Our second vinyl club was an LP from the 70’s. Jimmy must have missed the numerous texts as he turned up with a Semisonic LP from the late 90’s! – Off he popped to get a replacement. Chili chicken and French stick supplied by Bryn and the mushrooms were cut funny by Kels.
The songs played will be the ITALIC ones on the track listings.
Bryn
Them – The World of Them
The World of… is a series of budget albums released by Decca Records which ran from 1968 through to 1986. This collection was released in 1970.
THEM were a Northern Irish rock band formed in 1964 led by singer Van Morrison. The group blended R&B, rock and blues influences to create a unique sound.
Track Listing
Side One
Here Comes the Night
Baby Please Don’t Go
I’m Gonna Dress in Black
Richard Cory
I Put a Spell on You
Bring ‘Em On In
Side Two
Gloria
Mystic Eyes
Turn On Your Love Light
It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue
One Two Brown Eyes
Don’t Start Crying Now
Verso’s View: A solid start. A band that not many know about until they hear the songs. Some fine songs and I’ll definitely be adding to my own rotation.
Verso
Fleetwood Mac – Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac’s self-titled album in 1975 marked a significant shift in their sound, moving away from their earlier blues rock roots towards a more polished and pop-oriented style. The addition of Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham brought a new dynamic to the band, with their harmonies and songwriting contributing to the album’s commercial success.
Track Listing
Side One
Monday Morning
Warm Ways
Blue Letter
Rhiannon
Over My Head
Crystal
Side Two
Say You Love Me
Landslide
World Turning
Sugar Daddy
I’m So Afraid
Verso’s View: My most played LP of 2025. Unfair of me to call this but I’d say it’s the best of the four LP’s played at this Vinyl Club.
Jimmy
T.Rex – Bolan Boogie
Last club I got ribbed for playing it safe with a compilation. Double standards really as both Bryn and Jimmy offered compilations this time round.
However, both forgiven as great choices. Bolan Boogie featured single A- and B-sides recorded in 1970 and 1971, many of which had not appeared on previous albums. Also included are album tracks from Tyrannosaurus Rex’s Unicorn (1969), A Beard of Stars (1970) and T. Rex’s T. Rex (1970)
The last Marc Bolan fronted LP to hit the top of the charts.
Track Listing
Side One
Get It On
The King Of The Mountain Cometh
She Was Born To Be My Unicorn
Dove
Woodland Rock
Ride A White Swan
Side Two
Raw Ramp
Jeepster
First Heart Mighty Dawn Dart
By The Light Of A Magical Moon
Summertime Blues
Hot Love
Verso’s View: A great addition to the club with a decent cover of Eddie Cochrane’s “Summertime”. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who didn’t like Marc Bolan.
Coxy
Steel Pulse – Handsworth Revolution
I know nothing about this band so Google helped me with the next bit…
The 1978 Handsworth Revolution by Steel Pulse was a powerful and influential album that brought reggae music to the forefront of the British music scene. The album addressed social and political issues facing the black community in Birmingham, England, and highlighted the struggles and injustices they faced. With songs like “Ku Klux Klan” and “Handsworth Revolution,” Steel Pulse used their music as a platform for activism and resistance, sparking a movement for change and empowerment.
Track Listing
Side One
Handsworth Revolution
Bad Man
Soldiers
Sound Check
Side Two
Prodigal Son
Ku Klux Klan
Prediction
Macka Splaff
Verso’s View: Not a fan. I don’t hate reggae and there’s some good songs across the genre. But I won’t seek out any of them out. Sorry.
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