I have never heard of this either. I will have a listen tomorrow when Mrs LDs isn’t watching TV and complaining about the volume of my laptop. 
You won’t be disappointed bud. Play it through headphones LOUD 
Nice and busy in here today
I was curious as to where Stiff Little Fingers got their name from.
Apparently it’s from this :
Vibrators
It’s criminal that so many good punk bands get overshadowed by the over hyped SPistols.
The Vibrators. Now there’s a third rate band if ever I saw one. Didn’t know that either actually.
Yes, the Pistols were never meant to be taken seriously, all just out to shock and have a bit of fun. Their one album though is a classic, can’t really argue about that. But no, in no way a political or sensible outfit.
I copied this from Wiki :
Head Machine was an ephemeral English rock group, formed by the organist and singer Ken Hensley in 1969, as a continuation of The Gods . The project lasted only that year, although they came to publish a studio album.
Hensley appears in the credits of the album under the pseudonym of “Ken Leslie”, while other members appear with their modified names, such as bassist and vocalist John Glascock , who appears as “John Leadhen”, or drummer Lee Kerslake , who calls “Les Poole.”
The album in question was called Orgasm , and was released in 1970 in the United Kingdom by the company “Major Minor”. The Head Machine project is mainly remembered for its relationship with Uriah Heep , although the album acquired status as a “cult record” among hard rock and psychedelic rock fans .
I’ve listened to the record and it was good for me.
Wot he said. The album does seem to divide folk, some see it as a psych masterpiece, others as mere pop inspired rock aka the Sweet.
Fellas, this is great info, thanks for this it’s very helpful.
Wikipedia is a good source but I don’t rely on it too much myself preferring instead to use my own knowledge without copying text from Wiki. It’s also because I don’t have too much time whilst I’m doing the thread, but having said all that when we reach the Top 100 I will be adding other items of information to each album’s post, so it will be invaluable there. Thanks again
On another note lads…we are No.1 with this thread now. Not bad with just half a dozen regular posters.
Yes, I was impressed with that. I am surprised they are not better known tbh. They can obviously handle a ballad as well as the rock stuff which I always think is a good test for a band. I particularly liked No.4, The girl who loved the girl who loved.
Bit more info on Head Machine (The Gods)
Their sole album, Orgasm, was released in 1969 but failed to build a commercial profile. The band eventually morphed into Toe Fat and later Uriah Heep.
Longdogs - Glad you enjoyed that one mate. Great album
Solo - Thanks for this extra info and vids too, good call there.
Interesting about Ken Hensley being in the band. Uriah Heep. It’s funny how a lot of these early heavy rock bands are connected. No Heep albums in my list (weirdly actually), but that ‘Genesis’ album by The Gods was at No.882. never saw the link between these other acts though. Ta bud
Moving up the chart in a mo…
To make thing a little quicker for me when I’m editing these choices, I’ll be moving my test to the top of each post just beneath the title so that the sleeve and video(s) follow together from now on.
No.378: “Tres Hombres” by ZZ Top (1973)
And further on up the road we go with that trio of Texan beardies. ZZ Top’s third was fully set in the bands trademark style by now, real American bar room rock and roll. Couple of tracks from this, one from 1980 and the second an earlier live clip.
No.377: “Having A Rave Up With The Yardbirds” by The Yardbirds (1966)
Classic-era Yardbirds, and you can’t get any better a 60’s guitar album featuring not one, not two but three of the best ever guitar greats on one album (see personnel list below). Great early clip here featuring a young Jimmy Page on the song ‘Heart Full Of Soul’ from this landmark r’n’b band.
• Keith Relf – vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar, percussion
• Jeff Beck – lead guitar (Side 1 and all reissue bonus tracks)
• Eric Clapton – lead guitar (Side 2)
• Jimmy Page – second lead guitar on “Stroll On” bonus track
• Chris Dreja – rhythm guitar (except on “Stroll On” bonus track where he plays bass)
• Paul Samwell-Smith – bass guitar, backing vocals, musical director
• Jim McCarty – drums, backing vocals
No.376: “Luther’s Blues” by Walter Trout (2013)
Talking of great guitar players, Walter Trout has been quietly (as in recording anyway) releasing records for many years, this being his 14th album. many years an unknown and succumbing the that lifestyle of drink and drugs, he’s recently cleaned himself up and continues to play his excellent music all over the globe.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0NbR5JJUXw
No.375: “Is This The Life We Really Want?” by Roger Waters (2017)
The most miserable man in rock with his album of 25 years in the making, following 1992’s Amused To Death, which was even more depressing.
Having said that, Waters’ albums are brilliantly recorded, played and produced and of course his lyrics are superbly well written, as they were when he tinkered about with his little old pop combo of yore.
This album tackles the state of the world and does take a few listens and you need headphones to hear all those sound effects as usual, and being the compulsive, gullible chap I am, I will be seeing him and his band play live this coming July in Liverpool. I never got to see Pink Floyd live for reasons unknown, but to see just one original member of that group will be a bucket list item struck off. Must remember my Stanley knife.
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/06/Roger_Waters_-Is_This_the_Life_We_Really_Want%3F%28Artwork%29.jpg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XdLNqWYgGI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSl1kmQMG2E
No.374: “X & Y” by Coldplay (2005)
After seeing six albums in this list from Coldplay, this final one is my favourite. From 2005, X&Y was the band’s third release and sealed their classy, pop-rock sound in place with some great songs. Playing this band’s albums in full are the best way to listen to them I find and I remember playing this one on a holiday flight and when ‘Speed Of Sound’ came on it just sounded fantastic.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0uqLM1uj_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k_1kvDh2UA
No.373: “An Acoustic Evening At The Vienna Opera House” by Joe Bonamassa (2013)
You can actually hear a pin drop on this album, such is the quality of this live recording. JoeBonnamassa.com at his absolute best on a double album which should be played right through in one sitting for best effect.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKE3itL4ApY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MtvBCGwlQY
No.372: “Appetite For Destruction” by Guns N’ Roses (1987)
Crashing onto the 80’s rock scene and blowing every single other preening, poncy hair metal act out of their way in the process, G N’ R didn’t just have the look, the style, the personalities or the attitude. They had the songs as well, and however loud and dirty those songs were, they had melody and tunes and they had lyrics to equal any rock songwriter.
Take it away guys…
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1tj2zJ2Wvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1w7OgIMMRc4
No.371: “No Other” by Gene Clark (1974)
We spoke about Byrds legend Gene Clark at some length last week when I noted his album White Light in the list, but this is his classic. Eight songs of unwavering beauty and wonderfully written. Check out this 8-minute highlight:
He had 90 days to get a liver transplant or die
No.370: “Irish Heartbeat” by Van Morrison & The Chieftains (1988)
You can’t get much more Irish than a man calling himself Paddy Maloney who plays a tin whistle in a traditional folk band can you? The Chieftains sort of took over from the Dubliners as purveyors of ancient Celtic folk music. Teaming up with Van Morrison, who mainly stuck to vocals on this album was a marriage made in heaven, both acts suiting one another perfectly and they continue to play together on occasion.
