By Jessica Jones, Staff Writer [Motown; 1971] Original Release Date: May 21, 1971 There couldn’t have been a better time in the world for the release of Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On (except for now, maybe). The Sergeant Pepper of the soul, this concept album tells the story of war, poverty, police brutality and drugs…
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Dad Rock Bi-Weekly: Electric Light Orchestra – Out of the Blue
By Jessica Jones, Staff Writer [Epic; 1977] Original Release Date: Oct. 3, 1977 Using orchestral instruments and opera influences as the base for a rock album isn’t something most people would think of as being successful, but that wasn’t the case for Electric Light Orchestra frontman, Jeff Lynne. Out of the Blue, ELO ’s seventh…
Dad Rock Bi-Weekly: Elton John – Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
By Jessica Jones, Staff Writer [Trident Studios; 1973] Original Release Date: Oct. 5, 1973 What do you get when you mix country and soul with flamboyant, experimental pop? Elton John, of course. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, his seventh studio album, is widely regarded as his best work that brings us bold and exciting hits while…
Dad Rock Bi-Weekly: Fleetwood Mac – Rumours
By Jessica Jones, Contributor [Warner Bros.; 1977] Original Release Date: Feb. 4, 1977 Widely regarded as Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic album, Rumours debuted in February of 1977, making it the 11th studio album for the band. Following the success from Fleetwood Mac, this essential ’70s pop album contains angsty hits like “The Chain” and “Gold Dust…
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