Author Archives: Franko

About Franko

Hi, I'm just a person with a love of music, a lot of records and some spare time. My opinions are comments not reviews and are mine so don't be offended if I have slighted your favourite artist. I have listened to a lot of music and I don't pretend to be impartial. You can contact me on franklycollectible@gmail.com though I would rather you left a comment. I also sell music at http://www.franklycollectible.com Cheers

PAUL REVERE & THE RAIDERS – Hard ‘n’ Heavy (with marshmallow) – (Columbia) – 1969

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Franko

Paul Revere & the Raiders are a joy and should be in the pantheon of rock groups. Perhaps The Raiders are closer to that status in the United States but here, in Australia, they are relatively unknown. I suspect we … Continue reading →

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DR HOOK – Sometimes You Win … – (Capitol) – 1979

Posted on March 9, 2014 by Franko

"Sometimes you win …." is a dangerous album title if you half smart critics (myself included) skulking on the sidelines because "Sometimes you lose" is bound to follow. But Dr Hook did in fact "win" with this album as it … Continue reading →

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DAVID & JONATHAN – Michelle – (Capitol) – 1966

Posted on March 2, 2014 by Franko

I love 60s music. It was a pretty amazing decade musically and I’m not just talking about the obvious mainstream recollections of it: Merseybeat, surf music, soul, psychedelia, folk rock. I love all the in-betweens and forgotten sounds: the frat … Continue reading →

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GENE PITNEY – Golden Greats – (CBS) – 1967

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Franko

I have commented on a few other Gene Pitney albums in the past so check those out for biographical details. I have said this in the past before: “Gene was a consummate (if occasionally melodramatic) vocalist. What he did do … Continue reading →

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THE JIM CARROLL BAND – I Write Your Name – (Atlantic) – 1983

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Franko

I have commented on Jim Carroll before. He was a fascinating character from New York’s New Wave scene. His music is both perceptive and attitude filled though sometimes it does not make for comfortable listening. Read my other comment for … Continue reading →

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SHAWN PHILLIPS – Second Contribution – (A&M) – 1970

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Franko

I always feel a little dirty when I listen to  hippie music, though I'm not sure what hippie music is. I like Melanie, Brewer & Shipley, Simon & Garfunkel, The Youngbloods, Jefferson Airplane, The Turtles, Donovan, Country Joe, Arlo Guthrie … Continue reading →

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DIANA ROSS – Baby It’s Me – (Motown) – 1977

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Franko

I don’t think I’m a sensitive new age male or a metrosexual though I’m well acquainted with my sensitive side and don’t mind expressing the same. I can say I like Broadway soundtracks, film musicals, 60s girl groups, Melanie LPs … Continue reading →

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ROCKY SULLIVAN – Illegal Entry – (Rag Baby Records) – 1980

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Franko

Rocky Sullivan. Great name. Though it’s not his name. Rocky Sullivan was born as Anthony Galante in New York in 1948. He recorded with doo wop group The Visuals in the early 1960s, then with The Braid in the mid-70s … Continue reading →

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ROGER McGUINN – Peace on You – (Columbia) – 1974

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Franko

More McGuinn! Can you ever have enough McGuinn? Perhaps, but I have not reached that point yet and I doubt I will as he is consistently interesting even when his (solo) albums don’t achieve greatness. In relation his Thunderbyrd (1977) … Continue reading →

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TRINI LOPEZ – The Folk Album – (Reprise) – 1965

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Franko

For a long time I didn’t pay any attention to Trini Lopez. By that I do not mean I didn’t like him. I just, sort of, ignored him. I assumed, wrongly, that he was an MOR lightweight signed to Frank … Continue reading →

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