*** 1970's Album Draft - Commentary Thread ***

[DMT]

I'm so jaded about Boston since all their subsequent stuff either sucked or was pale imitations of the original.

Didn't realize you were a Bowie fan, why didn't you participate in the Bowie draft? Ziggy is considered by most to be his best but I have it a close 2nd behind Hunky Dory and 3rd is just a nose back.

[Mithrandir]

Abraxas is a phenomenal album. "Hope You're Feeling Better" is my favorite Santana song. Every song is great on it. "Se a Cabo" is another all time fave from them.

Love the Boston pick..They were on my list.

Cheap Trick is so damn cool..Bun E. is the coolest drummer in rock and roll!

[revo]

I'm so jaded about Boston since all their subsequent stuff either sucked or was pale imitations of the original.

While their next album wasn't nearly up to these standards, Don't Look Back is a killer song though.

[Mithrandir]

I'm so jaded about Boston since all their subsequent stuff either sucked or was pale imitations of the original.

I disagree.. They had some excellent songs after the debut album..at least for my tastes

[Mithrandir]

While their next album wasn't nearly up to these standards, Don't Look Back is a killer song though.

I actually prefer the second album...but that will be a discussion for later

[Friarfan]

Revo, you skipped Lucky...I'm certain he wasn't taking Boston but we should wait til Johnny posts his pick.

Whoops, didn't realize Lucky was skipped. I'll leave my pick up but Lucky can have it if he wants

[Mithrandir]

I never listened to the Stooges because I always thought of Iggy as a moron. The songs are pretty good..but I still think he's a maroon (as Bugs would say)

[chancellor]

Didn't realize you were a Bowie fan, why didn't you participate in the Bowie draft? Ziggy is considered by most to be his best but I have it a close 2nd behind Hunky Dory and 3rd is just a nose back.

I ran really hot and cold on Bowie; there's a couple out there that got rave critical reviews, but I just really don't like. Plus, I have to draft by smartphone while at work, which I wasn't willing to do for Bowie. For 70s LPs, yes. I do like Hunky Dory, but I think Ziggy is by far his best. Add that the instructions on the back of the LP were taped over numerous stereos (including mine) during college days, well, that made it perfect for me.

[TheGaffer]

Boy, Boston's debut is a killer. "Rock and Roll Band" traffics too much in cliche for me, but the rest of the songs rock, but Longtime/Peace of Mind are just great, and of course More than a Feeling. That's a nice one where I can't imagine we'll see the 2nd album from them (or the others, not being 70s picks).

[Erik]

Whoops, thought I picked 6th.

He was randomized into the 6th slot after the first round. You now pick 7th.

[chancellor]

Abraxas is a phenomenal album. "Hope You're Feeling Better" is my favorite Santana song. Every song is great on it. "Se a Cabo" is another all time fave from them.

Thanks, Mith. You scared the crap out of me when you took III - I thought you snaked Abraxas on me. Not that III isn't great, but I simply love Abraxas. Se a Cabo is a personal fav. And even if it's overplayed on classic rock stations, Black Magic Woman still remains incredible.

Your T.Rex pick is a cool one - I have them on my list, but was admittedly looking at them later.

[overkill94]

Boston's debut was on my list but its radio overplay made it tough for me to pull the trigger. It was one of the first albums I ever purchased and I was blown away that every single song got played on the radio.

[Erik]

Boston's debut is the greatest achievement of mid/late '70s "corporate rock." Yes, it may have been produced for maximum slickness and earwormage, but all the songs are damn good, and Tom Scholz was one of the few true visionaries in that genre.

Oddly, I had it on cassette, where the order was all messed up -- some record companies did that so as to keep the lengths of the sides as equal as possible and minimize fast forwarding and rewinding -- so Revo's breakdown of sides is different from what I knew. Side 1: More than a Feeling, Peace of Mind, Something About You, Let Me Take You Home Tonight. Side 2: Rock and Roll Band, Smokin', Hitch a Ride, Foreplay/Long Time.

[Pogues]

I didn't want Raw Power. Really. I didn't. I didn't want it. I did not want Raw Power. Did not. No. No.

I DIDN'T WANT RAW POWER!

[BuckyBuckner]

I would have bet the farm before the draft started that Bucky would have both Thin Lizzy and Cheap Trick in his roster. Was even thinking about taking In Color just to be a dick. :-)

TheGaffer making my decision easier for my next pick. Nice one! I'm fairly certain that Revo won't be snaking any of my picks from me ;-)

I guess I am that predictable. I'm sure damn glad you didn't pick In Color and if you did I would be furious.