Rock (1970s)

Abba [1971–1983]

• Waterloo [1974, Polygram], B+
• Abba [1975, Polygram], B
• Greatest Hits [1974–76, Atlantic], B+
• Arrival [1977, Polygram], B
• The Album [1978, Polygram], B–
• Voulez-Vous [1979, Polygram], B–
• Abba Gold: Greatest Hits [1974–81, Polygram], C+
• Voyage [2021, Polar], B–

AC/DC [1976– ]

• Power Up [2020, Columbia], B

The Adverts [1976–1980]

• Crossing the Red Sea with the Adverts [1978, Bright], B+

Aerosmith [1973– ]

• Rocks [1976, Columbia], B
• Aerosmith's Greatest Hits [1972–79, Columbia], B+(**)
• Gems [1973–82, Columbia], B
• Pump [1989, Geffen], B–
• Get a Grip [1993, Geffen], B–

Air Supply [1977– ]

• The Best of Air Supply: Ones That You Love [1976–86, Arista/Legacy], C–

Gregg Allman (1947–2017)

• One More Try: An Anthology [1973–88, Capricorn/Chronicles, 2CD], B+(**)
• Low Country Blues [2011, Rounder], B+(*)
• Gregg Allman Live: Back to Macon, GA [2014, Rounder, 2CD], B+(***)

Amazing Rhythm Aces [1974–1981]

• Stacked Deck [1975, ABC], A
• Too Stuffed to Jump [1976, ABC], B
• Toucan Do It Too [1977, ABC], B–
• Burning the Ballroom Down [1977, ABC], B

Al Anderson (1947– )

• After Hours [2006, Legacy], B+(***)

Joan Armatrading (1950– )

• Track Record [1976–83, A&M], B+(**)

Artful Dodger [1975–1980]

• Artful Dodger [1976, Columbia], B
• Honor Among Thieves [1976, Columbia], B+

Ashford and Simpson [1964– ]

• So So Satisfied [1977, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Send It [1977, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• Is It Still Good to Ya [1978, Warner Brothers], B+
• Stay Free [1979, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Solid [1984, Capitol], B+(*)

Patti Austin (1950– )

• Sound Advice [2010, Shanachie], B

Average White Band [1972–1990]

• AWB [1974, Atlantic], B+(**)

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

• Bachman-Turner Overdrive [1973, Mercury], B+
• Bachman-Turner Overdrive 2 [1973, Mercury], A–
• Not Fragile [1974, Mercury], B+
• Four Wheel Drive [1975, Mercury], B

Elizabeth Barraclough

• Elizabeth Barraclough [1978, Bearsville], B

Syd Barrett (1946– )

• The Madcap Laughs [1970, Harvest], B
• Barrett [1970, Harvest], C

Be-Bop Deluxe [1974– ]

• Futurama [1976, Harvest], B–
• Sunburst Finish [1976, Harvest], B+
• Modern Music [1976, Harvest], B+
• Drastic Plastic [1978, Harvest], B

Chris Bell (1951–78)

• I Am the Cosmos [(1992), Rykodisc], A–

Bees Make Honey [1973–1975]

• Music Every Night [1973, EMI], B+

Dickey Betts (1943–2024)

• Highway Call [1974, Capricorn], C–

The B-52's [1976– ]

• The B-52's [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• Wild Planet [1980, Warner Brothers], A–
• Mesopotamia [1982, Warner Brothers, EP], B+
• Whammy! [1983, Warner Brothers], A
• Bouncing Off the Satellites [1986, Warner Brothers], B
• Cosmic Thing [1989, Reprise], B+
• Time Capsule: Songs for a Future Generation [1979–98, Warner Brothers], A–
• Funplex [2008, Astralwerks], A–
• With the Wild Crowd! [2011, Eagle], B+(***)

Big Star [1971–1975]

• #1 Record [1972, Ardent], A–
• Live at Lafayette's Music Room [1973, Omnivore], B+(*)
• Radio City [1974, Ardent], A
• #1 Record / Radio City [1972–74, Stax], A–
• Live on WLIR [1974, Omnivore], B+(**)
• Third / Sister Lovers [1978, Rykodisc], B+
• Columbia: Live at Missouri University 4/25/93 [(1993), Zoo], B+

Black Oak Arkansas [1970–1980]

• Black Oak Arkansas [1971, MCA], A–

Black Sabbath [1970– ]

• Paranoid [1970, Warner Brothers], B+
• Symptom of the Universe 1970–1978 [1970–78, Warner Bros./Rhino, 2CD], B

Blackouts

• History in Reverse [1979–84, K], B+

Blondie [1974– ]

• Blondie [1976, Chrysalis], A–
• Plastic Letters [1977, Chrysalis], B+
• Parallel Lines [1978, Chrysalis], A
• Eat to the Beat [1979, Chrysalis], A–
• Autoamerican [1980, Chrysalis], A
• Essential Blondie: Picture This Live [1978–80, EMI], A–
• The Hunter [1982, Chrysalis], C–
• Blonde and Beyond [(1993), Chrysalis], B+
• The Platinum Collection [(1994), EMI, 2 CD], A–
• No Exit [1999, Beyond], B+
• The Curse of Blondie [2003, Sanctuary], B
• Pollinator [2017, BMG], B

Blue Oyster Cult [1972– ]

• Blue Oyster Cult [1972, Columbia], B+
• Tyranny and Mutation [1973, Columbia], A–
• Secret Treaties [1974, Columbia], B
• On Your Feet or on Your Knees [1974, Columbia], C–
• Agents of Fortune [1976, Columbia], A
• Spectres [1977, Columbia/Legacy], B–
• Some Enchanted Evening (Legacy Edition) [1978, Columbia/Legacy, CD+DVD], B
• The Essential Blue Oyster Cult [1971–83, Columbia/Legacy], B

Colin Blunstone (1945– )

• One Year [1971, Water], B–

Hamilton Bohannon (1942–2020)

• Deep Beats: Essential Dancefloor Artists Vol. 4 [1973–75, Castle/Deep Beats], A–
• Dance Your Ass Off [1976, Dakar], B+

Boney M [1976– ]

• Nightflight to Venus [1978, Sire], B+

Boston [1976– ]

• Boston [1976, Epic/Legacy], B–
• Don't Look Back [1978, Epic/Legacy], C+

The Boys [1977– ]

• Alternative Chartbusters [1978, Nems], B+

Randall Bramblett

• That Other Mile [1975, Polydor], B+
• Light of the Night [1976, Polydor], B

Bonnie Bramlett (1944– )

• Roots, Blues and Jazz [2005, Zoho Roots], B

Jocelyn Brown (1950– )

• Essential Dancefloor Artists, Volume 6 [1979–84, Deep Beats], B+(*)

Shirley Brown (1947– )

• Woman to Woman [1974, Truth], B+(**)

Toni Brown (1938– )

• w/Terry Garthwaite: The Joy [1977, Fantasy], A–

Jackson Browne (1948– )

• Late for the Sky [1974, Asylum], B
• Running on Empty [1977, Asylum], B
• The Next Voice You Hear: The Best of Jackson Browne [1972–96, Elektra], B–

Peabo Bryson (1951– )

• Love & Rapture: The Best of Peabo Bryson [1990–94, Columbia/Legacy], B

B.T. Express [1974–1981]

• Do It ('Til You're Satisfied) [1974, Unidisc], B

Lindsey Buckingham (1949– )

• Lindsay Buckingham [2021, Buckingham], B+(*)

Jimmy Buffett (1946–2023)

• A White Sport Coat and a Pink Crustacean [1973, ABC], B+(***)
• Living and Dying in 3/4 Time [1974, ABC], B
• Havana Daydreamin' [1976, ABC], B+(*)
• Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes [1977, ABC], B+(**)
• Son of a Son of a Sailor [1978, ABC], B+(*)
• Meet Me in Margaritaville: The Ultimate Collection [1973–2002, MCA/UTV, 2CD], B

Eric Burdon (1941– )

• Wild & Wicked [1976–82, AIM], C+
• My Secret Life [2004, SPV], B–

Charlie Burton

• Rustic Fixer Upper [1997, Lazy SOB], B+
• One Man's Trash: The Charlie Burton Story 1977–1999 [1977–99, Bulldog], A–

Kate Bush (1958– )

• The Kick Inside [1978, EMI America], B+(**)
• Lionheart [1978, EMI America], B+(**)
• Never for Ever [1980, EMI America], B+(*)
• The Dreaming [1982, EMI America], B
• The Whole Story [1978–85, EMI America], A–
• Director's Cut [2011, Fish People/EMI], B+(*)
• 50 Words for Snow [2011, Anti-], B

Chris Butler (1949– )

• Easy Life [1970, Future Fossil], B+(***)

Buzzcocks [1975– ]

• Another Music in a Different Kitchen [1977, United Artists], B+
• Love Bites [1978, United Artists], A–
• Love Bites / Another Music in a Different Kitchen [1977–78, Capitol], A–
• Singles Going Steady [(1979), IRS], A
• A Different Kind of Tension [1980, IRS], B+
• Lest We Forget [1979–80, ROIR], B+
• Operator's Manual: The Buzzcocks Best [(1991), IRS], A+
• The Way [2014, 1–2–3–4 Go], B

Cabaret Voltaire [1979– ]

• Three Mantras [1980, Restless/Mute], B–
• #7885 Electropunk to Technopop [1978–85, Mute], A–
• The Original Sound of Sheffield '83/'87: The Best of the Virgin/EMI Years [1983–87, Superfecta], A
• Conform to Deform '82 / '90. Archive; [1982–90, Virgin, 3CD], A–
• Shadow of Fear [2020, Mute], B+(***)
• Dekadrone [2021, Mute], B+(*)

J.J. Cale (1938– )

• Okie [1974, Shelter], C+
• Rewind: Unreleased Recordings [1973–83, Time Life], B–

Robert Calvert (1945–88)

• Captain Lockheed and the Starfighters [1974, United Artists], B
• Lucky Leif and the Longships [1975, United Artists], A

Jim Capaldi (1944– )

• Short Cut, Draw Blood [1975, Island], B+

Joe King Carrasco

• Joe King Carrasco and El Molino [1978, Big Beat], B+
• Joe King Carrasco and the Crowns [1980, Hannibal], B+
• Bordertown [1984, Big Beat], A–
• Joe "King" Carrasco y las Coronas: Bandido Rock [1987, Rounder], B

The Cars [1976–1988]

• The Cars [1978, Elektra], B+
• Candy-O [1979, Elektra], B+
• Panorama [1980, Elektra], B
• Greatest Hits [1978–85, Elektra], B+(**)
• Move Like This [2011, Hear Music], B

Cate Brothers

• Cate Brothers [1975, Asylum], B–

A Certain Ratio [1977– ]

• Early [1978–85, Soul Jazz, 2CD], B+
• acr:set [1980–94, Mute], B+(*)
• It All Comes Down to This [2024, Mute], B+(**)

James Chance (1953–2024)

• James Chance & the Contortions: Buy [1979, ZE], B+(***)
• James White and the Blacks: Off White [1979, ZE], B+(**)
• James Chance & the Contortions: Paris 1980: Live aux Bains Douches [1980, ZE], B
• James White and the Blacks: Sax Maniac [1982, Infinite Zero/American], B+
• James White's Flaming Demonics [1983, ZE], B–
• Sax Education [1978–88, Tiger Style, 2CD], A–

Harry Chapin (1942–81)

• Verities and Balderdash [1974, Elektra], D

Blondie Chaplin

• Blondie Chaplin [1977, Asylum], A–

Cheap Trick [1973– ]

• In Color [1977, Epic], B+
• Dream Police [1979, Epic/Legacy], B–
• All Shook Up [1980, Epic/Legacy], B–
• The Essential Cheap Trick [1976–2002, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], B

Chic [1977–1985]

• Chic [1977, Atlantic], B
• C'est Chic [1978, Atlantic], B+(**)
• Risque [1979, Atlantic], A–
• Les Plus Grand Succès de Chic (Chic's Greatest Hits) [1977–79, Atlantic], B+(***)
• Real People [1980, Atlantic], A–
• Take It Off [1981, Atlantic], B+
• Tongue in Chic [1982, Atlantic], A–
• Believer [1983, Atlantic], B+
• The Best of Chic: Dance Dance Dance [(1991), Atlantic], A
• The Best of Chic, Volume 2 [(1992), Atlantic], A–
• Chic-ism [1992, Warner Brothers], B–

Alex Chilton (1950–2010)

• Free Again: The 1970 Sessions [1970, Omnivore], B+(**)
• Bach's Bottom [1975, 1993), Razor & Tie], B+(*)
• Ocean Club '77 [1977, Norton], A–
• Like Flies on Sherbert [1979, Last Call], B
• Feudalist Tarts [1985, Big Time, EP], B+
• High Priest [1987, Big Time], B+
• 19 Years: A Collection of Alex Chilton [1970–87, Rhino], A–
• From Memphis to New Orleans [1985–89, Bar/None], A–
• Songs From Robin Hood Lane [1991–94, Bar/None], B+(*)
• A Man Called Destruction [1995, Omnivore], B+(**)
• Electricity by Candlelight: NYC 2/3/97 [1997, Bar/None], B+(**)
• w/Hi Rhythm Section: Boogie Shoes: Live on Beale Street [1999, Omnivore], B+(*)

China Shop [1979–1991]

• 21 Puffs of the Cassette [1979–91, Anthology], B–

Otis Clay (1942–2016)

• Soul Man: Live in Japan [1983, Bullseye Blues/Rounder], B+(*)

Eric Clapton (1945– )

• Eric Clapton [1970, Polydor], A–
• 461 Ocean Boulevard [1974, Polydor], B–
• From the Cradle [1994, Reprise], A–
• Me and Mr. Johnson [2004, Reprise], B+(*)

The Clash [1976–1986]

• The Clash [1977, CBS (UK)], A+
• Give 'Em Enough Rope [1978, Epic], A–
• The Clash [1977–79, Epic], A
• London Calling [1979, Epic], A+
• London Calling: 25th Anniversary Legacy Edition [1979, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD+DVD], B
• Black Market Clash [1977–80, Epic], B+
• Super Black Market Clash [1977–80, Epic], B+
• Sandinista! [1980, Epic, 2 CD], A–
• Combat Rock [1982, Epic], A–
• Cut the Crap [1985, Epic], B
• The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy, 19 CD], B+(***)
• The Singles [1977–85, Epic/Legacy], A–

Bootsy Collins (1951– )

• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Stretchin' Out in Bootsy's Rubber Band [1976, Warner Brothers], A
• Bootsy's Rubber Band: Ahh . . . The Name Is Bootsy, Baby! [1977, Warner Brothers], A
• Bootsy? Player of the Year [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• This Boot Is Made for Fonk-n [1979, Warner Brothers], B
• Ultra Wave [1980, Warner Brothers], B
• Back in the Day: The Best of Bootsy [1976–82, Warner Brothers], A
• Glory B Da Funk's On Me: The Bootsy Collins Anthology [1976–82, Warner Archives/Rhino, 2 CD], B+(**)
• What's Bootsy Doin'? [1988, Columbia], B+
• Jungle Bass [1990, 4th & Broadway], B
• Tha Funk Capital of the World [2011, Megaforce], A–
• The Power of the One [2020, Sweetwater Sounds], B+(***)

The Commodores [1974–1985]

• The Best of the Commodores (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–84, Motown], B

Rita Coolidge (1944– )

• And So Is Love [2005, Concord], B

Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1968– ]

• Lost in the Ozone [1971, MCA], B+
• Live in San Francisco 1971 [1971, Sundazed], B+(**)
• Hot Licks, Cold Steel and Trucker's Favorites [1972, MCA], A–
• Live From Deep in the Heart of Texas [1973, MCA], B+(***)
• Too Much Fun: The Best of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen [1971–74, MCA], A
• We've Got a Live One Here [1976, Warner Brothers], B+(**)

Ry Cooder (1947– )

• Ry Cooder [1970, Reprise], B
• Boomer's Story [1972, Reprise], B
• Into the Purple Valley [1972, Reprise], B+
• Paradise and Lunch [1974, Reprise], B+
• Chicken Skin Music [1976, Reprise], B
• Jazz [1978, Reprise], B–
• Bop Till You Drop [1979, Reprise], A–
• Borderline [1981, Reprise], A–
• Get Rhythm [1987, Reprise], B+
• w/Manuel Galbán: Mambo Sinuedo [2003, Nonesuch/Perro Verde], B
• Chávez Ravine [2005, Nonesuch/Perro Verde], A–
• My Name Is Buddy [2007, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• I, Flathead: The Songs of Kash Buk and the Klowns [2008, Nonesuch], B+(***)
• Pull Up Some Dust and Sit Down [2011, Nonesuch], A–
• Election Special [2012, Nonesuch/Palo Verde], B+(***)
• Live at the Great American Music Hall, San Francisco Aug 31-Sept 1, 2011 [2011, Nonesuch], B+(**)
• The Prodigal Son [2018, Fantasy], A–

Alec R. Costadinos (1944– )

• Romeo and Juliet [1977, Casablanca], B+

Elvis Costello (1955– )

• My Aim Is True [1977, Rykodisc], A–
• My Aim Is True (Deluxe Edition) [1976–77, Hip-O, 2 CD], B+(**)
• This Year's Model [1978, Rykodisc], A–
• Live at the Mocambo [1978, Hip-O], A–
• Armed Forces [1979, Rykodisc], A
• Get Happy! [1980, Rykodisc], B
• Trust [1981, Rykodisc], A
• Almost Blue [1981, Rykodisc], A–
• Imperial Bedroom [1982, Rykodisc], B+
• The Costello Show: King of America [1986, Rykodisc], A–
• Blood and Chocolate [1986, Rykodisc], B+
• Girls, Girls, Girls [1977–86, Columbia, 2 CD], B
• The Best of Elvis Costello: The First 10 Years [1977–86, Hip-O], A–
• Rock and Roll Music [1976–86, Hip-O], B
• Spike [1989, Warner Brothers], C
• w/Burt Bacharach: Painted from Memory [1998, Mercury], B–
• w/Metropole Orkest: My Flame Burns Blue [2002–2004, Deutsche Grammophon, 2 CD], B
• w/Allen Toussaint: River in Reverse [2005, Verve Forecast], B
• Momofuku [2008, Lost Highway], B
• w/The Roots: Wise Up Ghost and Other Songs [2013, Blue Note], B+(*)
• Elvis Costello & the Imposters: Look Now [2018, Concord], B–
• Hey Clockface [2020, Concord], B–
• Elvis Costello and the Attractions: Spanish Model [2021, UMe], B+(**)
• Elvis Costello & the Imposters: The Boy Named If [2022, Capitol], B+(*)

Coulson, Dean, McGuiness, Flint

• Lo and Behold [1972, Raven], A–

Kevin Coyne (1944–2004)

• Marjory Razor Blade [1973, Virgin], B+
• w/Jon Langford, The Pine Valley Cosmonauts: One Day in Chicago [2002, Spinney], B+(***)

The Cramps [1979–2009]

• Songs the Lord Taught Us [1980, IRS], B+(*)
• Bad Music for Bad People [1977–81, IRS], B+(*)

Crazy Horse [1971– ]

• Crazy Horse [1971, Reprise], B+

Steve Cropper (1941– )

• Dedicated: A Salute to the 5 Royales [2011, 429], A–
• Fire It Up [2021, Provogue], B+(**)

The Cure [1979– ]

• Three Imaginary Boys [1979, Fiction], B+(*)
• The Head on the Door [1985, Elektra], B+(*)
• Staring at the Sea: The Singles [1978–85, Elektra], B+
• Kiss Me Kiss Me Kiss Me [1987, Elektra], B
• The Cure [2004, Geffen], C+
• Songs of a Lost World [2024, Fiction], B+(*)

Cymande [1972– ]

• Promised Heights [1974, Newhouse], B

Betty Davis (1945–2201)

• The Columbia Years 1968–1969 [1968–69, Columbia/Legacy], B+(*)
• Betty Davis [1973, Light in the Attic], B+(***)
• They Say I'm Different [1974, Light in the Attic], B+(**)
• Nasty Gal [1975, Island], B+(**)
• Is It Love or Desire [1976, Light in the Attic], B+(*)

Cory Daye (1952– )

• Cory and Me [1979, New York], B+

Dead Boys [1976– ]

• Young Loud and Snotty [1977, Sire], B–

Delta 5 [1979–1981]

• Singles and Sessions 1979–81 [1979–81, Kill Rock Stars], A–

Derek and the Dominos [1970–1972]

• Layla [1970, Polydor, 2 CD], A+

Rick Derringer (1947– )

• All American Boy [1973, Blue Sky], B+

Lizzy Mercier Descloux (1956–2004)

• Press Color [1979, ZE], B+
• Mambo Nassau [1981–82, ZE], B

Mink DeVille (1953– )

• Cabretta [1977, Capitol], B

Devo [1972– ]

• Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo! [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• Duty Now for the Future [1979, Warner Brothers], B
• Greatest Hits [1977–84, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Greatest Misses [1976–82, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Pioneers Who Got Scalped: The Anthology [1977–96, Warner Archives/Rhino, 2 CD], B–

James Luther Dickinson (1941–2009)

• Dixie Fried [1972, Atlantic], B
• Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger [2006, Memphis International], B+(**)
• Killers From Space [2007, Memphis International], B+(*)
• Dinosaurs Run in Circles [2009, Memphis International], B+(**)
• I'm Just Dead, I'm Not Gone (Lazarus Edition) [2006, Memphis International], B+(***)

The Dictators [1974–1978]

• Go Girl Crazy [1975, Epic], A–
• Manifest Destiny [1977, Asylum], B+

The Dils [1977–1980]

• Class War [1977–80, Bacchus Archives], B+(*)

Dirty Tricks [1975–1977]

• Night Man [1976, Polydor], B+

Disco Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes

• Disco Tex and His Sex-O-Lettes [1975, Chelsea], B+(**)

DNA [1978–1982]

• DNA on DNA [1978–82, No More], B+

Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1974–1979]

• Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976, RCA], A+
• Meets King Penett [1978, RCA], B
• James Monroe H.S. Presents Dr. Buzzard's Savannah Band Goes to Washington [1979, Elektra], B+(***)
• Cherchez la Femme: The Very Best of Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band [1976–79, RCA], A–

Dr. Feelgood [1971–1994]

• Down by the Jetty [1975, United Artists], A–
• Malpractice [1975, Columbia], A–
• Sneakin' Suspicion [1977, Columbia], B

Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show [1968– ]

• Sloppy Seconds [1972, Columbia], B+

Doctor Mix and the Remix [1979– ]

• Wall of Noise [1979, Acute], B+

Ducks Deluxe [1972–1975]

• Ducks Deluxe [1974, RCA], A
• Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1975, RCA], A+
• Don't Mind Rockin' Tonite [1974–75, RCA], A–
• Ducks Deluxe / Taxi to the Terminal Zone [1974–75, Edsel], A
• Side Tracks and Smokers [1973–2009, Jungle], B+(**)

The Dudes [1975– ]

• We're No Angels [1975, Columbia], B

Duke and the Drivers

• Cruisin' [1975, ABC], B

Ian Dury [1942–2000]

• New Boots and Panties!! [1977, Edsel], A–
• Do It Yourself [1979, Edsel], B+
• Laughter [1980, Stiff], B+
• Jukebox Dury [1977–80, Stiff], A+
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll [1977–80, Demon], A
• Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll: The Best of Ian Dury and the Blockheads [1977–80, Rhino], A
• 4000 Weeks Holiday [1984, Polydor], B–
• Ian Dury & the Blockheads: Live! All the Best, Mate [1990, Music Club], A–

The Eagles [1971–1982]

• Desperado [1973, Asylum], B–
• On the Border [1974, Asylum], B
• Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) [1971–75, Asylum], B
• Hotel California [1976, Asylum], B
• The Very Best of the Eagles [1972–2003, Rhino/Atlantic, 2 CD], B–

Earth, Wind and Fire [1969– ]

• Open Our Eyes [1974, Columbia], B+(***)
• That's the Way of the World [1975, Columbia], B+
• All 'n All [1977, Columbia], B+
• The Best of Earth, Wind and Fire, Vol. 1 [(1978), Columbia], A–
• I Am [1979, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Beautiful Ballads [1973–79, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Raise! [1981, Columbia], B+
• Greatest Hits [1974–81, Columbia], A–
• Powerlight [1983, Columbia], B+
• Touch the World [1987, Columbia], B
• The Best of Earth, Wind and Fire, Vol. II [(1988), Columbia], A–

The Ebonys [1973–1976]

• The Ebonys [1973, Epic/Legacy], B

Eddie and the Hot Rods [1975– ]

• Teenage Depression [1976, Island], B

Dave Edmunds (1944– )

• Rockpile [1971–72, Repertoire], B
• Subtle as a Flying Mallet [1975, RCA], B
• Get It [1977, Swan Song], A–
• Tracks on Wax 4 [1978, Swan Song], A–
• Repeat When Necessary [1979, Swan Song], A
• Twangin' [1981, Swan Song], B+
• The Best of Dave Edmunds [1977–81, Swan Song], A–
• D.E. 7th [1982, Columbia], B
• Live: I Hear You Rockin' [1987, Columbia], B
• The Dave Edmunds Anthology [1968–90, Rhino, 2 CD], B+
• Plugged In [1994, Pyramid], B
• A Pile of Rock Live [1999, Castle], A–
• From Small Things: The Best of Dave Edmunds [1970–2002, Columbia/Legacy], A

Electric Light Orchestra [1971–1988]

• No Answer [1970–71, Epic/Legacy], B–
• ELO II [1972, Epic/Legacy], B
• On the Third Day [1973, Epic/Legacy], B
• Face the Music [1975, Epic/Legacy], B–
• A New World Record [1976, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
• Out of the Blue [1977, Epic/Legacy], B+(***)
• All Over the World: The Very Best of Electric Light Orchestra [1973–2001, Epic/Legacy], A–

Emerson, Lake and Palmer [1970–1978]

• Emerson, Lake and Palmer [1971, Atlantic], B–
• Tarkus [1971, Atlantic], D+
• Pictures at an Exhibition [1971, Atlantic], C+
• Trilogy [1972, Atlantic], C–
• Brain Salad Surgery [1973, Atlantic], C+
• Works [1977, Atlantic], C–

Brian Eno (1948– )

• Here Come the Warm Jets [1973, EG], A
• Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) [1974, EG], A+
• Another Green World [1975, EG], A+
• Discreet Music [1975, EG], B+
• Dali's Car [1974–76, Lubek], B–
• Before and After Science [1978, EG], A
• Desert Island Selection [1973–78, EG], A–
• Eno Box II [1973–78, Virgin, 3 CD], A–
• Music for Films [1978, EG], B
• w/Dieter Moebius, Hans-Joachim Roedelius: After the Heat [1978, Skyclad], B+
• Music for Airports [1979, EG], B–
• w/David Byrne: My Life in the Bush of Ghosts [1979–80, Nonesuch], A–
• On Land [1982, EG], B
• Apollo: Atmospherics and Soundtracks [1983, EG], B–
• Music for Films, Volume 2 [1983, EG], B–
• Thursday Afternoon [1984–85, EG], B
• w/John Cale: Wrong Way Up [1990, Opal], A–
• Nerve Net [1992, Opal], B+
• The Shutov Assembly [1992, Opal], B–
• Neroli [1993, Gyroscope], C
• Small Craft on a Milk Sea [2010, Warp], B+(**)
• w/Karl Hyde: Someday World [2014, Warp], B+(*)
• w/Karl Hyde: High Life [2014, Warp], A–
• The Ship [2016, Warp], B+(*)
• Reflection [2017, Warp], B+(**)
• Film Music 1976–2020 [1976–2020, Astralwerks], B+(*)

Roky Erickson (1947–2019)

• The Evil One [1981, Light in the Attic], B
• You're Gonna Miss Me: The Best of Roky Erickson [(1991), Restless], B
• I Have Always Been Here Before: The Roky Erickson Anthology [1965–95, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], B+
• True Love Cast Out All Evil [2010, Anti-], B+(**)

The Fabulous Thunderbirds [1979– ]

• What's the Word [1980, Chrysalis], B
• Painted On [2004, Tone-Cool/Artemis], B–

The Fall [1979– ]

• Live at the Witch Trials [1979, A&M], B
• It's the New Thing! The Step Forward Years [1978–80, Castle], B+(**)
• I Am Kurious Oranj [1988, Beggars Banquet], A–
• 458489 A-Sides [1984–89, Beggars Banquet], A
• 50,000 Fall Fans Can't Be Wrong: The Very Best of the Fall 1978–2003 [1978–2003, Beggars Banquet, 2 CD], A–
• Reformation: Post TLC [2007, Narnack], A–
• Your Future Our Clutter [2010, Domino], B+(*)
• Re-Mit [2013, Cherry Red], A–
• Sub-Lingual Tablet [2015, Cherry Red], B+(***)
• Wise Ol' Man [2016, Cherry Red, EP], B+(*)
• New Facts Emerge [2017, Cherry Red], B+(*)

