A review of 801 Live, the debut album by 801, a supergroup led by Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera and Quiet Sun bassist Bill MacCormick.
Review: Jon Anderson – Olias Of Sunhillow (1976)
A review of Yes vocalist Jon Anderson's first solo album, Olias Of Sunhillow.
Review: Michael Mantler – The Hapless Child And Other Inscrutable Stories (1976)
This review covers Michael Mantler’s dark avant-prog gem The Hapless Child and Other Incrutable Stories, based on Edward Gorey’s macabre tales. Mantler’s brilliant band features Jack DeJohnette, Terje Rypdal, and Robert Wyatt, among others.
Review: The Alan Parsons Project: – Tales of Mystery and Imagination (1976)
A review of The Alan Parsons Project's debut album, Tales of Mystery and Imagination, inspired by the writings of Edgar Allan Poe.
Review: Van der Graaf Generator – Still Life (1976)
A review of Van der Graaf Generator's sixth studio album, Still Life.
Year by Year : Best Albums of 1976 – 11-20
Introducing the best albums of 1976, ranked 11–20. Featuring Henry Cow, David Bowie, Vangelis, Art Zoyd, and others.
Review: Wigwam – Lucky Golden Stripes And Starpose (1976)
In this review, Wigwam's sixth studio album, Lucky Golden Stripes And Starpose, which continues in the "deep pop" direction set by its predecessor, Nuclear Nightclub.
Review: John G. Perry – Sunset Wading (1976)
A review of Sunset Wading, the first solo album by bassist John G. Perry, known from Caravan. Produced by Rupert Hine, the album features an impressive lineup of musicians, including Michael Giles, Geoffrey Richardson, and Morris Pert.
Review: Cos – Viva Boma (1976)
This review covers Belgian band Cos’s second studio album, Viva Boma, which is one of the best non-English-language albums associated with the Canterbury scene.
Review: Camel – Moonmadness (1976)
A review of Camel's fourth studio album, Moonmadness.