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

HOTHOUSE FLOWERS – People – (London) – 1988

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

Sorry if the following is "bitty" but it's late.   I recall who Hothouse Flowers were but I have no idea what they sounded like. Frankly, I wasn't really doing the Top 40 in the 80s. The 80s are perhaps the greatest … Continue reading →

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STORIES – Stories – (Kama Sutra) – 1972

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

I have one other Stories album (their third) and I found it a little patchy. Having said that I never got rid of it so I might put it on again as it has been over fifteen years since I listened … Continue reading →

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DAVID CASSIDY – The Higher They Climb The Harder They Fall – (RCA) – 1975

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

Back in "what Frank is listening to #27 – Home is where the Heart Is" I put forward a "defence" of David Cassidy. Refer to that if you wish. This album does nothing to change my defence. Also, refer back to #27 … Continue reading →

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BEDLAM – Bedlam – (Chrysalis) – 1973

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

Certainly is.   The first thing that hits you in the face about this LP is the sleeve that could be a Black Sabbath sleeve but unfortunately Bedlam steer away from the hard rock that Black Sabbath espoused (rock bordering on metal) and cover … Continue reading →

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JOHN HARTFORD – Morning Bugle – (Warner Brothers) – 1972

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

I said this in an earlier comment: Is John Hartford an acquired taste? Maybe. Though a lot of that "maybe" depends on where you start in his repertoire and what you know of music before hand. For background on Hartford … Continue reading →

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GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Now! – (Liberty) – 1968

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

what Frank is listening to #162 – GARY LEWIS & THE PLAYBOYS – Now! – (Liberty) – 1968    This comment was brought to you with great difficulty. My amp blew in the front room last year. Rather than carting down … Continue reading →

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THE CYRKLE – Red Rubber Ball – (Columbia) – 1966

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

I knew next to nothing about this band when I got this album not that long ago.   In some ways there is nothing better than being surprised by something you have little knowledge about. Let's face it, you run the … Continue reading →

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MANU DIBANGO – Soul Makossa – (Atlantic) – 1972

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

This is one I picked up some time ago (15 years ?) and have listened to but was never convinced I should keep. My ear for jazz has, however, improved since my youth and I find this album improves, accordingly, … Continue reading →

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HAZEL O’CONNOR – Cover Plus – (Albion) – 1981

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

A little Lene Lovich, a little Grace Jones and a little English New Wave goes a long way.   Too long on this album.   I'm largely unfamiliar with Hazel O'Connor's work (though I know who she is) and I haven't … Continue reading →

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THE ASTRONAUTS – For You – From Us – (RCA) – 1965

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Franko

I got this from the US recently for $3 (+ $14 postage – sigh – can someone invent a cheaper form of sending parcels from A to B?).   I've had their first album since the 1980s and that's a … Continue reading →

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