50s–70s
78 album and song reviews from the 50s–70s, newest first. Page 2 of 3.
“Summer Nights” by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
A super-sweet summer-themed classic.
“Slow Train Coming” by Bob Dylan
A watershed moment for a rock legend.
“Fear of Music” by the Talking Heads
A transcendent alternative LP turns 45.
“Saturday in the Park” by Chicago
Chicago's 1972 paean delivers a singalong melody & punchy horns for summer in the city...any city!
“Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
An all-time hard rock anthem.
“Fulfillingness’ First Finale” by Stevie Wonder
A Stevie Wonder classic turns 50.
“Rust Never Sleeps” by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
Neil Young’s forward-thinking masterstroke turns 45.
“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
A disco stomper of the highest order.
“Hell” by James Brown
The best of post-Watergate Mr. Dynamite.
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“Bang a Gong (Get It On)” by T. Rex
One of the coolest songs ever recorded.
“The Boss” by Diana Ross
A near-perfect disco LP turns 45.
“Diamonds Dogs” by David Bowie
Full-on Bowie paranoia turns 50.
“Standing on the Verge of Getting it On” by Funkadelic
A P-funk classic turns 50.
“Shout” by the Isley Brothers
The granddaddy of all R&B party jams.
“Dancing in the Street” by Martha & the Vandellas
The best kind of feel-good Motown vibes.
“Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone” by The Temptations
The best Temptations song ever recorded.
“The Tracks of My Tears” by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles
Prime Smokey. Apex Motown.
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye
What was old (for Motown) became new again.
“Stop! In The Name of Love” by The Supremes
Undoubtedly one of the catchiest pop songs of all time.
“Fame” by David Bowie
A sly, funky bit of business.
“Jet” by Paul McCartney & Wings
A belated nod to Band on the Run’s 50th anniversary.
“Look Sharp!” by Joe Jackson
Celebrating the 45th anniversary of this classic debut.
“Jolene” by Dolly Parton
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s most engrossing record.
“Court and Spark” by Joni Mitchell
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s biggest commercial success.
“I Got You (I Feel Good)” by James Brown & The Famous Flames
One of the most recognizable (and coolest) funk songs ever made.
“Rhapsody in White” by the Love Unlimited Orchestra
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of an enduring 70s sound.
“Breakfast in America” by Supertramp
Guest Writer Week begins with a superb 70s blockbuster.
"Blue" by Joni Mitchell
Looking back at one of the absolute best 70s albums.
“The Jewel in the Lotus” by Bennie Maupin
A criminally underrated 70s jazz classic.
“Let My Children Hear Music” by Charles Mingus
A towering achievement from a true jazz genius.