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Chap. 469 - December 1971
Badfinger - Straight Up
Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.
Badfinger - Straight Up
Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.
August 28, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Chap. 469 - December 1971
Badfinger - Straight Up
Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.
Badfinger - Straight Up
Badfinger’s album Straight Up is considered a high point in the band’s career and a classic of the power pop genre. The album features the standout songs Baby Blue and Day After Day, which became major hits for the group in the early 1970s.
Chap. 468 - December 1971
King Crimson - Islands
This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.
King Crimson - Islands
This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.
August 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Chap. 468 - December 1971
King Crimson - Islands
This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.
King Crimson - Islands
This is the 4th album by King Crimson. It is known for its unique blend of jazz, symphonic, and progressive rock textures, and the only studio record by this lineup: Robert Fripp, Mel Collins, Boz Burrell, and Ian Wallace.
Chap. 464 - November 1971
Yes - Fragile
Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.
Yes - Fragile
Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.
August 11, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Chap. 464 - November 1971
Yes - Fragile
Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.
Yes - Fragile
Fragile is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Yes. It introduced keyboardist Rick Wakeman, whose arrival expanded the band’s sound and solidified their “classic” lineup.
Chap. 460 - November 1971
Genesis - Nursery Cryme
It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).
Genesis - Nursery Cryme
It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).
August 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Chap. 460 - November 1971
Genesis - Nursery Cryme
It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).
Genesis - Nursery Cryme
It marks the essential beginning of the band’s classic period, as it features the debuts of Phil Collins (drums, vocals) and Steve Hackett (guitar), joining Peter Gabriel (vocals, flute), Tony Banks (keyboards), and Mike Rutherford (bass, guitar).
Chap. 459 - November 1971
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV]
Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV]
Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.
August 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Chap. 459 - November 1971
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV]
Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.
Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin [IV]
Led Zeppelin IV (officially untitled, often referred to as Four Symbols or Zoso) is the band’s landmark fourth studio album. It marked a major commercial and artistic breakthrough, selling over 37 million copies worldwide.
Chap. 458 - November 1971
Pink Floyd - Meddle
Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.
Pink Floyd - Meddle
Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.
August 2, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Chap. 458 - November 1971
Pink Floyd - Meddle
Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.
Pink Floyd - Meddle
Meddle is Pink Floyd’s sixth studio album. The album features experimental soundscapes, advances in studio techniques, and showcases the band’s equal collaboration before Roger Waters took more creative control.
Chap. 457 - November 1971
Elton John - Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.
Elton John - Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.
July 31, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Chap. 457 - November 1971
Elton John - Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.
Elton John - Madman Across the Water
Madman Across the Water is Elton John’s fourth studio album. It is notable for its transition toward a more ambitious, Americana-tinged sound, marked by lush orchestration and introspective lyrics crafted with Bernie Taupin.
Chap. 456 - November 1971
The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame
This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.
The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame
This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.
July 31, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Chap. 456 - November 1971
The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame
This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.
The Mahavishnu Orchestra with John McLaughlin - The Inner Mounting Flame
This is the debut album by the Mahavishnu Orchestra. It is a cornerstone of jazz-rock fusion, known for its explosive energy, virtuosic musicianship, and fusion of jazz, rock, and Indian influences.
Chap. 455 - October 1971
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.
July 29, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Chap. 455 - October 1971
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.
Van der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts
Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by Van der Graaf Generator. It represents a high point for the band and is a cornerstone of 1970s progressive rock, featuring just three lengthy tracks.
Chap. 453 - October 1971
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
“Electric Warrior” is the breakthrough album by British rock band T. Rex. Marking a pivotal shift from their earlier psychedelic/folk phase as Tyrannosaurus Rex, this album firmly established their signature glam rock style.
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
“Electric Warrior” is the breakthrough album by British rock band T. Rex. Marking a pivotal shift from their earlier psychedelic/folk phase as Tyrannosaurus Rex, this album firmly established their signature glam rock style.
July 26, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Chap. 453 - October 1971
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
“Electric Warrior” is the breakthrough album by British rock band T. Rex. Marking a pivotal shift from their earlier psychedelic/folk phase as Tyrannosaurus Rex, this album firmly established their signature glam rock style.
