1973
Noah’s Barks pages covering things relating to the year 1973.
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Serpico
Al Pacino is the Atlas of Serpico, his central performance is the strength of the entire movie, with other aspects being only a little more than serviceable. The real Serpico seems like a good guy, but the dedication to the presumed facts is likely what drags the entertainment value down. The narrative gets extremely formulaic… (read more)
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The Wicker Man
The Wicker Man is instinctually disturbing and aided by an amazing folk soundtrack that’s alluring to the ear but conveys dark desire when contextually examined. It’s a perfect allusion for the clandestine nature of Summerisle. The Wicker Man potentially comments on how some may react to the West’s particularly sexualized culture and their anxieties from… (read more)
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Alice Cooper – “Muscle of Love”
Name(s): Muscle of LoveArtist(s): Alice CooperRelease Date(s): November 20, 1973 Oh, the humanity. Probably the Alice Cooper group’s most underrated album. Actually there’s no “probably” about it. The four albums before Muscle of Love are quite acclaimed, what makes Muscle of Love the odd duck out that seems to get ignored by critics and fans… (read more)
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Paul Simon – “There Goes Rhymin’ Simon” (1973)
There Goes Rhymin’ Simon is Paul Simon’s third solo album, but it’s the first that shows the next evolution in his songwriting after his work with Simon & Garfunkel. Though predominately driven by folk rock instrumentation like always, we see Simon incorporating many new instruments such as electric guitars, organs, and livelier percussion that’s heavier… (read more)
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Alice Cooper – “Billion Dollar Babies”
‘Billion Dollar Babies’ is a great album marred by horrible mixing and self-indulgence, even if some of the latter makes it endearing. (read more)
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Can – “Future Days”
Ah, Can‘s Future Days is beautiful. On the beach laying on one of those chair things that bends back and it has the rubber straps with holes in-between them (what the hell are they called). The weather is warm, but not too warm thanks to the constant breeze blowing through your hair. Perfect relaxation. (read more)