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Sleeper Debut Lps...70s classic rock

REO Speedwagon-Yes folks, there was an REO long before Kevin C. turned them into an arena, bubblegum hit machine...and this debut full of boogie rock goodness reflects that....if your vision of REO is corny power ballads...throw on "Sohpisticated Lady" and get down!

Black Oak Arkansas-Jim Dandy is an acquired taste...but on this release...his scratchy, hillbilly yelp is just right...greasy, naughty, and a bit weird in a Southern Bapist preacher way...this will clear a party...or start one....

Blue Oyster Cult...A long overlooked gem...as is Tyranny(2nd LP)...the tough, muscular, boogie machine of B.O.C. hits the head on this release...at times almost psychedelic...most times just darn mean...
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rlwainwright
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Journey fits this category. Their 1st two albums were awesomely good latin-tinged progressive rock, like early Santana. The 3rd album was a bit weak. And then Steve Perry joined the band - yuck!

If you like early Journey, check out Abarxas Pool, virtually the same band and sound...

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loomisjohnson
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cheap trick's self-titled debut comes to mind--still among the greatest hard rock records ever.
dayglow
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Head East-Flat as a Pancake(1974)-Never Been Any Reason is reason enough.
Ted Nugent-Ted Nugent(1975)-Ted has made many lousy over the top recordings but this could be his best work.
Molly Hatchet-Molly Hatchet(1978)-Put aside the rebel flag imagery and enjoy the great guitar playing.
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mofimadness
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Dayglow..."Flat As A Pancake" is one of my favorite albums. Definitely on my top 10 list! I need to go put that on right now. Actually almost every song on that album is a keeper. Thanks for the reminder.
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mapman
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Billy Joel hit his stride in his second album "Streetlife Serenade" well before his popularity skyrocketed a few years and 3 albums later with "The Stranger"
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