Mike Oldfield-Platinum (1979)

Platinum released in 1979 would be the successor of Incantations and broke with the previous schemes in the works of Mike Oldfield, marked by long and instrumental suites to last until the end of the disc. From now on there will be a long piece directing the work, supplemented by shorter topics.
On this album, Oldfield and begins to experiment with electronic sounds and distortion effects in anticipation of the 80s, terribly marked by abuse of such techniques. However, the use of a healthy, just as mere accompaniments, while the music (the real one) is still that particular seal that Mike Oldfield was only able to print and even shows influenicas pop, funk and jazz in some parts of the disk.
The suite that opens the play is a piece of almost 20 minutes with a high progressive component divided into four parts (one of which is a piece adapted from Philip Glass North Star). The other songs too have their story: The song Woodhenge was replaced in the American version of the album (called Airborn) on the topic Guilty (single included in the previous live album Exposed), Sally, who appears on the back as the subject 3, does not actually appear on the disc, but is replaced by the subject Into Wonderland. Sally is a somewhat innocent ditty dedicated to Sally Cooper, Oldfield girlfriend back then, and only appears in the early editions of the LP (it was later taken by Richard Branson, and replaced by the above issue) is the particular insult Punkadiddle Mike Oldfield to Punk music, and when played live, the musicians were naked from the waist up, and I Got Rhythm is a version of a topic of George and Ira Gershwin.
Taken together, the whole album is very interesting, full of changes, melodic richness and as always the case of Oldfield, a quality hard to match.

Jefferson Starship-Dragon Fly (1974)

In the mid-70s, Jefferson Airplane adapted to the changing times and changed their name to Jefferson Starship. This represented a significant shift in every sense, and with this "modification" from "airplane" to "starship", it was as if they wanted to emphasize the group's evolution and continuous changes. Moving away from the psychedelic hippie sound of their late-sixties albums under the Airplane name, they now opened themselves up to the demands of a new audience, modernizing their music with a more accessible, powerful, and, to a certain extent, sanitized rock sound. "Dragon Fly", released in 1974, would be the starting point. By this time, much of the original lineup that recorded the legendary "Takes Off" (1966), "Surrealistic Pillow" (1967), and "Volunteers" (1969) was still present: Grace Slick, Marty Balin, and Paul Kantner. Along with new additions like Craig Chaquico, Papa John Creach, and David Freiberg, they brought a fresh stylistic approach, incorporating more accessible AOR sounds that were nonetheless high-quality. Chaquico's versatile guitar work and Papa John Creach's violin sounds lend the album depth and eclecticism. "Ride The Tiger" showcases the melodic and incredibly addictive side of their compositions, "That's for Sure" is a throwback to their experimental years with an updated sound, "Caroline" is the album's hit, written by Balin, which gives the album the necessary commercial consistency, however, it is the rhythmic "Devils Den" or the epic and wonderful "Hyperdrive" that are the best of "Dragon Fly", which marked the resurgence of one of the most important bands of the sixties who brilliantly resurrected themselves in the seventies, signing superb works like this one or the following "Red Octopus" (1975) or "Spitfire" (1976).

Tom Waits-Rain Dogs (1985)

"His music is bizarre," a music critic once described Tom Waits, and he wasn't wrong. This actor, singer, and songwriter, with a career spanning almost 50 years, has garnered critical acclaim in underground circles and a cult following. However, Tom Waits has never achieved commercial success with any of his work, mainly due to his strange, experimental, and risky music, his unmistakable style, and that raspy voice, a product of tobacco and alcohol, which has kept him from reaching a wider audience. In fact, he has a small but dedicated legion of fans who have remained steadfast in following all his work. Influenced by the Beat Generation writers, his lyrics deal with real life on the streets, the shady dealings in the underworld, and the nocturnal atmosphere of seedy neighborhoods. In 1985, his ninth album, "Rain Dogs", was released. It was another experimental work with an eclectic style, but looking back to his earlier albums, it had a more melodic and "accessible" sound (though it's certainly not very accessible). The music here continues to be eccentric to an unexpected degree, with nods to jazz and blues, and prominent double bass and percussion rhythms. Even so, Tom Waits has a special and unique aura, to the point that artists of the caliber of Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, and Rod Stewart, among others, have covered many of his songs.