Procol Harum – A Salty Dog (1969): Forgotten Series
Procol Harum’s ‘A Salty Dog’ was a lot to digest, yet there is no question the album remains a noble artistic statement.
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The Ramones – Pleasant Dreams (1981): Forgotten Series
Reactions were indeed mixed for ‘Pleasant Dreams,’ but, in the end, the Ramones’ sixth studio effort stands as their last truly great album.
Badfinger’s Joey Molland – The Pilgrim (1992): Forgotten Series
The specter of Badfinger manifests throughout, but ‘The Pilgrim’ ends up reinforcing Joey Molland’s ability to stand on his own.
Unit 4 + 2 – Unit Four Plus Two (1969): Forgotten Series
Emerging in an age when heavy rock was the happening thing, Unit 4 + 2’s self-titled 1969 album was unfairly deemed a dated anomaly.
The Remains – The Remains (1966): On Second Thought
‘The Remains’ documents the unstoppable exuberance of an exciting – and sadly short-lived – young band.
The Young Rascals – Groovin’ (1967): On Second Thought
Although the Young Rascals were already tuned in and tight, ‘Groovin” showed off a new-found sense of maturity and sophistication.
Ashton Gardner and Dyke, “Resurrection Shuffle” (1971): One Track Mind
Filled with funky, blues-battered dynamics, Ashton Gardner and Dyke’s “Resurrection Shuffle” seized the radio dial in the summer of 1971.
The Temptations – All Directions (1972): On Second Thought
Mixing and matching experimental edges with bouts of moodiness, the Temptations stage more exceptional performances throughout ‘All Directions.’
Mickey Stephens and the Poor Blue – Wasteground (2018)
Put together by Mighty Shamrocks veteran Mickey Stephens, the Poor Blue’s ‘Wasteground’ is a rootsy, autobiographical tour de force.
The Lovin’ Spoonful – Daydream (1966): On Second Thought
The Lovin’ Spoonful really sounded like nobody except themselves, and their 1966 sophomore release ‘Daydream’ consistently underscored that individuality.
