403 - Big Star - Radio City

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This second album by Big Star doesn't use lots of vocal harmonies like their debut, #1 Record, but the songwriting is still great. Despite the low sales of Big Star's albums, it is hard for me to listen to this and not hear Cheap Trick, Lenny Kravitz, Foghat, Kenny Loggins, Thin Lizzy, and countless other rock outfits that enjoy a good pop hook.

I downloaded both #1 Record/Radio City a couple of years ago and tend to forget which songs are on which album. While I tend to like the sound of the first album better, more of my favorite Big Star songs are on Radio City.

Songs I knew I liked: "O My Soul," "You Get What You Deserve," "Back of a Car," "She's a Mover," and "September Gurls"

Songs I didn't know but now like: I was reminded of how I enjoy "What's Going Ahn," "Mod Lang," "Daisy Glaze," and "I'm in Love With a Girl"

Songs I can go the rest of my life without hearing again: None in particular