T. Rex - Electric Warrior
“Electric Warrior” is the breakthrough album by British rock band T. Rex. Marking a pivotal shift from their earlier psychedelic/folk phase as Tyrannosaurus Rex, this album firmly established their signature glam rock style.
Chap. 450 - October 1971
Gong - Camembert electrique
It is the second studio album by the progressive/psychedelic rock band Gong. Key personnel include founder Daevid Allen (vocals, guitar), Gilli Smyth (space whisper vocals), Didier Malherbe (winds), Christian Tritsch (bass), and Pip Pyle (drums)
Gong - Camembert electrique
It is the second studio album by the progressive/psychedelic rock band Gong. Key personnel include founder Daevid Allen (vocals, guitar), Gilli Smyth (space whisper vocals), Didier Malherbe (winds), Christian Tritsch (bass), and Pip Pyle (drums)
July 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Chap. 450 - October 1971
Gong - Camembert electrique
It is the second studio album by the progressive/psychedelic rock band Gong. Key personnel include founder Daevid Allen (vocals, guitar), Gilli Smyth (space whisper vocals), Didier Malherbe (winds), Christian Tritsch (bass), and Pip Pyle (drums)
Gong - Camembert electrique
It is the second studio album by the progressive/psychedelic rock band Gong. Key personnel include founder Daevid Allen (vocals, guitar), Gilli Smyth (space whisper vocals), Didier Malherbe (winds), Christian Tritsch (bass), and Pip Pyle (drums)
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Chap. 444 - September 1971
Santana - Santana III
A vibrant blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and funk, marked by a three-person percussion team and the interplay between Carlos Santana and Neal Schon. Woodstock-era Santana lineup, with the addition of 16-year-old guitarist Neal Schon.
Santana - Santana III
A vibrant blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and funk, marked by a three-person percussion team and the interplay between Carlos Santana and Neal Schon. Woodstock-era Santana lineup, with the addition of 16-year-old guitarist Neal Schon.
July 14, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Chap. 444 - September 1971
Santana - Santana III
A vibrant blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and funk, marked by a three-person percussion team and the interplay between Carlos Santana and Neal Schon. Woodstock-era Santana lineup, with the addition of 16-year-old guitarist Neal Schon.
Santana - Santana III
A vibrant blend of Latin rock, jazz, blues, and funk, marked by a three-person percussion team and the interplay between Carlos Santana and Neal Schon. Woodstock-era Santana lineup, with the addition of 16-year-old guitarist Neal Schon.
Chap. 438 - September 1971
John Lennon - Imagine
Imagine is John Lennon’s second solo studio album. It contrasts with the raw, stripped-down sound of his previous album by featuring more elaborate and lush arrangements, including strings and a fuller band sound.
John Lennon - Imagine
Imagine is John Lennon’s second solo studio album. It contrasts with the raw, stripped-down sound of his previous album by featuring more elaborate and lush arrangements, including strings and a fuller band sound.
July 9, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Chap. 438 - September 1971
John Lennon - Imagine
Imagine is John Lennon’s second solo studio album. It contrasts with the raw, stripped-down sound of his previous album by featuring more elaborate and lush arrangements, including strings and a fuller band sound.
John Lennon - Imagine
Imagine is John Lennon’s second solo studio album. It contrasts with the raw, stripped-down sound of his previous album by featuring more elaborate and lush arrangements, including strings and a fuller band sound.
Chap. 434 - August 1971
Erasmo Carlos - Carlos, Erasmo...
It is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Erasmo Carlos, released in 1971. It marked his first release under the Philips label and is considered one of the most important and classic albums in Brazilian rock history.
Erasmo Carlos - Carlos, Erasmo...
It is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Erasmo Carlos, released in 1971. It marked his first release under the Philips label and is considered one of the most important and classic albums in Brazilian rock history.
July 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Chap. 434 - August 1971
Erasmo Carlos - Carlos, Erasmo...
It is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Erasmo Carlos, released in 1971. It marked his first release under the Philips label and is considered one of the most important and classic albums in Brazilian rock history.