Fashion

• Product Perfect [1979, IRS], A–

Faust [1971– ]

• Faust IV [1973, Virgin], B+(**)
• Something Dirty [2011, Bureau B], B+(**)

Bill Fay (1943– )

• Life Is People [2012, Dead Oceans], B+(**)
• Countless Branches [2020, Dead Oceans], B+(**)

Bryan Ferry (1945– )

• These Foolish Things [1973, Reprise], A
• Another Time, Another Place [1974, Reprise], B+
• Live at the Royal Albert Hall 1974 [1974, BMG], B+(**)
• Let's Stick Together [1976, Reprise], A–
• In Your Mind [1977, Reprise], A–
• The Bride Stripped Bare [1978, Reprise], B+
• Boys and Girls [1985, Reprise], B
• Bête Noire [1987, Reprise], B
• w/Roxy Music: Street Life: 20 Greatest Hits [1972–85, EG], A–
• Dylanesque [2007, Virgin], B+(***)
• Olympia [2010, Virgin], B+(**)
• The Bryan Ferry Orchestra: The Jazz Age [2012, BMG/Relativity], B
• Avonmore [2014, BMG], B+(*)
• Bryan Ferry and His Orchestra: Bitter-Sweet [2018, BMG], B+(**)
• Love Letters [2022, BMG, EP], B+(*)

Lee Fields (1951– )

• Let's Talk It Over [1979, Truth & Soul], A–
• Emma Jean [2014, Truth & Soul], B+(**)

Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids [1970– ]

• Flash Cadillac and the Continental Kids [1972, Epic], B
• There's No Face Like Chrome [1974, Epic], B+
• Sons of the Beaches [1975, Private Stock], A–

Dan Fogelberg (1951–2007)

• The Essential Dan Fogelberg [1973–90, Epic/Legacy], C+

John Fogerty (1945– )

• The Blue Ridge Rangers [1973, Fantasy], A–
• John Fogerty [1975, Asylum], B
• Blue Moon Swamp [1997, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Long Road Home [1969–2005, Fantasy], A
• Revival [2007, Fantasy], A
• The Blue Ridge Rangers Ride Again [2009, Verve Forecast], B+(**)
• Wrote a Song for Everyone [2013, Vanguard], B+(*)
• Fogerty's Factory [2020, BMG], B+(*)

Steve Forbert (1955– )

• Alive on Arrival [1978, Nemperor], B

Robert Fripp (1946– )

• w/Brian Eno: No Pussyfooting [1973, EG], A–
• w/Brian Eno: Evening Star [1975, EG], B+
• Exposure [1977–79, EG], B
• Exposure [1977–79, DGM, 2 CD], B+(*)
• w/Brian Eno: Beyond Even (1992–2006) [1992–2006, DGM, 2 CD], B+(*)

Fumble [1972–1974]

• Poetry in Lotion [1974, RCA], B

Funkadelic [1970–1981]

• Funkadelic [1970, Westbound], B–
• Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow [1970, Westbound], B
• Maggot Brain [1971, Westbound], B+
• America Eats Its Young [1972, Westbound], C+
• Cosmic Slop [1973, Westbound], A–
• Standing on the Verge of Getting It On [1974, Westbound], B
• Let's Take It to the Stage [1975, Westbound], A
• Tales of Kidd Funkadelic [1976, Westbound], A–
• Music for Your Mother: Funkadelic 45s [1970–76, Westbound, 2 CD], A–
• Hardcore Jollies [1976, Warner Brothers], A–
• One Nation Under a Groove [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• The Electric Spanking of War Babies [1981, Priority], B
• By Way of the Drum [1989, Hip-O Select], B+(**)
• First Ya Gotta Shake the Gate [2014, The C Kunspyruzhy, 3CD], B+(*)

Lewis Furey

• Lewis Furey [1975, A&M], B–

Peter Gabriel (1950– )

• Peter Gabriel [1977, Atco], B
• Security [1982, Geffen], B+
• So [1986, Geffen], A–
• I/O [2023, Real World], B+(*)

Rory Gallagher (1948–95)

• Big Guns: The Very Best of Rory Gallagher [1970–90, Capo, 2CD], B+(*)

Gang of Four [1978–1984]

• Entertainment! [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• Solid Gold [1981, Warner Brothers], A–
• Songs of the Free [1982, Warner Bothers], A–
• Hard [1983, Warner Brothers], B
• A Brief History of the 20th Century [1979–83, Warner Brothers], A
• A Hundred Flowers Bloom [1979–95, Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• Content [2011, Yep Roc], B+(***)
• What Happens Next [2015, Metropolis], B+(*)

The Gap Band [1974– ]

• The 12" Collection [1979–83, Mercury], A–
• The Best of Gap Band [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1979–83, Polygram], A–
• Greatest Hits [1979–89, Polygram], B
• Gold [1979–92, Hip-O/Mercury, 2 CD], B+(**)

Taana Gardner

• Taana Gardner [1979, West End], B+(***)
• Heartbeat [1981, West End, EP], A–

Sugar Billy Garner

• Super Duper Love [1975, Mainstream], B+(***)

Terry Garthwaite (1938– )

• Terry [1975, Arista], A–

Gasolin'

• Gasolin' [1971–74, Epic], A–

Gloria Gaynor (1949– )

• I Will Survive: The Anthology [1974–81, Polydor, 2 CD], A–

Generation X [1976–1981]

• Generation X [1978, Chrysalis], B

Steve Gibbons

• Down in the Bunker [1978, Polydor], A–

Gichy Dan

• Gichy Dan's Beachwood No. 9 [1979, RCA], B+

David Gilmour (1944– )

• David Gilmour [1978, Columbia], B

The Girls [1979– ]

• Live at the Rathskeller 5.17.79 [1979, Abaton Book], B

The Go-Betweens [1978–1989]

• Before Hollywood [1983, Beggars Banquet], B+(***)
• Spring Hill Fair [1984, Beggars Banquet], A–
• Metal and Shells [1983–84, PVC], A–
• Liberty Belle and the Black Diamond Express [1986, Big Time], B+
• Tallulah [1987, Big Time], A
• 16 Lovers Lane [1988, Beggars Banquet], A–
• Bellavista Terrace: Best of the Go-Betweens [1982–88, Beggars Banquet], A–
• 1978–1990 [1978–90, Beggars Banquet], A
• The Friends of Rachel Worth [2000, Jetset], B+
• Bright Yellow Bright Orange [2003, Jetset], B+
• Oceans Apart [2005, Yep Roc], A–

Ian Gomm (1947– )

• Gomm with the Wind [1979, Stiff], B+

Gong [1968– ]

• Live Etc. [1973–75, Virgin], B–
• Shamal [1975, Virgin], B

Robert Gordon (1947–2022)

• w/Link Wray: Robert Gordon With Link Wray [1977, Private Stock], B
• Rockabilly for Life [2020, Cleopatra], B+(*)

Peter Green (1946–2020)

• In the Skies [1979, PVK], B+
• Man of the World: The Anthology 1968–1988 [1968–88, Sanctuary, 2 CD], B+

Nina Hagen (1955– )

• 14 Friendly Abductions: The Best of Nina Hagen [1978–84, Columbia/Legacy], B–

Daryl Hall and John Oates [1972– ]

• Abandoned Luncheonette [1973, Atlantic], B+
• War Babies [1974, Atlantic], B
• Daryl Hall and John Oates [1976, RCA], B+
• Rock 'n' Soul Part 1 (The Hits) [1975–83, RCA/Legacy], B
• The Very Best of Hall and Oates [1975–84, RCA], B

Fuzzy Haskins (1941–2023)

• A Whole Nother Thang [1976, Westbound], A–

Hawkwind [1969– ]

• Doremi Fasol Latido [1972, United Artists], B+(***)
• Quark, Strangeness and Charm [1977, Sire], A
• Hawklords: Hawklords [1978, Charisma], B+
• Stories From Time and Space [2024, Cherry Red], B

Eddie Hazel (1950–92)

• Game Dames and Guitar Thangs [1977, Warner Brothers], B

Heart [1976– ]

• Love Songs [1977–2005, Epic/Legacy], C+

The Heartbreakers

• L.A.M.F. [1977, Track Record], A
• Live at Max's Kansas City [1979, Max's Kansas City], A–

Richard Hell (1949– )

• Blank Generation [1977, Sire], A–
• Destiny Street [1982, ID], B+
• Spurts: The Richard Hell Story [1973–92, Rhino], B+(**)

Levon Helm (1940– )

• Dirt Farmer [2007, Vanguard], B+(**)
• Electric Dirt [2009, Dirt Farmer Music/Vanguard], B+(*)

Henry Cow [1972–1980]

• Legend [1973, Virgin], B+(**)
• Unrest [1974, Virgin], B+
• w/Slapp Happy: In Praise of Learning [1975, Virgin], B
• Concerts [1974–75, Caroline], B+
• Western Culture [1978, Broadcast], B+(***)

Hi Rhythm

• On the Loose [1976, Hi], A–

John Hiatt (1952– )

• Hangin' Around the Observatory [1974, Epic], A–
• Overcoats [1975, Epic], A
• Slug Line [1979, MCA], A–
• Two Bit Monsters [1980, MCA], B
• All of a Sudden [1982, Geffen], B
• Riding with the King [1983, Geffen], A–
• Warming Up to the Ice Age [1985, Geffen], B–
• Y'All Caught? The Ones That Got Away [1979–85, Geffen], B+(***)
• Bring the Family [1987, A&M], B+(*)
• Slow Turning [1988, A&M], B+
• The Confidence Man in Canada [1989, Hobo], B+(*)
• Stolen Moments [1990, A&M], B
• Perfectly Good Guitar [1993, A&M], B+(*)
• Live From Austin TX [1993, New West], B+(*)
• The Best of John Hiatt [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1983–93, A&M], B+(*)
• Crossing Muddy Waters [2000, Vanguard], B+(**)
• The Tiki Bar Is Open [2001, Vanguard], B+(***)
• John Hiatt & the Goners: Beneath This Gruff Exterior [2003, New West], B+(***)
• Master of Disaster [2005, New West], B+(**)
• Same Old Man [2008, New West], B+(**)
• The Open Road [2009, New West], B+(**)
• Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns [2011, New West], B+(*)
• Mystic Pinball [2012, New West], B+(**)
• Here to Stay: Best of 2000–2012 [2000–2012, New West], A–
• Terms of My Surrender [2014, New West], A–
• The Eclipse Sessions [2017, New West], B+(**)
• John Hiatt With the Jerry Douglas Band: Leftover Feelings [2021, New West], A–

Loleatta Holloway (1946–2011)

• Queen of the Night: The Ultimate Club Collection [1978–2000, The Right Stuff], C+

Allan Holdsworth (1946–2017)

• w/Ray Warleigh, Ron Mathewson, Bryan Spring: Warleigh Manor: The Ron Mathewson Tapes Vol. 1 [1979, Jazz in Britain], B+(**)
• PAZ/The Singing Bowls of Tibet/Allan Holdsworth: Live in London '81: The Ron Mathewson Tapes Vol. 2 [1981, Jazz in Britain], B
• I.O.U. [1982, Enigma], B
• Allan Holdsworth With I.O.U.: Metal Fatigue [1985, Enigma], B–
• Atavachron [1986, Enigma], C+
• Sand [1987, Relativity], B–
• Secrets [1989, Intima], C+
• Wardenclyffe Tower [1992, Restless], B–
• The Sixteen Men of Tain [2000, Gnarly Geezer], B–
• w/Alan Pasqua, Jimmy Haslip, Chad Wackerman: Blues for Tony [2007, Moonjune, 2CD], B+(*)

Hot Chocolate [1970–1982]

• Cicero Park [1974, Big Tree], A–
• Hot Chocolate [1975, Big Tree], B+
• Man to Man [1976, Big Tree], A
• 10 Greatest Hits [1974–76, Big Tree], A
• Every 1's a Winner [1978, Infinity], B+
• Going Through the Motions [1979, Infinity], B+
• Mystery [1982, Rak], A–
• Every 1's a Winner: The Very Best of Hot Chocolate [1974–82, EMI], A

Steve Howe (1947– )

• w/Martin Taylor: Masterpiece Guitars [2002, P3], B

Human League [1979– ]

• Dare [1981, A&M], B–
• Greatest Hits [1978–86, A&M], B

Human Switchboard [1977–1982]

• Who's Landing in My Hangar? [1981, Faulty Products], A–

Ian Hunter (1939– )

• Ian Hunter [1975, Columbia], B
• You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic [1979, Chrysalis], B+
• Shrunken Heads [2007, Yep Roc], B
• Man Overboard [2009, New West], B+(**)
• Defiance Part 1 [2023, Sun], B+(*)

Phyllis Hyman (1941–95)

• Love Songs [1977–91, Arista/Legacy], C

Jack Ruby [1974–1977]

• Jack Ruby [1974–77, UgExplode, EP], B+(***)

Joe Jackson (1954– )

• Look Sharp! [1979, A&M], B+
• Greatest Hits [1979–89, A&M], C+
• Steppin' Out: The Very Best of Joe Jackson [1979–2000, A&M, 2 CD], B–

Michael Jackson (1958–2009)

• Forever, Michael [1975, Motown], B+(*)
• The Best of Michael Jackson [1972–75, Motown], C+
• The Best of Michael Jackson (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1971–75, Motown], B–
• Off the Wall [1979, Epic], A
• Thriller [1982, Epic], A
• Bad [1987, Epic], B+
• Dangerous [1991, Epic], B+
• Invincible [2001, Epic], B+
• Number Ones [1979–2001, Epic], A–

Millie Jackson (1944– )

• Caught Up [1974, Spring], A–
• Live and Uncensored [1979, Southbound, 2 LP], A–
• Exposed: The Multi-Track Sessions Mixed by Steve Levine [1972–79, Ace], B
• On the Soul Country Side [1977–81, Kent], B+(***)
• Totally Unrestricted: The Millie Jackson Anthology [1971–83, Rhino, 2CD], A–

The Jacksons [1976– ]

• The Jacksons [1976, Epic], B
• Destiny [1978, Epic], B+(***)
• Triumph [1980, Epic], B+(**)
• Victory [1984, Epic], B+(***)

Jade Warrior [1971– ]

• Waves [1975, Island], B+
• Kites [1976, Island], B

The Jam [1977–1982]

