1: Blackfoot - Strikes (1979)

I initially found about this album when I was doing my "run-through's" on Spotify, which is my version of previewing an album to see if I'd be interested in it. I had liked it upon my first listening, but I wanted to wait for it on vinyl, and I eventually found it and I got really into it!! It has this awesome flow and atmosphere to it, and I love it!

2: The Romeos - Rock And Roll And Love And Death (1980)

I found out about these guys from a Columbia compilation LP called "Breaking The Rules". I gravitated towards it because this compilation had songs by Judas Priest, Nina Hagen, and The Psychedelic Furs to name a few. Among the few bands I hadn't heard of, these included Quincy, The Romeos, and The Sinceros. From the first time I heard "Tell Me, What Can I Do", I knew that I had to know more about this band. It turns out that they are a very scarce group, but a bizarrely original one as well.

3: The Amazing Rhythm Aces - Too Stuffed To Jump (1976)

This was an album that I ended up with because my dad liked the artwork to it. I had it for a while, but I finally gave it a listen and I really like it!! I have never been to too much country/southern style music, but these guys are awesome. It's become an unexpected favorite, and as you'd expect, I have my open-mindedness to thank for that.

4: The Pursuit Of Happiness - Love Junk (1988)

This album is awesome. I found it during a vinyl hunt for my birthday last year. I had seen two copies, one had the shrinkwrap and one didn't. I got the one with it, since it also included a hype sticker. This album has also become an unexpected favorite and I love it!! Also, if you want another cool fact, Todd Rundgren produced it!!

5: Tuff Darts - Tuff Darts (1978)

This was another album I found through Spotify, but got into on vinyl, after I had found it by coincidence one day. The earliest times I remember hearing it would've been on my friend Chris' radio show, A.M. Transistor, and they are just one of the awesome bands I found from his show, besides all the stuff I knew too!!

6: Dragon - Dragon (1978)

This was an album I found and got solely because of the artwork. I had never heard of it, but it certainly stuck out when I found it. It also happens to be a white label promo. All I can say otherwise is that Blacktown Boogie is a must listen.

7: Leo Sayer - Silverbird (1973)

My earliest memories of Leo Sayer go back to when my family and I would watch The Muppet Show growing up. It actually sparked my interest in Lou Rawls as well. Silverbird is a marvelous listen, a very emotional and good relaxing album. It's another album I've had forever, but I've finally gotten around to listening to recently. There's an interesting theatric quality to Leo Sayer and it comes through in his songs too (however it's possible).

8: Angel City - Face To Face (1978)

I own the first three Angel City albums, and all of them are promos!! I found all three of them by coincidence, and I took a chance since I had never heard anything of their's prior to getting the vinyl editions. I listened to each one, one by one, and I love them!! Another cool fact is that they had to change their name because it was too similar to "Angel", in order to prevent confusion. As a giant Angel fan, I was just amazed by that fact.

9: John Parr - John Parr (1984)

This was another album I found on Spotify but got into when I found it on vinyl. I chose to get it on vinyl one day, on a whim, and I love it!! I put him in the category of the suave, cool atmosphere guys from the era, like Robert Palmer. Definitely, an album to check out.

10: Alison Moyet - Alf (1984)

Last but not least, one album that my dad gave me, and as he recommended it to me, as "The original Adele". "Invisible" is one of my favorite 1980s tunes, and the whole album is wonderful. Very atmospheric, and one of the good working albums.