David Bowie – Diamond Dogs (1974)
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David Bowie – Diamond Dogs

Diamond Dogs is glam rock’s haunted house—gritty, paranoid, and feral. Bowie ditches Ziggy for a dystopian carnival of fuzzed-out riffs and Orwellian decay. It’s messy, theatrical, and utterly alive—a glam apocalypse you can dance through.

Kiss - Kiss
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KISS – KISS

KISS’s self-titled debut album is a landmark release that laid the foundation for one of the most iconic bands in rock history. Released in 1974, it captures the raw, unfiltered energy of the group’s early days and offers a blueprint for their signature sound—a perfect blend of hard rock, glam, and theatrical flair.

ZZ Top - Tres Hombres (1973)
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ZZ Top – Tres Hombres

ZZ Top – Tres Hombres If Tres Hombres were a meal, it’d be barbecued brisket served off the tailgate of a Cadillac with a bottle of tequila for a napkin. ZZ Top’s third album kicks open the saloon doors and starts playing slide guitar with a grin so greasy you can practically hear the sweat…

Mott the Hoople - Mott (1973)

Mott the Hoople – Mott

Mott is a weathered letter from the edge, written in eyeliner and ash, mailed from a dressing room that smells like regret and victory. It’s loud, it’s vulnerable, and it has nothing left to prove. There’s glory here, the kind that comes from crawling out of the gutter with your guitar still screaming.

David Bowie - Aladdin Sane
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David Bowie – Aladdin Sane

Aladdin Sane is Bowie’s glamorous yet unhinged comedown—still dazzling, but with a jagged edge. Fueled by tour chaos, it’s glam rock splintering into jazzier, darker territory. Nervous, raw, and electrifying, it captures an artist on the brink, both of brilliance and burnout.

The Eagles – Desperado
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The Eagles – Desperado

Desperado is where the Eagles got serious, embracing a Wild West mood of outlaws and regret. Henley and Frey took creative control, crafting a richer, country-leaning album with sweeping strings and tight harmonies. Not hit-driven, but a slow-burning classic that defined their soul.