• In the City [1977, Polydor], B+
• This Is the Modern World [1977, Polydor], B
• All Mod Cons [1978, Polydor], B
• Snap! [(1983), Polydor], B+

Rick James (1952–2004)

• Street Songs [1981, Gordy], B+(*)

The J.B.'s [1972– ]

• w/Fred Wesley: The Lost Album [1972, Hip-O Select], B+(*)
• Breakin' Bread [1974, People], A–
• Damn Right I Am Somebody [1974, People], B+
• Funky Good Time: The Anthology [1970–76, Polydor Chronicles, 2 CD], A–

Jefferson Starship [1974– ]

• Red Octopus [1975, RCA/Legacy], B

Garland Jeffreys (1944– )

• Garland Jeffreys [1973, Atlantic], B+
• Ghost Writer [1977, A&M], B+
• The King of In Between [2011, Luna Park], B+(***)
• 14 Steps to Harlem [2017, Luna Park], B+(*)

Billy Joel (1949– )

• Cold Spring Harbor [1971, Columbia], B
• Piano Man [1973, Columbia], B–
• Greatest Hits, Vols. 1 and 2 (1973–1985) [1973–85, Columbia, 2CD], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits, Volume III [1986–97, Columbia], B
• The Complete Hits Collection: 1973–1997 [1973–97, Columbia, 4 CD], B
• My Lives [1965–2003, Columbia/Legacy, 4 CD+DVD], B–

David Johansen (1950– )

• David Johansen [1978, Blue Sky], A–
• The David Johansen Group Live [1978, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• In Style [1979, Blue Sky], B+(**)
• Here Comes the Night [1981, Blue Sky], B+(***)
• Live It Up [1982, Razor & Tie], B+(**)
• Sweet Revenge [1984, Passport], A
• David Johansen and the Harry Smiths [2000, Chesky], B+(*)

Robert Johnson

• Close Personal Friends [1978, Infinity], B+

Ross Johnson

• Make It Stop!: The Most of Ross Johnson [1979–2006, Goner], B+(***)

Wilko Johnson (1947–2022)

• w/Roger Daltrey: Going Back Home [2014, Chess], B+(***)
• Blow Your Mind [2018, Chess], B+(**)

Bruce Johnston (1944– )

• Going Public [1977, Columbia], B–

Grace Jones (1948– )

• Warm Leatherette [1980, Island], A–
• Nightclubbing [1981, Island], A–
• Living My Life [1982, Island], B+
• The Best of Grace Jones (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1977–82, Island], A–
• Slave to the Rhythm [1985, ZTT/Island], B–
• Island Life [1977–85, Island], C+
• Private Life: The Compass Point Sessions [1980–85, Island, 2CD], B+(***)
• Hurricane [2004–2007, PIAS America], B+(**)
• Hurricane Dub [2011, PIAS America], B+(*)

Rickie Lee Jones (1954– )

• Rickie Lee Jones [1979, Warner Brothers], B+(*)
• Pirates [1981, Warner Brothers], B
• Pieces of Treasure [2023, BMG/Modern], B–

Marc Jordan (1948– )

• Waiting for the Sun to Rise [2023, Linus Entertainment], B+(*)

Journey [1975– ]

• Infinity [1978, Columbia/Legacy], C+
• Evolution [1979, Columbia/Legacy], D
• Departure [1980, Columbia/Legacy], C–
• Escape [1981, Columbia/Legacy], C–
• Live in Houston 1981 Escape Tour [1981, Columbia/Legacy], D–
• Captured [1981, Columbia/Legacy], D+
• Frontiers [1983, Columbia/Legacy], C+
• Raised on Radio [1986, Columbia/Legacy], D
• Trial by Fire [1996, Columbia/Legacy], D+
• Greatest Hits [1978–96, Columbia/Legacy], C

Joy Division [1977–1980]

• Unknown Pleasures [1979, Qwest], A–
• Closer [1980, Qwest], A–
• Substance 1977–1980 [1977–80, Qwest], B+
• Permanent: Joy Division 1995 [1979–80, Qwest/Warner Brothers], B+
• The Best of Joy Division [1979–80, Rhino], A–

Joy of Cooking [1970–1972]

• Joy of Cooking [1970, Capitol], A+
• Closer to the Ground [1971, Capitol], B+
• Castles [1972, Capitol], A–
• American Originals [1970–72, Capitol], A
• Back to Your Heart [1968–72, Njoy, 2CD], B+(**)

Mickey Jupp (1940– )

• Legend [1978, Stiff], A–
• Juppanese [1978, Stiff], B

Tonio K

• Life in the Foodchain [1978, Full Moon/Epic], B

Kansas [1974– ]

• Kansas [1974, Kirshner], C–
• Miracles Out of Nowhere [2015, Epic/Legacy, DVD+CD], C+

Paul Kantner (1942– )

• w/Jefferson Starship: Blows Against the Empire [1970, RCA/Legacy], C–

Thomas Jefferson Kaye

• First Grade [1974, Edsel], A–
• Not Alone [1992, Hudson Canyon], B

KC and the Sunshine Band [1973– ]

• KC and the Sunshine Band [1975, TK], B+
• Part 3 [1976, TK], B+
• Greatest Hits [1974–80, TK], A–
• The Best of KC and the Sunshine Band [1974–82, Rhino], A–
• 25th Anniversary Collection [1973–94, Rhino, 2 CD], B+(***)

Speedy Keen

• Y'Know Wot I Mean? [1975, Island], B+

Paul Kelly (1940– )

• The Best of Paul Kelly: Stealin' in the Name of the Lord [1970–77, Warner Archives], A–

Eddie Kendricks (1939–92)

• The Best of Eddie Kendricks (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1973–85, Motown], B+(**)

Sarah Kernochan

• Beat Around the Bush [1974, RCA], C+

Chaka Khan (1953– )

• Epiphany: The Best of Chaka Khan, Vol. 1 [1978–92, Warner Brothers], B

Greg Kihn (1952–2024)

• Greg Kihn [1976, Beserkley], B+

Kilburn and the High-Roads

• Handsome [1975, Dawn], B

Carole King (1942– )

• The Legendary Demos [1962–71, Hear Music], B–
• Tapestry [1971, Epic], A–
• Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King [1980, Capitol], B–

Kiss [1974– ]

• The Best of Kiss (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1974–79, Mercury/Chronicles], B–

Kraftwerk [1970– ]

• Ralf and Florian [1973, Vertigo], B
• Trans-Europe Express [1977, Capitol], A
• The Man-Machine [1978, Capitol], A–
• Computer World [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
• Electric Cafe [1986, Warner Brothers], B

Sleepy LaBeef (1935–2019)

• I'll Never Lay My Guitar Down [1996, Rounder], B+

Labelle [1970–1977]

• Nightbirds [1974, Epic], A–
• Lady Marmalade: The Best of Patti and Labelle [(1995), Epic/Legacy], B+

Ronnie Lane (1946–97)

• Anymore for Anymore ... Plus [1992, See For Miles], B
• One for the Road [1976, Edsel], A+
• You Never Can Tell [1973–76, Pilot, 2 CD], A–
• Just for a Moment: The Best of Ronnie Lane [1973–97, UMC], B+(***)

The Last Poets [1970– ]

• The Last Poets [1970, Fuel 2000], A–
• When the Revolution Comes [1970–71, Rev-Ola], B+(**)
• Poetry Is Black [(2002), Collectables], B–
• Transcending Toxic Times [2019, Ropeadope], B+(**)

Latimore (1939– )

• Latimore III [1975, Glades], B+
• Straighten It Out: The Best of Latimore [1973–80, Rhino], B+

Lavender Hill Mob

• Lavender Hill Mob [1977, United Artists], B

Deke Leonard

• Iceberg [1974, United Artists], A–
• Kamikaze [1974, United Artists], B+

Linda Lewis (1950–2023)

• Not a Little Girl Anymore [1975, Arista], B

Dennis Linde (1943–2006)

• Under the Eye [1978, Monument], B

Little Feat [1969–1979]

• Sailin' Shoes [1972, Warner Brothers], B+
• Dixie Chicken [1973, Warner Brothers], B+
• Feats Don't Fail Me Now [1974, Warner Brothers], B
• The Last Record Album [1975, Warner Brothers], B–

Ian Lloyd (1947– )

• Goose Bumps [1979, Scott Brothers], B+

Richard Lloyd

• Alchemy [1979, Elektra], B

Los Lobos [1978– ]

• And a Time to Dance [1983, Slash], A–
• How Will the Wolf Survive? [1984, Slash/Warner Brothers], A
• By the Light of the Moon [1987, Slash/Warner Brothers], B+
• La Pistola y El Corazon [1988, Slash/Warner Brothers], B
• Kiko [1992, Slash/Warner Brothers], B+
• Just Another Band From East L.A.: A Collection [1978–92, Slash/Warner Brothers, 2 CD], A–
• Colossal Head [1996, Warner Brothers], A
• This Time [1999, Hollywood], B+
• The Ride [2004, Hollywood/Mammoth], B+(**)
• Tin Can Trust [2010, Shout! Factory], B+(***)
• Gates of Gold [2015, 429/Savoy Jazz], B+(**)
• Native Sons [2021, New West], B+(*)

Nils Lofgren (1951– )

• Nils Lofgren [1975, A&M], A–
• Blue With Lou [2019, Cattle Track Road], B+(*)
• Mountains [2023, Cattle Track Road], B

Loggins and Messina [1970–1976]

• Sittin' In [1972, Columbia], B
• Full Sail [1973, Columbia], B
• On Stage [1974, Columbia], C–
• Native Sons [1976, Columbia], C
• The Best: Sittin' In Again [(2005), Columbia/Legacy], B

Roy Loney (1946–2019)

• Out After Dark [1979, Solid Smoke], A–
• Contents Under Pressure [1981, War Bride], B

The Lost Gonzo Band

• The Lost Gonzo Band [1975, MCA], B+

Love and Kisses

• Love and Kisses [1977, Casablanca], B+
• How Much, How Much I Love You [1978, Casablanca], B

Lene Lovich (1949– )

• Stateless . . . Plus [1979, Rhino], A
• Flex [1980, Rhino], B+

Andy Fairweather Low (1948– )

• Spider Jiving [1974, A&M], A–
• La Booga Rooga [1975, A&M], A–
• Be Bop 'n' Holla [1975, A&M], B+
• Sweet Soulful Music [2005, Proper], B+(***)
• Andy Fairweather Low & the Low Riders: Lockdown Live [2020, Secret], B+(*)
• Flang Dang [2023, Last Music], A–

Nick Lowe (1949– )

• The Wilderness Years [1974–77, Demon], B
• Jesus of Cool [1978, Demon], A
• Pure Pop for Now People [1978, Columbia], A+
• Jesus of Cool [1975–78, Yep Roc], A
• Labour of Lust [1979, Columbia], A
• Nick the Knife [1982, Columbia], B+
• The Abominable Showman [1983, Columbia], B
• Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit [1984, Columbia], B
• Nick Lowe and His Cowboy Outfit: The Rose of England [1985, Columbia], B+(***)
• Pinker and Prouder Than Previous [1988, Columbia], B+
• Basher: The Best of Nick Lowe [(1989), Columbia], A
• Party of One [1990, Reprise], A–
• The Impossible Bird [1994, Upstart], B–
• Dig My Mood [1998, Upstart], B–
• The Convincer [2001, Yep Roc], B
• Untouched Takeaway [1995–2001, Yep Roc], B
• At My Age [2007, Yep Roc], B–
• The Old Magic [2011, Yep Roc], B
• w/Los Straitjackets: Walkabout [2013–2019, Yep Roc], B
• w/Los Straitjackets: Indoor Safari [2024, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Cheryl Lynn (1957– )

• Cheryl Lynn [1978, Reel Music], B+(**)

Lynyrd Skynyrd [1971– ]

• Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd [1973, MCA], A
• Second Helping [1974, MCA], B+
• Nuthin' Fancy [1975, MCA], B+(**)
• Live at the Cardiff Capitol Theater, Cardiff, Wales Nov 04 1975 (Authorized Bootleg) [1975, Geffen], B
• Gimme Back My Bullets [1976, MCA], B+(*)
• Live at Winterland, San Francisco, Mar 07 1976 (Authorized Bootleg) [1976, Geffen], B+(**)
• One More From the Road [1976, MCA], B+(**)
• Street Survivors [1977, MCA], B+(***)
• Gold and Platinum [1972–77, MCA, 2CD], B+(***)
• Thyrty: The 30th Anniversary Collection [1970–2002, UTV, 2 CD], B+
• God and Guns [2009, Roadrunner], B

Andy Mackay (1946– )

• In Search of Eddy Riff [1974, Island], B–

Madness [1979–1986]

• One Step Beyond [1979, Stiff], B+(**)
• Absolutely [1980, Stiff], B
• Complete Madness: 16 Hit Tracks [1979–82, Stiff], B+(***)

Magazine [1977–1981]

• Real Life [1978, Virgin], B

The Main Ingredient [1970– ]

• Everybody Plays the Fool: The Best of the Main Ingredient [1970–75, RCA/Legacy], B

Mallard

• Mallard [1975, Virgin], B
• In a Different Climate [1977, Virgin], A–
• Mallard / In a Different Climate [1975–77, Virgin], B+

Man [1969–1977]

• Slow Motion [1974, United Artists], A–
• Rhinos, Winos and Lunatics [1974, United Artists], B+

The Manhattans [1970– ]

• The Manhattans [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• Greatest Hits [1973–80, Columbia], B+(**)
• Kiss and Say Goodbye: The Best of the Manhattans [1973–85, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)

Barry Manilow (1946– )

• Barry Manilow I [1972, Arista/Legacy], C
• Barry Manilow II [1974, Arista/Legacy], C+
• Tryin' to Get the Feeling [1975, Arista/Legacy], C–
• This One's for You [1976, Arista/Legacy], B–
• Live (Legacy Edition) [1976, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], D
• Even Now [1978, Arista/Legacy], D+
• One Voice [1979, Arista/Legacy], D–
• The Essential Barry Manilow [1974–97, Arista/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

Phil Manzanera (1951– )

• Diamond Head [1975, Atco], B
• w/Brian Eno, Bill MacCormack, Francis Moukman, Simon Phillips, Lloyd Watson: 801 Live [1976, EG], B+
• Quiet Sun: Mainstream [1975, Expression], B+(*)
• Listen Now [1977, EG], B–
• K-Scope [1978, EG], B–
• Primitive Guitars [1982, EG], B
• Corroncho: Corroncho [2009, Expression], B+(**)

