Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Off The Wall – Michael Jackson – 1979

Off The Wall - Michael Jackson 1979

Off The Wall – Michael Jackson – Released August 10th 1979, Epic / CBS Off The Wall is the fifth studio album by child star turned pop superstar Michael Jackson and the first album of his post-Motown era. It’s also the first of three albums produced by the great Quincy Jones. That special partnership resulted … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: It’s A Bitch – Olympic Runners – 1979

It's A Bitch - Olympic Runners

It’s A Bitch – Olympic Runners – Released May 1979, Polydor Records It’s A Bitch is the final album by the British funk, soul and disco band Olympic Runners. The band already had six albums under their belt when they released this gem, which has just turned 45 this May. Their seventh album kicks off … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: The Special A.K.A. Vs. The Selecter – 1979 

The Special A.K.A.* Vs. The Selecter – Gangsters / The Selecter

The Special AKA — Gangsters / The Selecter – The Selecter – Released May 4th 1979, 2 Tone Records This iconic 7” was the first 2 Tone Records release which introduced the world to two of the most iconic British bands of all time. The first being The Specials, or The Special AKA as they … Read more

Joey Beltdrives’ Bumpy Backspins: Hills Of Katmandu – Tantra – 1979

Hills Of Katmandu - Tantra

Hills Of Katmandu – Tantra – Released 1979, DDD Recordings Hills Of Katmandu is the 1979 long-play debut from Tantra, a project from Italian composer/producer Celso Valli. It consists of two extended disco tracks, the title track on the A side and Wishbone on the B side. So yeah. It’s Italian. And it’s disco. And … Read more