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

Two CD set. If it seems odd to think of Jorma Kaukonen-who has been leading Hot Tuna and working as a solo artist for more than 50 years-as an accompanist, then coax the noggin back just a bit... 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

The visionary team of Sandy Pearlman, Richard Meltzer and Patti Smith returned to the Cult for this 1981 LP, and a #24 smash was the result. Apocalyptic images and exquisitely crafted hard rockers... 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

Listening to this charting LP from '74 makes it all the more disappointing that the band broke up shortly before its release. The live fireworks include two true epics—their extended jam on the... more

Mountain's Leslie West and Corky Laing climbed right back onto the pop charts after forming this power trio with Jack Bruce in '72. They followed their debut LP "Why Dontcha" with another hit... 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

This late-period LP by this great blue-eyed soul band finds them putting their own rockin' spins on Motown hits, a song penned by Barry Gibb, Percy Mayfield's signature smash and more. This... more

This rockin' set was recorded at the Disney World venue in '97 but has never been released in any physical format. The sound quality is pristine as you hear the MTB do "Midnight Promises," "Take the... more

The first white band on Motown (who created the Rare Earth imprint for them) recorded this 1968 Verve LP before those successful years. Their debut LP features their take on "Get Ready" (which would... 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

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

This 1978 live album (a #44 LP) was recorded on the band's U.S. tour that same year. Their legendary hard touring paid off as they laid down fantastic renditions of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper,"... more

The title of Chris Rea's 1978 debut was a reference to the stage name his label suggested for him. Thankfully he went his own way—both image-wise and sonically—and the 10 tracks on this... more

The band's first Top 40 LP (#22 in '75)—their first of three live albums—was recorded at the Academy of Music in NYC. In addition to their own versions of the Yardbirds' "I Ain't Got You" and... 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

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

Everything a Southern-rock fan loves is right here on 38 Special's 1978 sophomore album: hard rock, Southern boogie and anthemic ballads, too. The acoustic-guitar-driven "Take Me Back" joins "I'm a... 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

Digitally remastered edition housed in mini LP sleeve. Includes OBI (side spine) and paper inner sleeve. Back to Earth is the eighth studio album by rock band Rare Earth, which was released in 1975.... more

Mary Ramsey (who replaced Natalie Merchant) leads these alt-rock stars in this 1998 concert, which makes its physical-format debut here. This looks great (vinyl replica on CD) and sounds even better... more