Rock Evolution – The History of Rock & Roll - 1985 - (page 203)

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Has anyone mentioned the brilliant Blue Oyster Cult album 'Secret Treaties'. released 1974.

I brought the cassette tape version of this about 30 years after its release , 2nd hand, completely on a whim,loved the bikers pic sleeve and deciding to take a chance on it.
Loved it .a proper raw rock album,with the brilliant ' Astronomy' the stand out track.

The opening track' Career of Evil' sounds like nothing I've heard before or since and I was genuinely shocked by the lyric ;
' I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road "

'Dominance / Submission'. is again a quality track ,seedy raunchy macho stuff.....I rarely buy stuff on a whim but this album is the best I've ever brought without knowing a single track on it....in fact the only thing I knew about BOC was Don't fear the reaper ,which I understand was released the year after and marked a serious departure from Secret Treaties.

Apologies if this album has been mentioned previously,and I don't know enough about 1974 releases to nominate it, but it remains one of my fav albums ever, not least because I had no idea what to expect when buying it,and the pic sleeve is brilliant,imo.
 
dennishasdoneit said:
Has anyone mentioned the brilliant Blue Oyster Cult album 'Secret Treaties'. released 1974.

I brought the cassette tape version of this about 30 years after its release , 2nd hand, completely on a whim,loved the bikers pic sleeve and deciding to take a chance on it.
Loved it .a proper raw rock album,with the brilliant ' Astronomy' the stand out track.

The opening track' Career of Evil' sounds like nothing I've heard before or since and I was genuinely shocked by the lyric ;
' I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road "

'Dominance / Submission'. is again a quality track ,seedy raunchy macho stuff.....I rarely buy stuff on a whim but this album is the best I've ever brought without knowing a single track on it....in fact the only thing I knew about BOC was Don't fear the reaper ,which I understand was released the year after and marked a serious departure from Secret Treaties.

Apologies if this album has been mentioned previously,and I don't know enough about 1974 releases to nominate it, but it remains one of my fav albums ever, not least because I had no idea what to expect when buying it,and the pic sleeve is brilliant,imo.
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Astronomy from Secret Treaties has been nominated mate.
I think there are a couple of tracks from ST on the live album 'on your feet or on your knees' which is the BOC album I know best.
 
another 8 tracks to take it to 66 and about 5 hours. Probably about as long as is ideal but if there are tracks you really think should be included and would represent 1974 well, then put them forward. I will be closing the playlist about this time tomorrow. Big thanks to everyone that has contributed so far, I listened to about half yesterday and there is a lot to like. I only skipped a couple of tracks :-)
 
dennishasdoneit said:
Has anyone mentioned the brilliant Blue Oyster Cult album 'Secret Treaties'. released 1974.

I brought the cassette tape version of this about 30 years after its release , 2nd hand, completely on a whim,loved the bikers pic sleeve and deciding to take a chance on it.
Loved it .a proper raw rock album,with the brilliant ' Astronomy' the stand out track.

The opening track' Career of Evil' sounds like nothing I've heard before or since and I was genuinely shocked by the lyric ;
' I'd like to do it to your daughter on a dirt road "

'Dominance / Submission'. is again a quality track ,seedy raunchy macho stuff.....I rarely buy stuff on a whim but this album is the best I've ever brought without knowing a single track on it....in fact the only thing I knew about BOC was Don't fear the reaper ,which I understand was released the year after and marked a serious departure from Secret Treaties.

Apologies if this album has been mentioned previously,and I don't know enough about 1974 releases to nominate it, but it remains one of my fav albums ever, not least because I had no idea what to expect when buying it,and the pic sleeve is brilliant,imo.
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I listened to this album (and quite a few more from BOC) on the back of the nomination from 1973. It is a very good album.
 
