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Vol III, Issue 5 – Marequee moon (01 Mar 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 5 – Marquee moon (01 Mar 2018)

Name of song- Marquee moon
Band- Television
Album- Marquee Moon
Writer- Tom Verlaine
Release year- 1977
Chart records
# 30 – UK Singles Chart
# 381- Rolling Stones’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Times
# 41- Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitar Songs
Similar artists- Ramones, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Velvet Underground, Talking Heads

 

Marquee moon

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Television is considered the masters of Punk Rock. Formed in New York Post Punk scene in 1973 by Tom Verlaine (Vocals/guitars), Richard Lloyd (Guitars), Billy Ficca (Drums) and Richard Hell (Bass), Television is one band which has remained so influential to the entire generations of rock music with hardly 3 albums. In their early days till 1975, they were prototype punk rock band with combination of Verlaine and Hell’s guitars. Subsequently, due to the growing tensions between the two, Hell quit and Richard Lloyd gradually became more influential in song writing as well as guitars. With addition of Fred Smith on bass, the new quartet debuted in 1977 with “Marquee Moon”. Most critics consider this to be one of the most influential debut albums of all times. This album is constantly featured in the top list of best rock guitar albums since then, even till today.

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Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

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Vol III, Issue 3 – Mr. Make Believe (01 Feb 2018)

 

 

Name of song– Mr. Make Believe

Singer- Gene Simmons

Album- Gene Simmons

Writer– Gene Simmons

Release year– 1978

Similar artists– Kiss, Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth, Motley Crue, Quiet Riot

 

Mr. Make Believe

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

KISS is a hard rock band whose fame in the seventies and early eighties remained unparalleled. They have numerous hot numbers to their credits and are well loved by rock fans all over the world. Formed by Paul Stanley (Rhythm guitars/vocals), Gene Simmons (Bass guitars/vocals), Ace Frehley (Lead guitars/vocals) and Pete Criss (Drums/vocals) in New York in 1973, they were an amazing band with incredible hit numbers, extraordinary face painting make ups and elaborate stage shows. In 1978, they were at the commercial peak of their career, with 4 platinum albums just under two years. During this era, they ventured out for something extra-ordinary. All the 4 members released 4 solo albums under the name KISS, with similar album covers, with no artists contributing any to the other. This was perhaps their method of easing the tensions among the members, to showcase their own creativity; or maybe it was a very attractive market ploy. Whatever, all the albums were successful and consolidated KISS’s success further.

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Vol II, Issue 20 – At seventeen (15 Nov 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 20 – At seventeen (15 Nov 2017)

 

 Name of song– At seventeen

Singer- Janis Ian

Album- Between the lines

Writer– Janis Ian

Release year– 1975

Peak chart positions-

          # 1 – Canada RPM adult contemporary

# 1 – US Billboard adult contemporary

# 1 – US Cash Box Top 100

# 3 – US Billboard Hot 100

# 6 – Canada RPM Top Singles

# 18 – Australia Kent Music Report

 

Special mentions

Grammy Awards – Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1976)

Grammy Awards Nominations – Record of the year (1976)

Grammy Awards Nominations – Song of the year (1976)

 

Similar artists– Joni Mitchell, Laura Nyro

 

At seventeen

 

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Although Janis Ian may be an unfamiliar name for the rock fans, her contribution to rock music is definitely worth mentioning. Janis Ian broke into American folk music scene during mid-sixties as a teenager. Most remarkably known as a Grammy Award winner for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1976, she has left an amazing legacy in the musical field. She is a multi talented artist- besides being a poet, a singer as well as a musician; she is also famous as science fiction writer! Her autobiography, “Society’s child” is also equally successful. Although Ian has a low profile life, her contribution to the music world just cannot be ignored.

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Vol II, Issue 19 – Whatever you want (01 Nov 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 19 – Whatever you want (01 Nov 2017)

 

 

Name of song– Whatever you want

Band- Status Quo

Album- Whatever You Want

Writer– Rick Parfitt, Andy Bown

Release year– 1979

Peak chart positions-

          # 4 – UK Singles Charts (1979)

Similar artists– Slade, Dave Edmunds, Uriah Heep, Golden Earring, Nazareth

 

Whatever you want

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

Famous as a British boogie rock band, Status Quo was formed originally by Francis Rossi and Alan Lancaster in 1962. After various line-up changes and with the addition of Rick Parfitt in 1967, they ultimately became Status Quo in 1969. They have had numerous hits and are famous for evergreen numbers like “In the army now”, “Rockin’ all over the world”, “Pictures of matchstick men”, “Whatever you want”, “Down down” etc to name a few. Actually, they hold the Guinness Book of World Records for maximum number of UK Hit Singles (61) than any other band in history. They were also awarded Brit Awards in 1991 for their contribution to music..

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Vol II, Issue 18 – Gods of war (15 Oct 2017)

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Vol II, Issue 18 – Gods of war (15 Oct 2017)

 

Name of song– Gods of war

Band- Def Leppard

Album- Hysteria

Writer– Joe Elliot

Release year– 1987

Similar artists– Poison, Warrant, Winger, Cinderella, Bon Jovi

Gods of war

Reviewers- Bikash Shrestha/Nirab Kayastha

“Def Leppard” of course requires no introduction to a rock fan. Formed in 1977 in Sheffield, England, they were part of the new wave of British heavy metal movement. With their 2nd album “High ‘n’ Dry” in 1981, they broke into the rock scene, and with their 3rd album “Pyromania” in 1983, they established themselves as the rock music’s permanent act. With subsequent “Hysteria” in 1987, they stormed the charts worldwide and topped the UK and US charts. “Hysteria” has sold over 25 million copies worldwide and spawned seven hit singles. It has now gained the cult status among the list of “Greatest albums of all times”. Presently Def Leppard is considered one of the world’s best-selling music artists. They are one of five rock bands who had two original studio albums selling in excess of 10 million copies. And after more than 40 years, they are still going strong and tough!

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