“#1 Record” by Big Star - album review
features in: Album Chart of 1972 ● Album Chart of the Decade: 1970s ● 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die  |
Much revered album from the Memphis quartet, digging on the Beatles, the Byrds and the Stones, whilst introducing strangely futuristic motifs that would later be expanded upon by other artists in the realms of power pop and indie. They were: Chris Bell (guitar, vocals), Alex Chilton (guitar, vocals), Andy Hummel (bass guitar, vocals) and Jody Stephens (drums). Terry Manning (electric piano, harmony vocals) guests. It's a very pleasant affair with some strong harmonizing throughout but, for me, any early promise on side one is betrayed by some drippy entries in the second half. I've seen bigger stars.
The Jukebox Rebel
27–Jan–2016
| Tracklist |
| A1 | [03:34]  Big Star - Feel (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Rock |
| A2 | [04:21]  Big Star - The Ballad Of El Goodo (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Folk Rock / Americana |
| A3 | [02:55]  Big Star - In The Street (Chris Bell, William Chilton) New Wave |
| A4 | [02:34]  Big Star - Thirteen (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Songwriter |
| A5 | [03:07]  Big Star - Don’t Lie To Me (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Rock |
| A6 | [02:20]  Big Star - The India Song (Andy Hummel) Folk Rock / Americana |
| B1 | [03:22]  Big Star - When My Baby’s Beside Me (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Rock |
| B2 | [03:07]  Big Star - My Life Is Right (Chris Bell, Tom Eubanks) Soft Rock / A.O.R. |
| B3 | [03:26]  Big Star - Give Me Another Chance (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Songwriter |
| B4 | [03:31]  Big Star - Try Again (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Soft Rock / A.O.R. |
| B5 | [03:45]  Big Star - Watch The Sunrise (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Songwriter |
| B6 | [01:01]  Big Star - ST 100/6 (Chris Bell, William Chilton) Songwriter |