Teena Marie (1956–2010)

• Robbery [1983, Epic/Legacy], C+
• Emerald City [1986, Epic], B–

The Marshall Tucker Band [1971– ]

• Where We All Belong [1974, Shout! Factory], B
• Greatest Hits [(1978), Capricorn], B+

Hirth Martinez

• Hirth from Earth [1975, Warner Brothers], A
• Big Bright Street [1977, Warner Brothers], A

Dave Mason (1944– )

• Alone Together [1970, MCA], B+

Matching Mole [1972–1972]

• Matching Mole [1972, BGO], B+
• Little Red Record [1972, BGO], B

Maximum Joy [1979–1983]

• Unlimited (1979–1983) [1979–83, Crippled Dick Hot Wax], A–

Paul McCartney (1942– )

• McCartney [1970, Hear Music, 2CD], B+(*)
• w/Linda McCartney: Ram [1971, Hear Music], B–
• Band on the Run [1973, Capitol], B
• McCartney II [1979, Hear Music, 2CD], C+
• Run Devil Run [1999, Capitol], B+
• Chaos and Creation in the Backyard [2005, Capitol], C+
• Memory Almost Full [2007, Hear Music], C–
• Kisses on the Bottom [2012, Hear Music], B+(*)
• Egypt Station [2018, Capitol], B–

Tommy McLain (1940– )

• I Ran Down Every Dream [2022, Yep Roc], B+(*)

Don McLean (1945– )

• American Pie [1971, Capitol], C+

Penny McLean

• Lady Bump [1975, Atco], B+

Meat Loaf (1946– )

• Bat out of Hell [1978, Epic], D

Mekons [1977– ]

• The Quality of Mercy Is Not Strnen [1979, Caroline], B
• The Mekons Story [1977–82, Sin], B–
• Fear and Whiskey [1985, Sin], A
• The Edge of the World [1986, Sin, EP], A–
• Original Sin [1985–86, Twin/Tone], A
• Honky Tonkin' [1987, Twin/Tone], B
• New York [1987, ROIR], B+
• So Good It Hurts [1988, Twin/Tone], B
• The Mekons Rock 'n' Roll [1989, A&M], A
• F.U.N. '90 [1990, A&M, EP], B+(*)
• The Curse of the Mekons [1991, Blast First], A
• I Love Mekons [1993, Quarterstick], B
• Retreat from Memphis [1994, Quarterstick], B
• I've Been to Heaven and Back [(1999), Quarterstick], B+
• Journey to the End of the Night [2000, Quarterstick], B
• OOOH! (Out of Our Heads) [2002, Quarterstick], A
• Punk Rock [2004, Quarterstick], A–
• Natural [2007, Quarterstick], B+(**)
• Ancient and Modern [2011, Bloodshot], A
• w/Robbie Fulks: Jura [2015, Bloodshot], B+(***)
• Existentialism [2015, Bloodshot], A
• The Mekons 77: It Is Twice Blessed, A–
• Deserted [2019, Bloodshot], B+(***)
• Exquisite [2020, self-released], B+(***)

John Mellencamp (1951– )

• Scarecrow [1985, Mercury], B+
• The Lonesome Jubilee [1987, Mercury], A–
• No Better Than This [2010, Rounder], B+(*)

Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972–1975]

• Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [I Miss You] [1972, Epic/Legacy], B–
• Wake Up Everybody [1975, Epic/Legacy], B+
• Collector's Item: All Their Greatest Hits! [1972–75, Philadelphia International], B+(***)
• If You Don't Know Me by Now: The Best of Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes [1972–75, Epic/Legacy], B+
• Blue Notes and Ballads [1972–75, Epic/Legacy], B+(*)
• The Essential Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes Featuring Teddy Pendergrass [1972–75, Epic/Legacy], B+

Bette Midler (1945– )

• The Divine Miss M [1972, Atlantic], A–
• Bette Midler [1973, Atlantic], B+
• Songs for the New Depression [1976, Atlantic], B
• Live at Last [1977, Atlantic], B+(*)
• Mud Will Be Flung Tonight [1985, Atlantic], B–
• It's the Girls! [2014, East/West], B+(**)

Midnight Oil [1978– ]

• 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 [1982, Columbia], B–
• Diesel and Dust [1987, Columbia], B+

Frankie Miller (1949– )

• Once in a Blue Moon [1972, Chrysalis], B+
• Frankie Miller's Highlife [1973, Chrysalis], B+
• The Rock [1975, Chrysalis], B

The Miracles [1973–1977]

• City of Angels [1975, Motown], A
• Love Machine: The '70s Collection [1973–77, Motown/Chronicles], B

Eddie Money (1949–2019)

• We Are the '80s [1980–89, Columbia/Legacy], C+
• The Essential Eddie Money [1977–91, Columbia/Legacy, 2CD], C+
• The Essential Eddie Money [1977–95, Columbia/Legacy], B–

G.T. Moore

• G.T. Moore [1974–75, Mercury], B–

Sam Moore (1935– )

• Overnight Sensation [2006, Rhino], B

Patrick Moraz (1948– )

• w/Bill Bruford: Music for Piano and Drums [1983, Winterfold], B
• w/Bill Bruford: Flags [1985, Winterfold], B–

Giorgio Moroder (1940– )

• Knights in White Satin [1976, Oasis], B+(*)
• From Here to Eternity [1977, Casablanca], B
• Deja-Vu [2015, RCA], A–

Mosaïc [1976–1978]

• Ultimatum Plus . . . [1976–78, Mio], B+

Motörhead [1977–2015]

• No Remorse [1979–84, Bronze], B+(***)
• Orgasmatron [1986, Castle], B+
• Rock 'n' Roll [1987, Castle], B+
• No Sleep at All [1988, Enigma], A–
• 1916 [1991, Columbia], A–
• The World Is Yours [2010, UDR], B+(***)
• Under Cöver [1992–2014, Silver Lining Music], B+(***)

The Motors [1977–1979]

• The Motors [1977, Virgin], B
• Approved by the Motors [1978, Virgin], A–

Maria Muldaur (1943– )

• Maria Muldaur [1973, Reprise], A–
• Louisiana Love Call [1992, Black Top], B+
• Meet Me at Midnite [1994, Black Top], B+
• Maria Muldaur's Music for Lovers [1995–98, Telarc], B
• Richland Woman Blues [2001, Stony Plain], A
• 30 Years of Maria Muldaur: I'm a Woman [1973–2001, Shout Factory], A–
• Sweet Lovin' Ol' Soul [2005, Stony Plain], A–
• Heart of Mine: Love Songs of Bob Dylan [2006, Telarc], A–
• Naughty Bawdy & Blue [2007, Stony Plain], B+(***)
• Maria Muldaur and Her Garden of Joy: Good Time Music for Hard Times [2009, Stony Plain], A
• Steady Love [2011, Stony Plain], B+(**)
• . . . First Came Memphis Minnie [2012, Stony Plain], B+(***)
• Don't You Feel My Leg: The Naughty Bawdy Blues of Blue Lu Barker [2018, The Last Music Company], A–
• w/Tuba Skinny: Let's Get Happy Together [2021, Stony Plain], A–

Munich Machine

• A Whiter Shade of Pale [1978, Casablanca], B

Elliott Murphy (1949– )

• Aquashow [1973, Polydor], A–
• Lost Generation [1975, RCA], B+
• Diamonds by the Yard: A Career Retrospective 1973–1977 [1973–77, Razor & Tie], B+

Mutiny

• Mutiny on the Mamaship [1979, Columbia], B+

My Solid Ground [1971– ]

• My Solid Ground [1971, Anthology], B

Graham Nash (1942– )

• Now [2023, BMG], B–

Nazareth [1971– ]

• Back to the Trenches: Live 1972–1984 [1972–84, Sanctuary/Castle, 2CD], B

Bill Nelson (1948– )

• Sound-on-Sound [1979, Capitol], A–

Neu! [1972–1975]

• Neu! [1972, Brain], A–

Neville Brothers [1978– ]

• Fiyo on the Bayou [1982, A&M], B+
• Neville-ization [1984, Black Top], B+
• Treacherous: A History of the Neville Brothers [1955–85, Rhino], B
• Uptown [1987, Capitol], B–
• Yellow Moon [1989, A&M], A
• Brother's Keeper [1990, A&M], B–
• Walkin' in the Shadow of Life [2004, Back Porch], B+

New York Dolls [1971–1977]

• New York Dolls [1973, Mercury], A
• In Too Much, Too Soon [1974, Mercury], A
• One Day It Will Please Us to Remember Even This [2006, Roadrunner], A–
• 'Cause I Sez So [2009, Atco], B+(**)
• Dancing Backward in High Heels [2010, 429], A–

Olivia Newton-John (1948–2022)

• Greatest Hits [1973–76, MCA], C+

999 [1977–1987]

• High Energy Plan [1978, PVC], B+

Leo Nocentelli (1946– )

• Another Side [1971, Light in the Attic], B+(*)

Notekillers [1977–1981]

• Notekillers [1977–81, Ecstatic Peace], A–
• Airports + Ants [2006, Notekillers, EP], B+(*)

Gary Numan (1958– )

• Replicas [1979, Beggars Banquet], A–
• The Pleasure Principle [1979, Beggars Banquet], B+
• Telekon [1980, Beggars Banquet], B
• Splinter (Songs From a Broken Mind) [2013, Machine Music], B–
• The Intruder [2021, BMG], B+(**)

The Only Ones [1978– ]

• Special View [1978–79, Epic], B+
• The Peel Sessions [(1989), Dutch East India], B+

Yoko Ono (1933– )

• Season of Glass [1981, Geffen], B+(***)
• Walking on Thin Ice [1971–85, Rykodisc], C+
• Rising [1995, Capitol], B–
• Yes, I'm a Witch [2007, Astralwerks], B
• Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band: Between My Head and the Sky [2009, Chimera], B+(*)
• Take Me to the Land of Hell [2013, Chimera], B+(***)

The Outlaws [1975– ]

• The Outlaws [1975, Arista], D+

Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973– ]

• Time Warp: The Very Best of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils [1973–78, A&M], B

Robert Palmer (1949– )

• Sneakin' Sally through the Alley [1974, Island], B
• Pressure Drop [1976, Island], B–
• Some People Can Do What They Like [1976, Island], B
• Double Fun [1978, Island], B–

Graham Parker (1950– )

• Howlin' Wind [1976, Mercury], A
• Heat Treatment [1976, Mercury], A
• Stick to Me [1977, Mercury], B+
• The Parkerilla [1978, Mercury], B–
• Squeezing Out Sparks [1979, Arista], A–
• Passion Is No Ordinary Word: The Graham Parker Anthology 1976–1991 [1976–91, Rhino, 2CD], B
• Songs of No Consequence [2005, Bloodshot], B+
• Graham Parker and the Goldtops: Last Chance to Learn the Twist [2023, Big Stir], B+(**)

Ray Parker Jr. (1954– )

• The Other Woman [1982, Arista], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1978–82, Arista], A–

Parliament [1970–1980]

• Osmium [1970, Invictus], A–
• Rhenium [1970, HDH], A–
• Up for the Down Stroke [1974, Mercury/Chronicles], B+
• Chocolate City [1975, Mercury/Chronicles], B+
• Mothership Connection [1976, Mercury/Chronicles], A
• The Clones of Dr. Funkenstein [1976, Casablanca], A
• Live: P-Funk Earth Tour [1977, Casablanca], B+
• Funkentelechy vs. the Placebo Syndrome [1977, Casablanca], A–
• Motor-Booty Affair [1978, Casablanca], B+
• Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky) [1979, Casablanca], B+(**)
• Thrombipulation [1980, Casablanca], B–
• Greatest Hits: P. Funk, Uncut Funk, the Bomb [1974–79, Casablanca], A
• Tear the Roof Off [1974–80, Casablanca, 2 CD], A
• The 12" Collection and More [1974–80, Casablanca], B
• The Best of Parliament [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [1974–80, Mercury], A
• Funked Up: The Very Best of Parliament [1974–80, Mercury/Chronicles], A–
• Medicaid Fraud Dogg, B

The Partridge Family [1970–1972]

• Come On Get Happy! The Very Best of the Partridge Family [1970–72, Arista/Legacy], B

Paul Pena (1950–2005)

• Paul Pena [1972, Capitol], A–
• New Train [1973, Hybrid], B+

Teddy Pendergrass (1950–2010)

• TP [1980, Philadelphia International], B+(**)
• Greatest Hits [1977–80, Philadelphia International], A–
• Anthology [1977–82, Philadelphia International/The Right Stuff, 2CD], A–
• The Essential Teddy Pendergrass [1972–84, Philadelphia International/Legacy, 2CD], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits (The Best of Teddy Pendergrass) [1977–90, The Right Stuff], A–

Pere Ubu [1975– ]

• Datapanik in the Year Zero [1975, Radar, EP], A–
• The Modern Dance [1978, Blank], A+
• Dub Housing [1978, Chrysalis], A
• Terminal Tower [1975–79, Twin/Tone], A–
• New Picnic Time [1979, Chrysalis], B+
• The Art of Walking [1980, Rough Trade], B+
• Datapanik in the Year Zero [1975–82, Geffen, 5 CD], A–
• The Tenement Year [1988, Capitol], A
• Cloudland [1989, Fontana], A
• Worlds in Collision [1991, Fontana], B–
• Apocalypse Now [1991, Thirsty Ear], A–
• Story of My Life [1993, Imago], A–
• The Lost Band: Live at Metro Cabaret, Chicago [1993, Ubu Projex], A–
• Ray Gun Suitcase [1995, Tim Kerr], B
• Lady From Shanghai [2013, Fire], B+(**)
• Carnival of Souls [2014, Fire], B+(***)
• 20 Years in a Montana Missile Silo [2017, Cherry Red], A–
• By Order of Mayor Pawlicki (Live in Jarocin) [2017, Cherry Red], B+(**)
• The Long Goodbye [2019, Cherry Red], B+(**)
• Trouble on Big Beat Street [2023, Cherry Red], B+(**)

The Persuasions [1970– ]

• Man, Oh Man: The Power of the Persuasions [1971–72, Capitol], B+(***)

La Peste [1978–1979]

• La Peste [1978–79, Matador], B+

Tom Petty (1950– )

• Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers [1976, MCA], B+
• Damn the Torpedoes [1979, MCA], B+
• Full Moon Fever [1989, MCA], B+
• Greatest Hits [1976–91, MCA], A–
• Mojo [2009–2010, Warner Brothers], B
• Hypnotic Eye [2014, Reprise], B+(*)

