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  • 422 Willie Nelson – Stardust

    422 Willie Nelson – Stardust

    In April of 1978, beloved pot enthusiast and Highwayman, Willie Nelson, released his 22nd studio album. Following the breakout success of 1975’s The Redheaded Stranger, 1976’s platinum selling Wanted! The Outlaws, and 1978’s #3 Billboard Country Top Country Album, From Lefty To Willie, Nelson decided he’d like to record some songs from his childhood. With…

  • 421 Marvin Gaye – Here, My Dear

    421 Marvin Gaye – Here, My Dear

    In December of 1978, Marvin Gaye released is 15th studio album. Herein lies the tale of a man, his divorce, the four months of studio time and double LP he made chronicling it. Let’s talk Marvin Gaye, Here, My Dear!

  • 420 The Saints – Eternally Yours

    420 The Saints – Eternally Yours

    Known Australian band not named INXS or AC/DC, The Saints, released their sophomore album in May of 1978. Recorded in 1977 and originally title International Robots, the album is considered by the band to be their first proper release, as the previous record, (I’m) Stranded, was made of various demos. It is considered to be…

  • 419 Dire Straits – Dire Straits

    419 Dire Straits – Dire Straits

    In June of 1978, known band featuring Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits, released thier debut album. With Steve Winwood’s brother working the faders, the record took just under a month to produce. Critical reception varied from “an accomplished debut” to “It’s almost as if they were aware that their forte has nothing to do with what’s…

  • 418 Devo – Q: Are We Not Men A: We Are Devo!

    418 Devo – Q: Are We Not Men A: We Are Devo!

    In the year 1978, known Akronites and pioneers who got scalped, DEVO, released their debut studio album. Recorded at Conny Plank’s home studio in Cologne Germany and w/ Brian Eno at the helm, the album is a true turning point in what punk was devolving towards. “The fittest shall survive, yet the unfit may live.”…

  • 417 The Cars – The Cars

    417 The Cars – The Cars

    In June of 1978, The Cars released their debut album. Recorded at AIR studios in London and produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the resulting nine songs play as a best of album. Lets talk The Cars, The Cars!

  • 416 Willie Colón & Rubén Blades – Siembra

    In the year 1978, Rubén Blades and Willie Colón released their second of four collaborative works. This was the best selling Salsa album of all time, with most all of the tracks on the record being a #1 single in countries across Latin America. With infectious grooves and sick hooks such as these, the collective…

  • 415 Van Halen – Van Halen

    415 Van Halen – Van Halen

    In February of 1978 Van Halen released their debut album. Taking there live set directly into the studio and over the course of two week, the band recorded everything thing they knew how to play. The results? Well, they speak for themselves. Lets talk Van Halen, Van Halen!

  • 414 Buzzcocks – Another Music in a Different Kitchen

    414 Buzzcocks – Another Music in a Different Kitchen

    In March of 1978 The Buzzcocks release their first studio album. It features neither the single Orgasm Addict nor What Do I Get on account of the misguided British punk ethos “if a person buys the single and the record and the single is on there, they will feel like they’ve been ripped off”. That’s…

  • 413 Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food

    413 Talking Heads – More Songs About Buildings and Food

    In July of 1978, Talking Heads released their second studio album. With this outing (and subsequent two other recordings) being helmed by Brian Eno, the band’s sound truly begins to come into it’s own. Lets talk Talking Heads, More Songs About Building and Food!

  • 412 Thin Lizzy – Live and Dangerous

    412 Thin Lizzy – Live and Dangerous

    In the Summer of 1978, known Dino’s denizens and boys returning home, Thin Lizzy, released their Live double album. Compiled from various live recordings the world over and with the occasional studio overdub done by Tony Visconti, the resulting seventy six minutes and twenty six seconds of rock music has been rightfully hailed as one…

  • 411 Throbbing Gristle – D.o.A: Third and Final Report

    411 Throbbing Gristle – D.o.A: Third and Final Report

    In December of 1978, Throbbing Gristle released their second studio album. Is it an easy listen? Absolutely not. Is it important? Absolutely yes. Lets talk Throbbing Gristle, D.o.A: Third and Final Report!