I’ve had my four goes, but I do think Carlos Santana does deserve a slot in 1974.
I just hadn’t a clue which to nominate.
Borboletta is very much a ‘feeling’, kind of album.
It’s very much a mood, background vibe when you have other stuff to do.
Very smooth but nothing particularly jumps out at you.
If you’re stuck for filler Sadds you could do worse than checking out some of the jazzier offerings here.
 
mancity2012_eamo said:
Have the playlist on this afternoon.
Have to say, there’s a ton of stuff on it that I wouldn’t play voluntarily in a million years, but strangely enough, nostalgically I’m really enjoying this.
Pointing out several acts to my 23 year old as we go.
It’s great, lazy Sunday afternoon, kind of music. I have it on shuffle so I don’t know what’s coming next.
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I had it on yesterday while swimming in the lake as things are baking hot - thank goodness for the shade!

1974 is doing just fine. I'm not through songs since Starless, but I will also admit that I liked the 3 parter that is Stevie Wright's "Evie". A very nice nomination.

I have more to catch up on this coming week.
 
Saddleworth2 said:
another 8 tracks to take it to 66 and about 5 hours. Probably about as long as is ideal but if there are tracks you really think should be included and would represent 1974 well, then put them forward. I will be closing the playlist about this time tomorrow. Big thanks to everyone that has contributed so far, I listened to about half yesterday and there is a lot to like. I only skipped a couple of tracks :-)
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I could find loads more e.g. a couple from Lamb LDOB and Diamond Dogs but the only ones I have written down are:

UFO: Rock Bottom

Eagles: Already Gone

Kiss: Let Me Go Rock n Roll

Foghat: Honey Hush

Joe Walsh: Turn to Stone
 
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Saddleworth2 said:
David Bowie sings backing vocals, part recorded round at Ronnie's gaff.

Its Only Rock and Roll (but I like it) - The Rolling Stones
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This is random,and completely off topic, I apologize,I've had a drink....
But...on Jesamine by The Casuals...

I know I can hear Bowie on background vocals.

Can anybody please shed some light on this.....I know it's his voice.

Apologies again for off topic .
 
dennishasdoneit said:
This is random,and completely off topic, I apologize,I've had a drink....
But...on Jesamine by The Casuals...

I know I can hear Bowie on background vocals.

Can anybody please shed some light on this.....I know it's his voice.

Apologies again for off topic .
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David Bowie did not provide backing vocals on The Casuals' song "Jesamine" according to a music blog. While there was speculation about Bowie's involvement, it has been debunked, according to a music blog. The vocals on the song are likely those of Tony Steven, a session singer.

Here's why:

  • Bowie's denial:
    David Bowie and his manager, Kenneth Pitt, have both denied any involvement with The Casuals' "Jesamine".
  • Vocal similarity:
    The singer on the song does sound like a young David Bowie, but it is not him.
  • Tony Steven's confirmation:
    A music blog article identified the vocalist as Tony Steven, a well-known session singer, and he confirmed his involvement.
 
mancity2012_eamo said:
I’ve had my four goes, but I do think Carlos Santana does deserve a slot in 1974.
I just hadn’t a clue which to nominate.
Borboletta is very much a ‘feeling’, kind of album.
It’s very much a mood, background vibe when you have other stuff to do.
Very smooth but nothing particularly jumps out at you.
If you’re stuck for filler Sadds you could do worse than checking out some of the jazzier offerings here.
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I quite like "Canto De Los Flores" mate. How about I put that on for you.

Canto De Los Flores - Santana
 
Saddleworth2 said:
Probably because it was reviewed on the album thread just a few weeks ago, Neil Young's "on the Beach" didnt make it to the playlist.
it has to be on any serious round up of 1974.

Revolution Blues - Neil Young

As must a track from Country Life.

The Thrill of it all - Roxy Music
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Yay.
I purposely steered clear of Neil Young for that reason but there were a couple of songs on the album that did actually catch my attention.
This and Ambulance Blues are very good.
 
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