Established Artists: Hidden Gems/Classic Rock


Every major artist has an LP that for whatever reason didnt connect with their audience, had diminished sales, or was at the time a critical failure...however...over time this release has taken on a new light...here are 3:

Ac/dc-Flick of the Switch...largely ignored upon release, this Angus and Malcom production...especially on side 1..rivals any of their post BIB work...recorded at the same studio as BIB...it lacks the immediate clarity of that album...but still is a highly listenable experience.

REO Speedwagon-NINE lives...the last truly hard rock lp the band ever released before turning into an FM power ballad juggernaunt...9 boasts muscular riffs, Chuck Berry licks, and tough, yet clean production...it also reminds us of how criminally underrated Gary R. is as a lead guitarist...puzzling how this album is unknown to many...it is that good

VH:Fair Warning...side 2 is as dark and heavy as VH got...besides WACFirst...IS this love one of the best VH tracks ever committed to vinyl....side 1 has a fair amount of filler...but who cares...this rocks....
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I totally agree. I was never a Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, or Elton fan back in the day. Some of my favs now. There are just to many to list. I always play the obscure cuts at home, and when I'm out. Regardless of the performer. Fair warning is my all time favorite V.H album. I love every song on it. Every reply you rec'd is on my play list at home. Something else I really like, although it's not what I normally listen to anymore is Ugly Kid Joe, Americas least wanted. It may have been fairly popular at the time, but I never really liked it til years after. I dig Blue Oyster Cult, Cultosaurus Erectis too. (not sure if that's spelled right, im too lazy right now to go look)
Let's add a few Progressive Rock names here-

Quadrophenia-The Who
Crafty Hands-Happy The Man
Heavy Horses-Jethro Tull
Octopus-Gentle Giant
Close to the Edge-Yes
Selling England By The Pound-Genisis
Jan Akkerman-Jan Akkerman
Mirage-Camel
The Grand Illusion-Styx
Prism(debut) LP- Rob T. on vocals...this is where Axl Rose found his vocal range...uncanny....
I haven't heard REO Speedwagon's 9 Lives, but I would add REO T.W.O. to the list