VOL. XVII, NO. 5
NOVEMBER 26, 1975
Record Review
The Who, Starship Release Hit Albums
The Who, Starship Release Hit Albums
By BARB BELL
The Who
"The Who by Numbers"
After recovering from the rebirth of "Tommy," the Who comes through again with an album consisting of some great tunes matched up with good lyrics. Roger Daltry's voice sounds as good as ever in songs like "Slip Kid," "They Are All in Love," and "Imagine a Man." All the songs except one are written by the mastermind behind the Who, Peter Townsend. The album does not match up to "Who's Next" or 'Tommy," but the quality is very good.
Jefferson Starship
"Red Octopus"
Coming off this album is Jefferson Starship's hit single "Miracles," and the rest of the album is just as good as the hit. In many of the cuts the background vocals match up perfectly behind the lead singer, Grace Slick. For a group which has been hidden for the last few years, Jefferson Starship, formerly Jefferson Airplane, really proved themselves to be a good, consistent group with this album.
The Who
"The Who by Numbers"
After recovering from the rebirth of "Tommy," the Who comes through again with an album consisting of some great tunes matched up with good lyrics. Roger Daltry's voice sounds as good as ever in songs like "Slip Kid," "They Are All in Love," and "Imagine a Man." All the songs except one are written by the mastermind behind the Who, Peter Townsend. The album does not match up to "Who's Next" or 'Tommy," but the quality is very good.
Jefferson Starship
"Red Octopus"
Coming off this album is Jefferson Starship's hit single "Miracles," and the rest of the album is just as good as the hit. In many of the cuts the background vocals match up perfectly behind the lead singer, Grace Slick. For a group which has been hidden for the last few years, Jefferson Starship, formerly Jefferson Airplane, really proved themselves to be a good, consistent group with this album.
Elton John
"Rock of the Westies"
With this album comes a complete turnabout in Elton John's style. Only one song recorded is anything like Elton's previous style. His new group consists of eight musicians; but no longer with him are Nigel Olsson, drummer, and Dee Murray, bassist. Singing background on many of the songs are Kiki Dee and LaBelle. The songs on the album all sound like his current hit, "Island Girl," and there is very little identity to any of the songs. Elton's voice no longer sounds relaxed like it did in songs like "Daniel," "Yellow Brick Road," "Your Song," or "Someone Save My Life Tonight." All in all, the entire album is a waste of time.
Aerosmith
"Toys in the Attic"
Coming out of the shadows of rock, Aerosmith really proves itself with this album.
"Rock of the Westies"
With this album comes a complete turnabout in Elton John's style. Only one song recorded is anything like Elton's previous style. His new group consists of eight musicians; but no longer with him are Nigel Olsson, drummer, and Dee Murray, bassist. Singing background on many of the songs are Kiki Dee and LaBelle. The songs on the album all sound like his current hit, "Island Girl," and there is very little identity to any of the songs. Elton's voice no longer sounds relaxed like it did in songs like "Daniel," "Yellow Brick Road," "Your Song," or "Someone Save My Life Tonight." All in all, the entire album is a waste of time.
Aerosmith
"Toys in the Attic"
Coming out of the shadows of rock, Aerosmith really proves itself with this album.