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Author Archives: Franko
THE NEIGHBORHOODS – Reptile Men – (Emergo) – 1987
A post powerpop band. I’m not sure what that makes them. Don’t say "post powerpop" They are a 3-piece (naturally enough for a powerpop band) The Neighborhoods were formed in 1977 and hail from Boston. Apparently, they were quite popular … Continue reading
THE RADIATORS – Life’s a Gamble – (EMI) – 1984
It’s not fashionable to like The Radiators. I’m not sure if it ever was fashionable to like The Radiators. But they are still touring some 30 years after they began. The Radiators are an Australian icon. I hesitate saying “The … Continue reading
JIM POST – Colorado Exile – (Fantasy) – 1974
I know at least one friend, actually only one, who would salivate over the sleeve of this record. A man, a backpack, and a mountain. I’m sure, on the sleeve alone, he would have plonked down $1, as I did, for … Continue reading
TOMMY JAMES – My Head, My Bed & My Red Guitar – (Roulette) – 1971
Tommy James created some of the best pop of the mid to late 60s with his band Tommy James and the Shondells Allmusic: Tommy James & the Shondells — the very mention of their name, even to someone who doesn’t … Continue reading
MELANIE – Arabesque – (Blanche Records) – 1982
Fuck I loved Melanie when I was younger. Well actually I loved two albums: “Candles in the Rain” from 1970 and “Gather Me” from 1971 They were the albums that seemed to always be in op-shops in the 80s. … Continue reading
CHRIS HILLMAN – Slippin’ Away – (Asylum) – 1976
On a comment I did about Hillman’s "Clear Sailing" album from 1977 I said this by way of background, "Anyone even remotely interested in country rock knows Chris Hillman. His PR is not as successful as many others in … Continue reading
BOBBY GOLDSBORO – Summer [The First Time] – (United Artists) – 1973
If you walk into a op shop you are bound to find a Bobby Goldsboro album. Check my other comments on Goldsboro for biographical detail and the usual observation that if you “Walk into a op shop and you are … Continue reading
BOBBY DARIN – Something Special – (Atlantic) – 1967
Bobby Darin is a legend. I get tired starting comments with the so and so is a legend. But I have to. I find it easy to put it out there from the start and then work backwards. Which is … Continue reading
DON EVERLY – Don Everly – (Ode) – 1971
The Everly Brothers are legends. Just about all of their albums are worthwhile whilst some are brilliant. Unfortunately they, like so many of their era, are considered to be a singles act. This is unfortunate because their albums hold … Continue reading
MICKEY NEWBURY – I Came to Hear the Music – (Elektra) – 1974
Newbury was friends with Townes Van Zandt and occupied the same territory as him but no cult has developed around Newbury since his death as it has with Townes. Townes is great but, Newbury is better. They both write direct … Continue reading
