” (3:40) A2. “Starlight Dancer” (4:56) A3. “Want You to Be Mine” (3:30) A4. “Letdown” (2:46) A5. “Irene” (Inst.) (4:20) B1. “Golddust” (2:40) B2. “May” (4:25) B3. “Turn the Tide” (3:35) B4. “Dead Bird Flies […]
Cocktail is an album by the French progressive musician and composer Patrick Forgas, recorded with the first of his namesake ensembles and released in 1977 on Gratte-Ciel, a division of RCA. The record introduces his distinctive fusion of jazz-rock, Canterbury lyricism, and Zeuhl-inspired rhythmic design through a series of concise, interlinked compositions and one extended […]
The Clash is the debut album by the English punk-rock band The Clash, released in 1977 on CBS. Tracklist: A1. Janie Jones (2:05) A2. Remote Control (3:00) A3. I’m So Bored With the U.S.A. (2:24) A4. White Riot (1:55) A5. Hate & War (2:04) A6. What’s My Name (1:40) A7. Deny (3:03) A8. London’s Burning […]
Enigmatic Ocean is a symphonic/jazz-rock album by French violinist Jean-Luc Ponty, released in 1977 on Atlantic. The album features the twin guitar talents of English virtuoso Allan Holdsworth and American up-and-comer Daryl Stuermer. The two would respectively join ranks in the upcoming year with symphonic supergroups UK and Genesis. Tracklist: A1. “Overture” (0:47) A2. “The […]
Black Noise is the debut album by Canadian space-rock trio FM, released in 1977 on Passport. Tracklist: A1. “Phasors on Stun” (3:49) A2. “One O’Clock Tomorrow” (6:05) A3. “Hours” (2:36) A4. “Journey” (4:41) A5. “Dialing for Dharma” (3:15) B1. “Slaughter in Robot Village” (5:02) B2. “Aldebaran” (5:02) B3. “Black Noise” (9:55) Credits: Cameron Hawkins — […]
Wiederhören is the fifth studio album by German jazz-rock/funk combo Kraan, released in 1977 on Harvest. Tracklist: A1. “Just One Way” (4:00) A2. “Vollgas ahoi” (6:07) A3. “Silky Way” (3:58) A4. “Rendezvous in Blue” (5:56) B1. “Let’s Take a Ride” (5:19) B2. “Rund um die Uhr” (3:45) B3. “Yaqui Yagua” (5:19) B4. “Wiederhören” (7:13) Credits: […]
Stranger in the City is the second album by English musician/vocalist John Miles, produced by Rupert Holmes and released in 1977 on Decca/London. Tracklist: A1. “Stranger in the City” (4:30) A2. “Slow Down” (4:46) A3. “Stand Up (And Give Me a Reason)” (7:03) A4. “Time” (3:37) B1. “Manhattan Skyline” (3:06) B2. “Glamour Boy” (4:49) B3. […]
