With original singer John Foxx leading the band across the bridge that connected punk with new wave, Ultravox created a classic of the era with this 1977 LP. Steve Lillywhite produced the band's... more

Though it only reached #24 in the U.S., this 1967 LP saw Crosby, McGuinn and Hillman emerge as fantastic songwriters even as the Byrds transfixed with a new blend of folk, country-rock and... more

Propulsive beats power this 1979 LP, which is packed with catchy rockers like "I've Got a Reason," "She Made a Fool of You," "Hot House Baby," "Dangerous" and Martin's only two pop hits: "Rolene" and... more

On the band's pre-Grace Slick 1966 debut, Marty Balin wrote/co-wrote most of the songs and handles most of the lead vocals. Their first single, It's No Secret, joins Run Around; And I Like It; Let Me... more

This 1985 debut introduced a bold new voice to radio and MTV. One that would still be going strong decades later. This reissue is housed in a mini-LP sleeve and all the components of the original LP... more

The climax of the Groovies' Loney period, this 1971 LP is a blues-soaked rock classic, with killer Cyril Jordan guitar work all around. The stomping, sneering title track joins "High Flyin' Baby,"... more

Charting in the U.S., UK and seven other countries, Marianne's 1981 follow-up to "Broken English" saw her moving away from new wave and more toward full-on rock. "For Beauty's Sake," co-written with... more

The songs got tighter, leaner and meaner on this 1976 LP: Jorma's Santa Claus Retreat; Watch the North Wind Rise, and Extrication Love Song; covers of Billy Boy Arnold's I Wish You Would; Muddy... more

The Athens, Georgia legends gave this shiny happy performance in Orlando in '98 for the Big Band Radio Broadcast. This came out on vinyl for Record Store Day in April; its CD debut is on a black... more

A trio of hits lifted this London new-wave band to stardom in the States: "Don't Be My Enemy;" the Top 40 hit "Don't Let Go" and especially the smash destined for many an '80s compilation: "Dance... more

Even dancier and catchier than "Points on the Curve," "Mosaic" (1986) gave Wang Chung their two biggest smashes: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" (another ubiquitous tune on '80s comps) and "Let's Go!."... more

Brian Eno's atmospheric synths and fantastic guitar work by Chris Spedding and Phil Manzanera helped make this 1975 LP one of Cale's best. Not only does this feature Cale's own "Mr. Wilson,"... more

Stacks of guitars and vocal harmonies and several of the band's most memorable singles occupy this 1977 album (a #43 LP). "Godzilla," "I Love the Night" and the Ian Hunter co-write "Goin' Through the... more

The Beat's second and final Columbia LP ('82) sounds even more like a pop hit than their debut, and yet again, these power-pop anthems were largely left for future rediscovery. Includes "That's What... more

Martha and the boys retained their golden touch on this 1983 LP, another big hit featuring another Top 10 smash, "Suddenly Last Summer." "Remember the Nights" cracked the Top 40, too; those hits join... more

Some blues flavors appear on this 1980 album, but it's still mostly propelled by the punchy rockers Moon was cranking out with glee: "Breakout Tonight," "Five Days of Fever," "Pushed Around," "Love... more

The Groovies groove on country, '50s rock 'n' roll and pounding garage rock on their 1969 Epic debut. Their own spins on "The Girl Can't Help It" and "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu"... more

Michael's third hit Warner Bros. LP (1979) is a smooth, seductive jazz-pop affair, with silky strings backing Franks and jazz greats Ron Carter, Bucky Pizzarelli, Kenny Baron and Flora Purim. The... more

A lost classic of west coast singer-songwriter pop that has garnered a heck of a cult following since it came out in 1978. Jump from poppy funk to soulful pop to pop-jazz. The key word is POP!... more

Disney-goers were delighted when this superstar singer-songwriter performed during 1998's Rock 'n' Rockets fireworks extravaganza. This first physical release is a black polycarbonate CD with... more

This studio album full of synth-soaked pop-rock was recorded in the South of France in 1983: a sweet version of Joe Sample's All We Can Do Is Hold On plus Corporation Corridors; Peace of Mind; Not... more