Weekly Albums #3
Album: 1. Yazoo – Upstairs At Erics
Year: 1982
Genre: Synthpop
By 2009, I am sure that most people and their mothers have heard of the 80’s synthpop duo of Alison Moyet and Vince Clarke, collectively known as Yazoo. Although they were short lived, only realising two albums, this being the debut, they have had a major effect on modern pop scenes and the billboards of the early 80’s. This album is the lesser in popularity which really baffles me because it contains some really splendid tracks such as ‘Only You,’ ‘Goodbye 70’s’ and ‘Don’t Go.’ If you are looking for crazy guitar solos, or crunching drum pieces, go elsewhere but for anyone who hasn’t heard this album before and wants some catchy synth beats and easy-listening vocals, you can’t go wrong.
Highlight: Don’t Go
Album: 2. Leonard Cohen – Songs of Leonard Cohen
Year: 1968
Genre: Folk
A collaboration of Cohen’s vocals, mastered poetic lyrics and the reality of the music make this arguably one of the most powerful albums I have ever listened too. Categorised as folk, is almost an injustice as it was not related to any folk movements or societies, rather just a singer/songwriter with a love for poetry and a will to slay people with his voice.
Highlight: Suzanne
Album: 3. The Darkness – Permission To Land
Year: 2003
Genre: Glam Rock
To begin, this is a strange inclusion as this album is not going to appeal for many but I have my reasons for including it. This was The Darkness’s debut album, and their best in my opinion, although they gained much success on the charts, their music is still something that would sound quite ‘new’ to most, and they definitely do have a strange sound. From their OTT performances, the thought of a 21st century glam rock band and Dawkins’s raging falsetto voice, this album is either hit or miss, you either love it or hate it. No in-betweens.
Highlight: Friday Night
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