Erasmo Carlos - Carlos, Erasmo...
It is the seventh studio album by Brazilian musician Erasmo Carlos, released in 1971. It marked his first release under the Philips label and is considered one of the most important and classic albums in Brazilian rock history.
Chap. 433 - August 1971
Can - Tago Mago
Can – Tago Mago is the seminal second studio album by the German krautrock band Can, released as a double LP in August 1971 on United Artists Records. It was their first full album with vocalist Damo Suzuki, who replaced Malcolm Mooney.
Can - Tago Mago
Can – Tago Mago is the seminal second studio album by the German krautrock band Can, released as a double LP in August 1971 on United Artists Records. It was their first full album with vocalist Damo Suzuki, who replaced Malcolm Mooney.
July 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Chap. 433 - August 1971
Can - Tago Mago
Can – Tago Mago is the seminal second studio album by the German krautrock band Can, released as a double LP in August 1971 on United Artists Records. It was their first full album with vocalist Damo Suzuki, who replaced Malcolm Mooney.
Can - Tago Mago
Can – Tago Mago is the seminal second studio album by the German krautrock band Can, released as a double LP in August 1971 on United Artists Records. It was their first full album with vocalist Damo Suzuki, who replaced Malcolm Mooney.
Chap. 431 - August 1971
The Who - Who's Next
Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by The Who. It evolved from Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately aborted Lifehouse project, a multimedia rock opera intended as a follow-up to Tommy.
The Who - Who's Next
Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by The Who. It evolved from Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately aborted Lifehouse project, a multimedia rock opera intended as a follow-up to Tommy.
July 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Chap. 431 - August 1971
The Who - Who's Next
Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by The Who. It evolved from Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately aborted Lifehouse project, a multimedia rock opera intended as a follow-up to Tommy.
The Who - Who's Next
Who’s Next is the fifth studio album by The Who. It evolved from Pete Townshend’s ambitious but ultimately aborted Lifehouse project, a multimedia rock opera intended as a follow-up to Tommy.
Chap. 426 - July 1971
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
The album is widely regarded as a foundational work for doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It features a heavier sound due to guitar and bass being downtuned, a move that became influential in metal.
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
The album is widely regarded as a foundational work for doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It features a heavier sound due to guitar and bass being downtuned, a move that became influential in metal.
June 30, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Chap. 426 - July 1971
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
The album is widely regarded as a foundational work for doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It features a heavier sound due to guitar and bass being downtuned, a move that became influential in metal.
Black Sabbath - Master of Reality
The album is widely regarded as a foundational work for doom metal, stoner rock, and sludge metal. It features a heavier sound due to guitar and bass being downtuned, a move that became influential in metal.
Chap. 425 - July 1971
Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste
Produced by Tony Visconti, it marked a departure from the blues and soul influences of their debut, embracing a more experimental and complex approach with varied instrumentation and ambitious arrangements.
Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste
Produced by Tony Visconti, it marked a departure from the blues and soul influences of their debut, embracing a more experimental and complex approach with varied instrumentation and ambitious arrangements.
June 29, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Chap. 425 - July 1971
Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste
Produced by Tony Visconti, it marked a departure from the blues and soul influences of their debut, embracing a more experimental and complex approach with varied instrumentation and ambitious arrangements.
Gentle Giant - Acquiring the Taste
Produced by Tony Visconti, it marked a departure from the blues and soul influences of their debut, embracing a more experimental and complex approach with varied instrumentation and ambitious arrangements.
Chap. 424 - July 1971
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
The album is renowned for blending psychedelic rock, funk, gospel, and soul, with each track offering a unique musical and emotional experience. It has been widely acclaimed, appearing on numerous “greatest albums” lists.
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
The album is renowned for blending psychedelic rock, funk, gospel, and soul, with each track offering a unique musical and emotional experience. It has been widely acclaimed, appearing on numerous “greatest albums” lists.
June 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Chap. 424 - July 1971
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
The album is renowned for blending psychedelic rock, funk, gospel, and soul, with each track offering a unique musical and emotional experience. It has been widely acclaimed, appearing on numerous “greatest albums” lists.
