Significant longplayers from yesteryear
18 June 2026
Fab songsmith BECK (born Bek David Campbell in Los Angeles 56 years ago) released
his supreme album ODELAY on 18 June 1996, today 30 years ago. It was his 5th LP.
#16 in the US #17 in the UK.
AllMusic/Stephen Thomas Erlewine: wrote: “Odelay is
a full-fledged, full-bodied album, released on a major label
bearing an intricate, meticulous production by the Dust Bros.
Like a mosaic, all the details add up to a picture greater than
its parts”
TUTV: Unquestionably the best ever LP by the
white soul man, who definitely isn’t a loser.
Singles.
– WHERE IT’S AT –
– DEVILS HAIRCUT –
– THE NEW POLLUTION –
ALBUM
Scottish rock cassanova ROD STEWART, aged 81 now, released his
7th LP, NIGHT ON THE TOWN, on 18 June 1976, today 50 years ago.
#1 in the UK, New Zealand, and Northern Europe, #2 in the US
The cover art is based on French Impressionist artist Pierre Auguste Renoir
painting Bal Du Moulin De La Galette, with Stewart inserted in the centre in
period costume.
AllMusic: “It proves that Stewart could still stay true to
his open-hearted, ragged soul while on a big budget.”
Singles.
– TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT –
– THE KILLING OF GEORGIE –
– THE FIRST CUT IS THE DEEPEST –
ALBUM