Richard Pinhas (1951– )

• w/Barry Cleveland: Mu [2016, Cuneiform], B+(**)

Plastic Bertrand

• Ca Plane Pour Moi [1978, Sire], B

The Plastic People of the Universe [1968– ]

• Egon Bondy's Happy Heart Club Banned [1974, Invisible], B
• Apokalyptickej Pták [1976, Galén], A–
• Magical Nights [1969–85, Munster, 2CD], A
• 1997 [1997, Globus International], A–
• Magicke Noci [1997, Guerilla], B+(***)

The Pointer Sisters [1973– ]

• Pointer Sisters' Greatest Hits [1978–81, Planet], B+(*)
• Hits! [1978–86, RCA], B+

The Police [1977–1985]

• Outlandos d'Amour [1978, A&M], B+
• Regatta de Blanc [1979, A&M], B+
• Zenyatta Mondatta [1980, A&M], A–
• Ghost in the Machine [1981, A&M], A–
• Synchronicity [1983, A&M], A–
• The Police [1977–83, A&M, 2 CD], B+(***)
• Every Breath You Take: The Singles [1978–86, A&M], A

Iggy Pop (1947– )

• w/James Williamson: Kill City [1975, Bomp], B
• The Idiot [1976, Virgin], A–
• Lust for Life [1977, Virgin], A
• TV Eye 1977 Live [1977, RCA], B–
• New Values [1979, Arista], B
• A Million in Prizes: The Anthology [1969–2003, Virgin, 2CD], A
• Post Pop Depression [2016, Loma Vista], B+(*)
• Every Loser [2023, Gold Tooth/Atlantic], B+(*)

The Pop Group [1979–1980]

• Y [1979, Radar], B+(***)
• For How Much Longer Do We Tolerate Mass Murder? [1980, Rough Trade], B+(**)
• Citizen Zombie [2015, Freaks R Us], B+(*)

Dory Previn (1929– )

• Mary C. Brown and the Hollywood Sign [1972, United Artists], B+

Prince (1958–2016)

• Prince [1979, Warner Brothers], B+
• Dirty Mind [1980, Warner Brothers], A
• Controversy [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
• 1999 [1982, Warner Brothers], A–
• Piano and a Microphone 1983 [1983, NPG/Warner Brothers], B
• Purple Rain [1984, Warner Brothers], A
• Around the World in a Day [1985, Paisley Park], B+
• Prince and the Revolution: Live [1985, Legacy], B+(**)
• Parade [1986, Paisley Park], A–
• Sign of the Times [1987, Paisley Park, 2 CD], A
• The Black Album [1987, Warner Brothers], B
• Lovesexy [1988, Paisley Park], B–
• Graffiti Bridge [1990, Paisley Park], B+
• Diamonds and Pearls [1991, Paisley Park], B+
• Originals [1981–91, NPG/Warner Brothers], B–
• [File Under Prince] [1992, Paisley Park], B+
• The Hits / The B-Sides [1978–93, Paisley Park, 3 CD], A–
• The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale [1985–94, Warner Brothers], B+
• The Gold Experience [1995, NPG/Warner Brothers], A–
• Chaos and Disorder [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
• Emancipation [1996, NPG, 3 CD], B+
• The Rainbow Children [2001, NPG], B
• Musicology [2004, NPG/Columbia], A–
• 3121 [2006, NPG/Universal], A–
• Planet Earth [2007, NPG/Columbia], B+(**)
• Welcome 2 America [2010, NPG/Legacy], B+(*)
• Art Official Age [2014, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• w/3rdEyeGirl: Plectrum Electrum [2014, Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Public Image Ltd. [1978– ]

• First Issue: Religion Attack [1978, Virgin], B+
• Second Edition [1980, Warner Brothers], A–
• Flowers of Romance [1981, Warner Brothers], B
• Album [1986, Elektra], B+
• This Is PIL [2012, PIL Official], B+(*)
• End of World [2023, PIL Official], B+(*)

Pure Prairie League [1971–1983]

• All in Good Time [2006, Drifter's Church], B+(*)

Pylon [1978–1983]

• Gyrate [1980, DB], B+
• Chomp [1983, DB], A–
• Live [1983, Chunklet], B+(***)
• Chain [1990, Sky], B+
• Hits [1978–83, DB], B+

Queen [1973–1995]

• A Night at the Opera [1975, Hollywood], C+

The Radiators from Space

• TV Tube Heart [1977, Chiswick], B+

The Raincoats [1979– ]

• The Raincoats [1979, Geffen], B+
• Odyshape [1981, Geffen], B
• Looking in the Shadows [1996, Geffen], B

Bonnie Raitt (1949– )

• Bonnie Raitt [1971, Warner Brothers], B+(***)
• Give It Up [1972, Warner Brothers], A
• Takin' My Time [1973, Warner Brothers], A–
• Streetlights [1974, Warner Brothers], B
• Home Plate [1975, Warner Brothers], B+
• Sweet Forgiveness [1977, Warner Brothers], B
• The Glow [1979, Warner Brothers], B
• Green Light [1982, Warner Brothers], B+(**)
• Nine Lives [1986, Warner Brothers], B–
• The Bonnie Raitt Collection [1971–86, Warner Brothers], B+
• Nick of Time [1989, Capitol], B
• Luck of the Draw [1991, Capitol], B–
• Road Tested [1995, Capitol, 2CD], B+(**)
• Fundamental [1998, Capitol], B+
• Silver Lining [2002, Capitol], B
• The Best of Bonnie Raitt on Capitol 1989–2003 [1989–2003, Capitol], A–
• Souls Alike [2004, Capitol], B
• Slipstream [2012, Redwing], B+(**)
• Dig In Deep [2016, Redwing], A–
• Just Like That . . . [2022, Redwing], B+(***)

The Ramones [1976– ]

• Ramones [1976, Sire], A
• The Ramones Leave Home [1976, Sire], A
• All the Stuff (and More), Vol. 1 [1976, Sire], A–
• Rocket to Russia [1977, Sire], A+
• It's Alive [1977, Sire], B+(***)
• Road to Ruin [1978, Sire], A
• End of the Century [1980, Sire], B–
• Pleasant Dreams [1981, Sire], B+(***)
• Subterranean Jungle [1983, Sire], A–
• Too Tough to Die [1984, Sire], A
• Animal Boy [1986, Sire], A–
• Halfway to Sanity [1987, Sire], B–
• Ramones Mania [1976–87, Sire], A–
• Mondo Bizarro [1992, MCA], B

Ramp [1977– ]

• Come Into Knowledge [1977, Blue Thumb], B–

The Raspberries [1972–1975]

• Raspberries' Best [1972–73, Capitol], A–
• Starting Over [1974, Capitol], A+

Allen Ravenstine (1950– )

• w/Albert Dennis: Terminal Drive [1975, Smog Veil, EP], B
• Waiting for the Bomb [2018, Morphius/ReR Megacorp], B+(*)

Raydio [1977–1981]

• Raydio [1978, Arista], B+

Helen Reddy (1942–2020)

• Helen Reddy [1971, Capitol], B+(***)

Lou Reed (1942–2013)

• Words and Music, May 1965 [1965, Light in the Attic], B
• I'm So Free: The 1971 RCA Demos [1971, RCA], B+(**)
• Lou Reed [1972, RCA], A–
• Transformer [1972, RCA/BMG Heritage], A–
• Berlin [1973, RCA], A–
• Rock n Roll Animal [1974, RCA], A–
• Sally Can't Dance [1974, RCA/Buddha], B
• Lou Reed Live [1975, RCA], B
• Metal Machine Music [1975, Buddha], C
• Coney Island Baby [1975–76, RCA/Legacy], B
• Walk on the Wild Side and Other Hits [1972–75, RCA], B
• Rock and Roll Heart [1976, Arista], B–
• Walk on the Wild Side: The Best of Lou Reed [1972–76, RCA], B+
• Different Times: Lou Reed in the '70s [1972–76, RCA], A–
• Street Hassle [1978, Arista], B
• The Bells [1979, Buddha], B
• Growing Up in Public [1980, Arista], B
• Rock and Roll Diary 1967–1980 [1967–80, Arista], B
• The Blue Mask [1982, RCA], A
• Legendary Hearts [1983, RCA], A+
• New Sensations [1984, RCA], A
• Mistrial [1986, RCA], B+
• Between Thought and Expression [1972–86, RCA, 3CD], B
• New York [1989, Sire], A–
• w/John Cale: Songs for Drella [1990, Sire], B+
• Magic and Loss [1992, Sire], B
• Set the Twilight Reeling [1996, Warner Brothers], B+
• Perfect Night: Live in London [1998, Reprise], B
• Ecstasy [2000, Warner Brothers], A–
• NYC Man: The Collection [1967–2002, RCA/BMG Heritage, 2CD], A–
• The Raven [2003, Sire/Reprise], B+
• Animal Serenade [2004, Sire/Reprise, 2CD], A–
• Hudson River Wind Meditations [2006, 2024), Light in the Attic], B+(**)

The Residents [1974– ]

• Fingerprince [1976, Ralph], B–
• Duck Stab! / Buster and Glen [1978, Ralph], B+(**)
• The Tunes of Two Cities [1982, East Side Digital], B–

The Rezillos [1978–1979]

• Can't Stand the Rezillos [1978, Sire], B+

Jonathan Richman (1951– )

• The Modern Lovers [1971, Rhino], A
• Jonathan Richman and the Modern Loverrs [1976, Beserkley], B
• Jonathan Sings! [1983, Warner Brothers], A

Smokey Robinson (1940– )

• Where There's Smoke . . . [1979, Tamla], B+(***)
• The Best of Smokey Robinson (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1973–87, Motown], B+(**)
• Gasms [2023, TLR], B+(**)

Tom Robinson (1950– )

• Power in the Darkness [1978, Razor & Tie], A
• TRB Two [1979, Razor & Tie], B+
• Sector 27 [1980, Fontana], A–
• North by Northwest [1982, IRS], B+(*)
• The Collection 1977–87 [1977–87, EMI], B+

Vicki Sue Robinson (1954–2000)

• Vickie Sue Robinson [1976, RCA], B
• Never Gonna Let You Go [1976, RCA], B+

The Roches [1978– ]

• The Roches [1978, Warner Brothers], A–
• Nurds [1980, Warner Brothers], B
• Keep on Doing [1982, Warner Brothers], B+
• Speak [1989, MCA], B+
• A Dove [1992, MCA], A+
• The Collected Works of the Roches [1978–92, Rhino/Warner Brothers], B+

Rocket From the Tombs [1975– ]

• The Day the Earth Met the . . . Rocket From the Tombs [1975, Smog Veil], A–
• Barfly [2011, Fire], B+(*)
• Black Record [2015, Fire], B+(*)
• That's How You Play Rock Music: 4AD, Diksmuide, Belgium: Dec 15 2015 [2015, Ubu Projex], B+(*)

Jess Roden

• You Can Keep Your Hat On [1976, Island], B

Roxy Music [1972–1983]

• Roxy Music [1972, Reprise], A–
• For Your Pleasure [1973, Reprise], A–
• Stranded [1974, Reprise], A
• Country Life [1974, Reprise], A
• Siren [1975, Reprise], A–
• Greatest Hits [1972–75, Atco], A
• Viva! [1976, Reprise], B+
• Manifesto [1979, Reprise], B+
• Flesh and Blood [1980, Reprise], B
• Avalon [1982, Reprise], A
• The High Road [1982, Warner Brothers, EP], B+(***)
• Heart Still Beating [1982, Reprise], A–

The Rubinoos [1975– ]

• The Rubinoos [1977, Beserkley], B+(*)

Todd Rundgren (1948– )

• Runt [1970, Bearsville], B+
• Runt: The Ballad of Todd Rundgren [1971, Bearsville], B
• Something / Anything? [1972, Bearsville, 2 CD], A
• A Wizard / A True Star [1973, Bearsville], A–
• Todd [1974, Bearsville], B+
• Todd Rundgren's Utopia [1974, Bearsville], C–
• w/Utopia: Another Live [1975, Bearsville], C+
• Initiation [1975, Bearsville], C–
• Faithful [1976, Bearsville], B–
• Hermit of Mink Hollow [1978, Bearsville], B
• w/Emil Nikolaisen, Hans-Peter Lindstrøm: Runddans [2015, Smalltown Supersound], B–

Patrice Rushen (1954– )

• Remind Me: The Classic Elektra Recordings 1978–1984 [1978–84, Strut], B+(*)

Leon Russell (1941–2016)

• Leon Russell [1970, Capitol], A
• Leon Russell and the Shelter People [1971, Shelter], B+
• Carney [1972, Shelter], B+
• Hank Wilson's Back [1973, Capitol], A–
• Stop All That Jazz [1974, Shelter], D+
• Will o' the Wisp [1975, Capitol], C+
• The Best of Leon Russell [1970–75, Shelter], B+
• Life Journey [2014, Universal], B–

Sainte Anthony's Fyre

• Sainte Anthony's Fyre [1970, Anthology], B+

Santa Esmeralda [1977– ]

• Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood [1977, Hot Productions], B+

Brinsley Schwarz [1969–1975]

• Brinsley Schwarz [1970, Liberty], B–
• Despite It All [1970, Liberty], B
• Silver Pistol [1972, Edsel], B+
• Nervous on the Road [1972, United Artists], A
• Please Don't Ever Change [1973, United Artists], B+
• Original Golden Greats [1970–73, United Artists], A–
• New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1974, United Artists], A+
• Nervous on the Road / The New Favourites of Brinsley Schwarz [1972–74, Beat Goes On], A
• Surrender to the Rhythm [1970–74, EMI], A

Gil Scott-Heron (1949–2011)

• Pieces of a Man [1971, Flying Dutchman], B+(***)
• w/Brian Jackson: From South Africa to South Carolina [1975, Arista], C
• w/Brian Jackson: It's Your World [1976, Arista], A–
• The Best of Gil Scott-Heron [1970–84, Arista], B+
• I'm New Here [2010, XL], B+(*)
• w/Jamie XX: We're New Here [2010, XL], B
• w/Makaya McCraven: We're New Again: A Reimagining by Makaya McCraven [2010–2019, XL], B+(**)

Screamers [1977–1981]

• Demo Hollywood 1977 [1977, Superior Viaduct, EP], B+(**)

The Scruffs

• Wanna Meet the Scruffs? [1977, Power Play], B

Secret Oyster [1974–1976]