  • 410 Funkadelic – One Nation Under a Groove

    410 Funkadelic – One Nation Under a Groove

    In September of 1978 Funkadelic released their 10th studio album. It was their most successful release, reaching number 1 on the Billboard Magazine’s R&B charts and number 16 on the Billboard 200. Lauded by critics, considered by many one of the best albums of all time, but it is as fun as Mothership Connection? Let’s…

  • 409 Bruce Springsteen – Darkness on the Edge of Town

    409 Bruce Springsteen – Darkness on the Edge of Town

    Hero to the working man and godfather of heartland rock, Bruce Springsteen, released his 4th studio album in the Summer of 1978. Gone are the good times of Born To Run, replaced instead by ruminations of crushed dreams and dashed hopes. Truly, this is the tale of New Jersey. Let’s talk Bruce Springsteen, Darkness on…

  • 408 Magazine – Real Life

    408 Magazine – Real Life

    In the Summer of 1978, Magazine released their debut album. Shrugging of the constricts and posturing of punk, the band opted to push that raw energy into a more melodic form. The results? A fantastic recording with pop sensibilities and true lyrical depth. Let’s talk Magazine, Real Life!

  • 407 Public Image Limited – Public Image Limited

    407 Public Image Limited – Public Image Limited

    In December of 1978, Public Image Limited released their 1st studio recording. The record is a mess. Brimming with the lyrical stylings of a young man desperate to show he’s got serious things to say, but delivered with the obnoxious air of one who just couldn’t be bothered. It is a juvenile master class in…

  • 406 The Residents – Duck Stab/Buster and Glen

    406 The Residents – Duck Stab/Buster and Glen

    In November of 1978, The Resident’s released their 5th studio album on Ralph Records It was their most commercial sound recording to date and that is really saying something. Lets talk The Residents, Duck Stab/Buster and Glen!

  • 404 The Adverts – Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts

    404 The Adverts – Crossing the Red Sea With the Adverts

    In February of 1978, The Adverts released their debut album. It has been heralded as not only one of the best punk albums of all time but also one of the best albums of the 1970s. Let’s talk The Adverts, Crossing The Red Sea With The Adverts!

  • 403 Joe Ely – Honky Tonk Masquerade

    403 Joe Ely – Honky Tonk Masquerade

    “There hasn’t been anything like this since Gram Parsons was around to make Grievous Angel, or do I mean Gilded Palace of Sin?” – Robert Christgau In The year 1978, Joe Ely opened for The Clash in London and released his second studio album. It has been hailed as a must listen country record of…

  • 402 The Jam – All Mod Cons

    402 The Jam – All Mod Cons

    In November of 1978 known Mods (and maybe cons?), The Jam, released their 3rd studio album. Coming off a less than well received US tour supporting BÖC and the record label demanding a hit, The Jam went into the studio and through sheer force of will cobbled together what NME considers to be the 219th…

  • 401 Elvis Costello -This Year’s Model

    401 Elvis Costello -This Year’s Model

    In the late Winter of 1978, Elvis Costello released his second album. Nary a sophmore slump to found here. With the addition of his backing band, The Attractions, Costello was able to create what many consider to be one of the finest albums of the 70s. Let’s talk Elvis Costello, This Year’s Model!   Intro…

  • 400 The Only Ones – The Only Ones

    400 The Only Ones – The Only Ones

    In the early Spring of 1978, The Only Ones released their debut album. Throwing punk, power pop, and psych into a musical blender, the band delivers an aural concoction that is a feast for the ears. Lets talk The Only Ones, The Only Ones!   Intro music by Bullet Points Buy Merch Buy Digital Facebook…

  • 399 Pere Ubu – Dub Housing

    399 Pere Ubu – Dub Housing

    Serving up a second helping of avant-garage goodness for you earholes in the same year, know mistake on the lake denizens, Pere Ubu, released their second album in the chilly Ohio November of 1978. Let’s talk Pere Ubu, Dub Housing!

  • 398 Elis Regina – Vento De Maio

    398 Elis Regina – Vento De Maio

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