Maximum 70's - Vol. 2

The seventies is not one of my preferred decades for music. I find it either falls into disco or punk. Obviously this is a sweeping statement as there are a lot of fine records which do not fall into either of those categories. There are thirty tracks on this album and we get the full extended remixes, so let's have a look at the highs and lows. We begin with the dubiously titled 'Lady Bump' by Penny McLean. Her vibrant vocals are camp and startling, she is the kind of woman best avoided on a busy bus. A lovely part where she screams as if she is being murdered is the highlight. Silver Covention turn in a sly sounding bit of disco with 'Get Up And ...  Read the complete review