• Secret Oyster [1973, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)
• Sea Son [1974, The Laser's Edge], B+(*)
• Straight to the Krankenhaus [1976, The Laser's Edge], B

Sex Pistols [1976–1978]

• Never Mind the Bollocks, Here's the Sex Pistols [1977, Warner Brothers], A
• Kiss This [1976–78, Virgin], A–
• Filthy Lucre Live [1996, Virgin], A–

Shalamar [1976–1991]

• Three for Love [1980, Solar], B+(***)
• Greatest Hits [1978–81, Solar], A–
• Anthology [1977–87, The Right Stuff/Solar, 2CD], A–
• Greatest Hits [1977–90, The Right Stuff/Solar], A–

Sham 69 [1978– ]

• Tell Us the Truth [1978, Sire], B

Pete Shelley (1955–2018)

• Homosapien [1981, Arista], B+
• XL-1 [1983, Grapevine], B+(**)

Shirley and Co. [1975– ]

• Shame Shame Shame [1975, Vibration], B+

Shoes [1974– ]

• Black Vinyl Shoes [1977, 1992), Black Vinyl], B+
• Present Tense [1979, Elektra], B+(***)
• Tongue Twister [1981, Elektra], A–

Judee Sill (1944–79)

• Live in London: The BBC Recordings 1972–1973 [1972–73, Water], B–

Silver Convention [1975– ]

• Save Me [1975, Midland International], B+
• Silver Convention [1976, Midland International], B+
• Madhouse [1976, Midland International], A–
• Golden Girls [1977, Midsong], A–
• Love in a Sleeper [1978, MCA], A
• Greatest Hits [1975–78, Unidisc], A–

Carly Simon (1945– )

• The Best of Carly Simon [1970–75, Elektra], B+
• Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits [1971–99, Arista/Elektra/Rhino], B

Simple Minds [1979– ]

• Themes for Great Cities [1979–81, Stiff], B–

Siouxsie and the Banshees [1978–1995]

• Once Upon a Time: The Singles [(1981), Geffen], B+

Sister Sledge [1975– ]

• We Are Family [1979, Cotillion], B+

Slave [1975–1996]

• Show Time [1981, Cotillion], B+(*)
• Stellar Fungk: The Best of Slave [1977–85, Rhino], B+(*)

The Slits [1979–1981]

• Cut [1979, Antilles], A–

Patti Smith (1946– )

• Horses [1975, Arista], A
• Radio Ethiopia [1976, Arista], B+
• Easter [1978, Arista], A–
• Wave [1979, Arista], B+
• Dream of Life [1988, Arista], A
• Gone Again [1996, Arista], B+
• Gung Ho [2000, Arista], B+
• Land (1975–2002) [1974–2002, Arista, 2 CD], A–
• Trampin' [2003, Columbia], A–
• w/Kevin Shields: The Coral Sea [2005–2006, TBC, 2 CD], B+(*)
• Twelve [2007, Columbia], B+(**)
• Banga [2012, Columbia], A–

Phoebe Snow (1952–2011)

• It Looks Like Snow [1976, Columbia], B+
• Never Letting Go [1977, Columbia], B
• The Best of Phoebe Snow [1974–78, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Very Best of Phoebe Snow [1974–91, Columbia/Legacy], B+(**)
• Live [2008, Verve Forecast], B+(**)

Souther-Hillman-Furay Band [1974–1975]

• The Souther-Hillman-Furay Band [1974, Asylum], C

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes [1976– ]

• The Jukes [1979, Hip-O Select], C+

Sparks [1971– ]

• A Wolfer in Tweeter's Clothing [1972, Bearsville], B–
• Kimono My House [1974, Island], B
• Propaganda [1974, Island], B–
• Hippopotamus [2017, BMG], B
• A Steady Drip Drip Drip [2020, BMG], C+
• The Girls Is Crying in Her Latte [2023, Island], B–

The Specials [1979– ]

• The Specials [1979, Chrysalis], B+(***)
• More Specials [1980, Chrysalis], B+(*)
• Best Of [1979–82, Disky], B
• The Singles Collection [1979–84, Chrysalis], A–
• Encore [2019, Island], B+(*)

Rick Springfield (1949– )

• Working Class Dog [1981, RCA/Legacy], B–
• We Are the '80s [1981–88, RCA/Legacy], B
• Written in Rock: Anthology [1970–2004, RCA/Legacy, 2 CD], C+

Bruce Springsteen (1949– )

• Greetings From Asbury Park NJ [1973, Columbia], B
• The Wild, the Innocent and the E Street Shuffle [1973, Columbia], B
• Born to Run [1975, Columbia], B+
• Hammersmith Odeon, London '75 [1975, Columbia, 2CD], B+(**)
• Darkness on the Edge of Town [1978, Columbia], B–
• The Promise [1977–78, Columbia, 2CD], B+(*)
• The River [1980, Columbia, 2CD], A–
• Nebraska [1982, Columbia], B+
• Born in the USA [1984, Columbia], A
• Live 1975–85 [1975–85, Columbia, 3 CD], B+(***)
• Tunnel of Love [1987, Columbia], A
• Human Touch [1992, Columbia], B–
• Lucky Town [1992, Columbia], B–
• In Concert / MTV Unplugged [1992, Columbia], B–
• The Ghost of Tom Joad [1995, Columbia], B
• Greatest Hits [1975–95, Columbia], B
• Tracks [1972–95, Columbia, 4 CD], B+(**)
• 18 Tracks [1972–99, Columbia], B+(**)
• Live in New York City [2000, Columbia], B+(**)
• The Rising [2002, Columbia], B+
• Devils and Dust [2005, Columbia], A–
• We Shall Overcome: The Seeger Sessions [1997–2006, Columbia], A–
• Bruce Springsteen With the Sessions Band: Live in Dublin [2006, Columbia, 2CD], B+(**)
• Magic [2007, Columbia], A–
• Working on a Dream [2009, Columbia], B
• Wrecking Ball [2012, Columbia], A–
• Chapter and Verse [1966–2012, Columbia], B+(***)
• The Live Series: Songs of the Road [1977–2013, Columbia], B+(*)
• High Hopes [2014, Columbia], B+(*)
• American Beauty [2014, Columbia, EP], C+
• Springsteen on Broadway [2018, Columbia], B+(**)
• Western Stars [2019, Columbia], B–
• Letter to You [2019, Columbia], B+(**)
• Only the Strong Survive [2022, Columbia], B

Squeeze [1978– ]

• Singles — 45's and Under [1978–82, A&M], A–

Ringo Starr (1940– )

• Ringo 2012 [2012, Hip-O], C+

Starry Eyed and Laughing [1974–1975]

• Thought Talk [1975, Columbia], B–

Steely Dan [1972–1981]

• Can't Buy a Thrill [1972, MCA], A
• Countdown to Ecstasy [1973, MCA], A–
• Pretzel Logic [1974, MCA], A+
• Katy Lied [1975, MCA], A
• The Royal Scam [1976, MCA], B+
• Aja [1977, MCA], A–
• Gaucho [1980, MCA], B+
• Two Against Nature [2000, Warner Brothers], A–
• Everything Must Go [2003, Warner Brothers], B+(*)

Stiff Little Fingers [1979– ]

• Inflammable Material [1979, Rough Trade], B+

Stray Cats [1979–1984]

• Blast Off [1989, EMI America], B

String Driven Thing [1972–1975]

• String Driven Thing [1972, Charisma], A–
• The Machine That Cried [1973, Charisma], B

The Stylistics [1971– ]

• The Stylistics [1971, Avco], A–

Suicide [1977– ]

• Suicide [1977, Red Star], B
• Suicide [1980, Antilles/ZE], B+(**)

The Suicide Commandos

• The Commandos Commit Suicide Dance Concert [1978, Anthology], B

Donna Summer (1948–2012)

• Love to Love You Baby [1975, Casablanca], B
• A Love Trilogy [1976, Casablanca], B
• Four Seasons of Love [1976, Casablanca], B+
• I Remember Yesterday [1977, Casablanca], B+
• Once Upon a Time . . . [1977, Casablanca], B+
• Live and More [1978, Casablanca], B+
• Bad Girls [1979, Casablanca], A–
• On the Radio: Greatest Hits [1975–79, Casablanca], A–
• The Dance Collection: A Compilation of Twelve Inch Singles [1977–79, Casablanca], B+
• Bad Girls (Deluxe Edition) [1977–80, Mercury/Chronicles, 2 CD], A
• The Wanderer [1980, Polygram], A–
• She Works Hard for the Money [1983, Mercury], A–
• The Best of Donna Summer (20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection) [1975–83, Mercury], A–
• Cats Without Claws [1984, Warner Brothers], B–
• Another Place and Time [1989, Atlantic], B
• The Donna Summer Anthology [1975–92, Casablanca, 2 CD], A–
• Endless Summer: Donna Summer's Greatest Hits [1975–95, Casablanca], A–
• VH-1 Presents: Live and More Encore! [1999, Epic], C+
• The Journey: The Very Best of Donna Summer [1975–2003, UTV/Mercury, 2 CD], A–
• Crayons [2008, Burgundy], B

Supertramp [1970– ]

• Breakfast in America [1979, A&M], B–

Billy Swan (1942– )

• I Can Help [1974, Monument], B+(**)
• Rock 'n' Roll Moon [1976, Monument], B
• Billy Swan [1976, Monument], B+(***)
• At His Best [1974–76, Monument], A–
• The Best of Billy Swan [1974–82, Epic/Legacy], B+
• Like Elvis Used to Do [1999, Audium Entertainment], B+(**)
• w/Buzz Cason: Billy and Buzz Sing Buddy [2018, Arena], B+(*)

The Sweet [1970–1982]

• Desolation Boulevard [1975, Capitol], B

Rachel Sweet (1963– )

• Fool Around [1978, Stiff], B+

Sylvester (1948–88)

• Mighty Real: Greatest Dance Hits [1977–81, Fantasy], A–

Talking Heads [1977–1992]

• Talking Heads '77 [1977, Sire], A–
• More Songs About Buildings and Food [1978, Sire], A
• Fear of Music [1979, Sire], A–
• Remain in Light [1980, Sire], A+
• The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads [1977–81, Sire], B+
• The Name of This Band Is Talking Heads: 2CD Set [1977–81, Sire/Warner Brothers/Rhino, 2 CD], A–
• Speaking in Tongues [1983, Sire], B+
• Stop Making Sense [1984, Sire], A–
• Little Creatures [1985, Sire], A
• True Stories [1986, Sire], B
• Naked [1988, Sire], A–
• The Best of Talking Heads [1977–88, Sire/Warner Bros./Rhino], A
• Popular Favorites: Sand in the Vaseline [1976–92, Sire, 2 CD], B+

Tavares [1974– ]

• The Best of Tavares [1974–76, Capitol], B+(**)
• Capitol Gold: The Best of Tavares [1974–80, Capitol], B+
• Anthology [1973–81, Capitol, 2CD], B

Teenage Jesus and the Jerks [1977–1979]

• Beirut Slump [1978–79, Atavistic], B+(*)

Television [1977–1992]

• Marquee Moon [1977, Elektra/Rhino], A
• Adventure [1978, Elektra/Rhino], A–
• Blow Up [1978, ROIR], B+(***)
• Live at the Old Waldorf [1978, Rhino Handmade], A–
• Television [1992, Capitol], B+(***)

10cc [1973– ]

• 10cc [1973, UK], B–
• Sheet Music [1974, UK], B–
• The Original Soundtrack [1975, Mercury], C+
• How Dare You? [1976, Mercury], B–

Throbbing Gristle [1977– ]

• The First Annual Report of Throbbing Gristle [1975, Thirsty Ear], B

Johnny Thunders (1952–91)

• So Alone [1978, Warner Brothers], A
• Live From Zürich 1985 [1985, Johnny Thunders Archive], A–
• w/Patti Palladin: Copycats [1988, Restless], B

Tin Huey [1979– ]

• Contents Dislodged During Shipment [1979, Warner Brothers], B+
• Before Obscurity: Bushflow Tapes [1974–79, Smog Veil], B+(**)

Pete Townshend (1945– )

• Who Came First [1972, Track], B+(*)
• w/Ronnie Lane: Rough Mix [1977, Atco], A–

The Trammps [1975– ]

• The Legendary Zing Album Featuring the Fabulous Trammps [1975, Buddah], B
• Trammps [1975, Epic/Legacy], B
• That's Where the Happy People Go [1976, Atlantic], B+
• Disco Inferno [1977, Atlantic], B+
• III [1977, Atlantic], B+

Andrea True

• More, More, More [1976, Buddah], B+

Dwight Twilley (1951–2023)

• Sincerely [1976, Capitol], A–
• Twilley Don't Mind [1977, Capitol], B

Sean Tyla (1947–2020)

• Tyla Gang: Yachtless [1977, Beserkley], B+
• Sean Tyla's Just Popped Out [1980, Polydor], B
• Tyla Gang: Stereo Tactics [2013, Cherry Red], B+(*)
• Live in Stockholm [2014, Cherry Red], B+(*)

UFO [1971–1995]

• Phenomenon [1974, Chrysalis], B+
• Force It [1975, Chrysalis], B+

Ultravox [1977–1987]

• Ultravox [1977, Island], B

The Undertones [1978–1983]

• The Undertones [1979, Sire], B
• Hypnotised [1980, Sire], B
• The Very Best of the Undertones [1976–83, Rkyodisc], B

The Units [1977–1983]

• History of the Units: The Early Years 1977–1983 [1977–83, Community Library], B

Van Halen [1978– ]

• Van Halen [1978, Warner Brothers], C+
• 1984 [1984, Warner Brothers], B

Tom Verlaine (1949– )

• Tom Verlaine [1979, Elektra], A–
• Dreamtime [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
• Words from the Front [1982, Warner Brothers], B
• Cover [1984, Warner Brothers], A–
• Flash Light [1987, IRS], B+

Mike Vernon (1944– )

• Moments of Madness [1973, Sire], B+

The Vibrators [1977– ]

• Pure Mania [1977, Columbia], A
• V2 [1978, Epic], B

Village People [1977– ]

• The Village People [1977, Casablanca], B–
• Macho Man [1978, Casablanca], B
• Cruisin' [1978, Casablanca], B+
• Go West [1979, Casablanca], B

Tom Waits (1949– )

