1970s Music
Everything published on Music Adviser UK under 1970s Music — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Soft Rock for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to know a single band name to start enjoying this stuff. Just ten quiet minutes and a willingness to let a song be gentle.
The History of Post Punk
From punk's fading shout to Joy Division, Gang of Four and beyond — the real timeline of how post-punk came together, spread and splintered.
The Best Soft Rock Songs Right Now
Forget chart position or release date. These are the songs that keep getting played at weddings, in kitchens and on long drives, decade after decade.
The Complete Guide to Christmas Number 1 1973
The Christmas number 1 1973 was a defining contest in UK music history. Discover how seasonal releases competed for the top spot and why the Christmas number 1 achievement mattered then and now.
A Beginner's Guide to Soft Rock
"Soft" doesn't mean lazy. It means the edges got sanded off. Here's what the genre actually is, where it came from, and who to hear first.
The History of Soft Rock
It crept in decade by decade, as rock's rougher edges got sanded down. Here's how a genre without a manifesto ended up defining a whole era.
Essential Classic Albums Explained
Classic rock's greatest achievements exist as complete albums. Here are the essential records that defined the era and still resonate today.
The History of Classic
Classic rock's history is the story of how blues-driven guitar music became the dominant art form of the late 20th century. Here's how it happened.
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Christmas Number 1 1973
Revisit the 1973 festive chart winner and its place in UK Christmas No. 1 history.
Classic
Classic is a broad discovery label for enduring recordings, standards and widely admired music.
Post Punk
Post punk blends angular guitars, tension and experimental energy into a dark, driving style.
Soft Rock
Melodic, radio-friendly rock with clean guitars, strong vocals and broad mainstream appeal.