Funkadelic - Maggot Brain
The album is renowned for blending psychedelic rock, funk, gospel, and soul, with each track offering a unique musical and emotional experience. It has been widely acclaimed, appearing on numerous “greatest albums” lists.
Chap. 415 - May 1971
Paul McCartney - Ram
Ram is the second studio album by Paul McCartney, and credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney. The album was made during a period of acrimony following the Beatles’ breakup and Paul’s legal action to dissolve the band’s partnership.
Paul McCartney - Ram
Ram is the second studio album by Paul McCartney, and credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney. The album was made during a period of acrimony following the Beatles’ breakup and Paul’s legal action to dissolve the band’s partnership.
June 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Chap. 415 - May 1971
Paul McCartney - Ram
Ram is the second studio album by Paul McCartney, and credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney. The album was made during a period of acrimony following the Beatles’ breakup and Paul’s legal action to dissolve the band’s partnership.
Paul McCartney - Ram
Ram is the second studio album by Paul McCartney, and credited to both Paul and Linda McCartney. The album was made during a period of acrimony following the Beatles’ breakup and Paul’s legal action to dissolve the band’s partnership.
Chap. 413 - April 1971
Freddie King - Getting Ready...
It is widely regarded as one of King’s most creatively satisfying works, blending electric blues with strong rock and soul influences.
Freddie King - Getting Ready...
It is widely regarded as one of King’s most creatively satisfying works, blending electric blues with strong rock and soul influences.
June 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Chap. 413 - April 1971
Freddie King - Getting Ready...
It is widely regarded as one of King’s most creatively satisfying works, blending electric blues with strong rock and soul influences.
Freddie King - Getting Ready...
It is widely regarded as one of King’s most creatively satisfying works, blending electric blues with strong rock and soul influences.
Chap. 412 - April 1971
The Doors - L.A. Woman
The Doors’ album L.A. Woman is their sixth and final studio album featuring lead singer Jim Morrison during his lifetime. The album is notable for its strong blues-rock influence.
The Doors - L.A. Woman
The Doors’ album L.A. Woman is their sixth and final studio album featuring lead singer Jim Morrison during his lifetime. The album is notable for its strong blues-rock influence.
June 20, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Chap. 412 - April 1971
The Doors - L.A. Woman
The Doors’ album L.A. Woman is their sixth and final studio album featuring lead singer Jim Morrison during his lifetime. The album is notable for its strong blues-rock influence.
The Doors - L.A. Woman
The Doors’ album L.A. Woman is their sixth and final studio album featuring lead singer Jim Morrison during his lifetime. The album is notable for its strong blues-rock influence.
Chap. 411 - April 1971
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
Often regarded as one of their greatest albums, blending rock, blues, country, and soul, and showcasing their post-‘60s maturity.
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
Often regarded as one of their greatest albums, blending rock, blues, country, and soul, and showcasing their post-‘60s maturity.
June 20, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Chap. 411 - April 1971
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
Often regarded as one of their greatest albums, blending rock, blues, country, and soul, and showcasing their post-‘60s maturity.
The Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers
Often regarded as one of their greatest albums, blending rock, blues, country, and soul, and showcasing their post-‘60s maturity.
Chap. 409 - April 1971
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
This is Caravan’s third studio album, released in April 1971, and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Canterbury Scene—a subgenre of progressive rock known for its blend of whimsical English folk, jazz, and psychedelia.
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
This is Caravan’s third studio album, released in April 1971, and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Canterbury Scene—a subgenre of progressive rock known for its blend of whimsical English folk, jazz, and psychedelia.
June 19, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Chap. 409 - April 1971
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
This is Caravan’s third studio album, released in April 1971, and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Canterbury Scene—a subgenre of progressive rock known for its blend of whimsical English folk, jazz, and psychedelia.
Caravan - In the Land of Grey and Pink
This is Caravan’s third studio album, released in April 1971, and is widely regarded as a cornerstone of the Canterbury Scene—a subgenre of progressive rock known for its blend of whimsical English folk, jazz, and psychedelia.