• The Heart of a Saturday Night [1974, Asylum], B–
• Used Songs (1973–1980) [1973–80, Elektra/Rhino], B+(**)
• Swordfishtrombones [1983, Island], A–
• Rain Dogs [1985, Island], B+
• Frank's Wild Years [1987, Island], B+
• Bone Machine [1992, Island], B+
• The Black Rider [1993, Island], B+(***)
• Beautiful Maladies: The Island Years [1983–93, Island], A–
• Mule Variations [1999, Epitaph], A–
• Alice [2002, Anti-], B+(***)
• Blood Money [2002, Anti-], A–
• Real Gone [2004, Anti-], B+(***)
• Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards [2006, Anti-, 3 CD], A–
• Glitter and Doom Live [2008, Anti-, 2CD], B+(**)
• Bad as Me [2011, Anti-], A–

Joe Walsh (1947– )

• But Seriously Folks [1978, Asylum], B–

War [1970–1994]

• The World Is a Ghetto [1972, Rhino], B+
• Why Can't We Be Friends? [1976, Rhino], B+
• Greatest Hits [1971–76, United Artists], A–
• The Very Best of War [1970–94, Atlantic/Rhino], B+(***)

Leon Ware (1940– )

• Moon Ride [2008, Stax], B+(*)

Bob Weir (1947– )

• Ace [1972, Arista], B+(***)

David Werner

• Whiz Kid [1974, RCA], B
• Imagination Quota [1975, RCA], A–
• David Werner [1979, Epic], B+

West, Bruce and Laing [1973–1974]

• Live 'n' Kickin' [1974, Windfall], E+

Rusty Wier

• Don't It Make You Wanna Dance? [1975, 20th Century], B+

Wet Willie [1971–1979]

• Keep on Smilin' [1974, Capricorn], C–

Barry White (1944– )

• Barry White's Greatest Hits [1973–75, Casablanca], A–
• All-Time Greatest Hits [1973–78, Mercury], A–

The Wild Magnolias [1974– ]

• The Wild Magnolias [1974, Polygram], A–
• They Call Us Wild [1975, Polydor], B+
• The Wild Magnolias / They Call Us Wild [1974–75, Sunnyside, 2 CD], A–

The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976– ]

• The Wild Tchoupitoulas [1976, Island], A

Deniece Williams (1950– )

• This Is Niecy [1976, Columbia/Legacy], B+

Lucinda Williams (1953– )

• Ramblin' [1978, Folkways], A–
• Happy Woman Blues [1980, Folkways], A–
• Lucinda Williams [1988, Rough Trade], A+
• Passionate Kisses [1989, Chameleon], B+
• Sweet Old World [1992, Chameleon], A
• Car Wheels on a Gravel Road [1998, Polygram], A+
• Essence [2001, Lost Highway], A
• World Without Tears [2003, Lost Highway], A–
• Live at the Fillmore [2003, Lost Highway, 2 CD], B+(***)
• West [2007, Lost Highway], A–
• Little Honey [2008, Lost Highway], B+(***)
• Blessed [2011, Lost Highway], A–
• Blessed: Kitchen Tapes [2011, Lost Highway], B+(*)
• The Ghosts of Highway 20 [2016, Highway, 2CD], B+(***)
• Good Souls Better Angels [2020, Highway], A–
• Stories From a Rock N Roll Heart [2023, Highway], A–

Tony Wilson (1947– )

• I Like Your Style [1976, Bearsville], A–

Jesse Winchester (1944– )

• Jesse Winchester [1970, Ampex], B+(***)

Pete Wingfield (1948– )

• Breakfast Special [1975, Island], B

Wire [1977– ]

• Pink Flag [1977, Enigma], A
• Chairs Missing [1978, Enigma], A–
• Not About to Die: Studio Demos 1977–1978 [1977–78, Pinkflag], A–
• 25 Oct 1978 Bradford University [Legal Bootleg Series] [1978, Pink Flag], A–
• 154 [1979, Enigma], B+
• On Returning (1977–1979) [1977–79, Enigma], A
• The Ideal Copy [1987, Enigma], B
• A Bell Is a Cup Until It Is Struck [1988, Enigma], B+
• 21 July 1988 Astoria, London [Legal Bootleg Series] [1988, Pink Flag], B+(*)
• Wire 1985–1990: The A List [1985–90, Elektra], A–
• Wir: The First Letter [1991, Mute], B+
• 08 Dec 2000 Queen's Hall, Edinburgh [Legal Bootleg Series] [2000, Pink Flag], B+(***)
• 14 Sept 2002, Metro, Chicago [Legal Bootleg Series] [2002, Pink flag], A–
• Send [2003, Pink Flag], B+
• Red Barked Tree [2011, Pink Flag], B+(***)
• The Black Session: Paris, 10 May 2011 [2011, Pink Flag], B+(*)
• Change Becomes Us [2013, Pink Flag], B+(**)
• Wire [2015, Pink Flag], B+(***)
• Nocturnal Koreans [2016, Pink Flag, EP], A–
• Silver / Lead [2017, Pink Flag], B+(*)
• Mind Hive [2020, Pink Flag], B+(***)
• 10:20 [2010–2020, Pink Flag], B+(*)

Bill Withers (1938–2020)

• Just As I Am [1971, Columbia/Legacy], B+(***)
• Still Bill [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A
• Live at Carnegie Hall [1972, Columbia/Legacy], A–
• The Best of Bill Withers [1971–74, Sussex], A–
• Menagerie [1977, Columbia/Legacy], B
• Lean on Me: The Best of Bill Withers [1971–84, Columbia/Legacy], B+
• The Best of Bill Withers: Lean on Me [1971–85, Columbia/Legacy], B

The Wizards From Kansas [1970– ]

• The Wizards From Kansas [1970, Radioactive], B

Ron Wood (1947– )

• w/Ronnie Lane: Mahoney's Last Stand [1976, New Millennium], B+
• Ronnie Wood & His Wild Five: Mad Lad: A Live Tribute to Chuck Berry [2019, BMG], B+(***)

Roy Wood (1946– )

• Wizzard's Brew [1973, United Artists], B
• Boulders [1973, United Artists], B+
• Introducing Eddy and the Falcons [1974, United Artists], B+
• Mustard [1975, United Artists], B
• On the Road Again [1979, Warner Brothers], B–

Bernie Worrell (1944–2016)

• w/Cindy Blackman Santana, John King: Spherical [1994, Infrequent Seams], B+(**)

Wreckless Eric (1954– )

• The Whole Wide World [1979, Stiff], B+
• w/Len Bright Combo: Wreckless Eric Presents the Len Bright Combo [1986, Fire], B+(**)
• w/Amy Rigby: Wreckless Eric and Amy Rigby [2007–2008, Stiff], A–
• w/Amy Rigby: Two-Way Family Favourites [2010, Southern Domestic], B
• w/Amy Rigby: A Working Museum [2012, Southern Domestic], A–
• America [2015, Fire], B+(***)
• Construction Time and Demolition [2018, Southern Domestic], B+(***)
• Transience [2019, Southern Domestic], B+(*)
• Leisureland [2023, Tapete], B+(***)

X-Ray Spex [1976– ]

• Germ Free Adolescents [1978, Blue Plate], A+
• The Anthology [1977–78, Sanctuary/Castle, 2CD], A
• Live @ the Roundhouse London 2008 [2008, Year Zero], A–

XTC [1978– ]

• White Music [1978, Geffen], B
• Go 2 [1978, Geffen], B+
• Drums and Wires [1979, Geffen], B+
• Black Sea [1980, Geffen], B–
• Waxworks: Some Singles 1977–1982 [1977–82, Geffen], B+
• Skylarking [1986, Geffen], A–
• Oranges and Lemons [1989, Geffen], B–
• Apple Venus, Pt. 1 [1999, TVT], B–

X__X [1978–1979]

• X Sticky Fingers X [1978–80, Smog Veil], B+(**)
• Albert Ayler's Ghosts Live at the Yellow Ghetto [2014–2015, Smog Veil, EP], B+(***)

The Yankees [1978– ]

• High and Inside [1978, Big Sound], B+

Young Marble Giants [1979–1981]

• Colossal Youth [1980, Rough Trade], B

Warren Zevon (1947–2003)

• Warren Zevon [1976, Asylum], B+
• Excitable Boy [1978, Asylum], A–
• Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School [1980, Asylum], B–
• Stand in the Fire [1980, Asylum], B+(***)
• The Envoy [1982, Asylum], A–
• A Quiet Normal Life: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–82, Asylum], A–
• Sentimental Hygiene [1987, Virgin], B+
• My Ride's Here [2002, Artemis], B+
• Genius: The Best of Warren Zevon [1976–2002, Elektra/Rhino], A
• The Wind [2003, Artemis], A–

ZZ Top [1970– ]

• Tres Hombres [1973, Warner Brothers], B
• The Best of ZZ Top [1970–75, Warner Brothers], B
• Deguello [1979, Warner Brothers], A
• El Loco [1981, Warner Brothers], B+
• Eliminator [1983, Warner Brothers], B
• Rancho Texicano: The Very Best of ZZ Top [1970–92, Warner Brothers, 2CD], A–
• Mescalero [2003, RCA], A–
• La Futura [2012, Mercury], B+(***)

Various Artists

• Beserkley Charbusters Volume 1 [1975, Beserkley], B+
• The Best of Perception and Today Records [1969–74, BBE, 2CD], B+(***)
• The Best Punk Album in the World . . . Ever! [1975–84, Virgin, 2CD], A–
• Black and Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 1 [1969–97, Trikont], A–
• Black and Proud: The Soul of the Black Panther Era, Vol. 2 [1957–98, Trikont], B+
• Black Power: Music of a Revolution [1968–79, Shout Factory, 2 CD], A
• Casey Casem Presents America's Top 10 Through the Years: The 70s [1970–79, Top Sail/Warner Special Products], B
• Chitlin Circuit Soul! [1972–2000, Rhino], A–
• Dance Floor Divas: The '70s [1974–82, Rhino], A
• Disco Not Disco: Post Punk, Electro & Leftfield Dance Classics 1974–1986 [1974–86, !K7/Strut], B+(**)
• The Disco Years, Vol. 1: Turn the Beat Around [1974–78, Rhino], A
• The Disco Years, Vol. 2: On the Beat [1978–81, Rhino], A–
• The Disco Years, Vol. 3: Boogie Feever [1974–79, Rhino], B+
• The Disco Years, Vol. 4: Lost in Music [(1992), Rhino], A–
• DIY: The New York Punk Scene: Blank Generation [1975–78, Rhino], B+
• DIY: UK Pop I: Teenage Kicks [1976–79, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Pop II: Starry Eyes [1978–79, Rhino], A–
• DIY: UK Punk I: Anarchy in the UK [1976–77, Rhino], A
• DIY: UK Punk II: The Modern World [1977–78, Rhino], A–
• Fame: Jon Savage's Secret History of Post-Punk 78–81 [1978–81, Caroline True], B+(**)
• The Funk Box [1970–82, Hip-O, 4 CD], A
• The Funky 16 Corners [1969–74, Stones Throw], A–
• Funky Stuff: The Best of Funk Essentials [1973–79, Mercury], A–
• Get Down and Boogie [1974–76, Casablanca], B+
• Hard Rock Cafe: Party Rock [(1998), Rhino], B+
• Live at Raul's [1979, 2019), Steady Boy], B+(*)
• Mainstream Funk: Funk, Soul, Spiritual Jazz 1971–75 [1971–75, WeWantSounds], B+(**)
• Miami Sound: Rare Funk and Soul From Miami, Florida 1967–1974 [1967–74, Soul Jazz], B+(**)
• Miami Sound: More Funk and Soul From Miami, Florida 1967–1974 [1967–74, Soul Jazz], B+(**)
• Millennium Funk Party [1972–83, Rhino], A–
• Mutant Disco: A Subtle Dislocation of the Norm [1978–82, ZE, 2CD], A–
• Mutant Disco #3: Garage Sale [1979–92, ZE], B+
• New Millennium Funk Party [1967–86, Rhino], A–
• New York Noise: Dance Music From the New York Underground 1977–1982 [1977–82, Soul Jazz], B+(**)
• 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything [1971, Island], A–
• No New York [1978, Mango], B
• N.Y No Wave: The Ultimate East Village 80's Soundtrack [1978–80, ZE], B+
• Ork Records: New York, New York [1975–79, Numero Group, 2CD], B+(***)
• Punk 45: Burn Rubber City, Burn! Akron, Ohio: Punk and the Decline of the Mid-West 1975–80 [1975–80, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• Punk 45: Chaos in the City of Angels and Devils: Hollywood From X to Zero and Hardcore on the Beaches: Punk in Los Angeles 1977–81 [1977–81, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• Punk 45: Extermination Nights in the Sixth City: Cleveland, Ohio: Punk and the Decline of the Mid-West 1975–82 [1975–82, Soul Jazz], A–
• Punk 45: I'm a Mess! D-I-Y or Die! Art, Trash and Neon: Punk 45s in the UK 1977–78 [1977–78, Soul Jazz], B+(**)
• Punk 45: Les Punks: The French Connection: The First Wave of French Punk 1977–80 [1977–80, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• Punk 45: Underground Punk in the United States of America, Vol. 1: Kill the Hippies! Kill Yourself! The American Nation Destroys Its Young [1973–80, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• Punk 45: Underground Punk and Post-Punk in the UK 1977–81, Vol. 2: There Is No Such Thing as Society: Get a Job, Get a Car, Get a Bed, Get Drunk! [1977–81, Soul Jazz], B+(***)
• ?uestlove Presents Babies Makin' Babies [1973–78, Urban Theory], B+
• Rough Trade Shops: Post Punk Vol 01 [1977–2002, Mute, 2 CD], B+
• '70s Soul: Gold [1970–79, Hip-O, 2 CD], A–
• 6 Degrees of P-Funk: The Best of George Clinton and His Funk Family [1979–96, Epic/Legacy], B–
• Smooth Grooves: The Essential Collection [1972–78, Rhino], A
• Soul of a Nation: Afro-Centric Visions in the Age of Black Power: Underground Jazz, Street Funk and the Roots of Rap 1968–79 [1968–79, Soul Jazz], B+(*)
• Soul Train Hall of Fame: 20th Anniversary [1972–84, Rhino, 3 CD], B
• Stone Crush: Memphis Modern Soul 1977–1987 [1977–87, Light in the Attic], B+(**)
• Titan! It's All Pop! [1978–81, Numero Group, 2 CD], B–
• What Goes On: The Songs of Lou Reed [1967–2019, Ace], A–
• The World Needs Changing: Street Funk and Jazz Grooves 1967–1976 [1967–76, BGP], B+(*)
• ZE Records Presents Undercover [1979–2004, ZE], B+
• ZE Xmas Record Reloaded 2004 [1981–2004, ZE], B