[Review] Joan Armatrading: Whatever’s For Us (1972)
Joan’s first is patterned after Elton John, even featuring the same producer and guitarist.
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Joan Armatrading: “Lonely Lady” (1973)
A non-album single that marked the end of Joan’s association with Pam Nestor and Cube Records.
[Review] Joan Armatrading: Back To The Night (1975)
Joan loses a lyricist and gains some confidence on her major-label debut.
[Review] Joan Armatrading (1976)
Her breakthrough album, featuring some of the best songs from a brilliant career.
[Review] Joan Armatrading: Show Some Emotion (1977)
Another brilliant album that shows a ton of emotion.
Joan Armatrading: “Warm Love” (1978)
Six months after its release, Show Some Emotion was still generating heat.
Joan Armatrading: Steppin’ Out (1979)
A live album recorded with yet another backing band, this time featuring Richie Hayward and Lon Price. Steppin’ Out is a little out…
[Review] Joan Armatrading: Secret Secrets (1985)
Song for song, this is one of her best albums from the 80s.
Joan Armatrading: Sleight of Hand (1986)
Joan took matters into her own hands this time, producing the record and handling all the guitar parts. Sleight of Hand does contain…
[Review] Recorded Highlights of The Prince’s Trust 10th Anniversary Birthday Party (1987)
Rock’s royalty and real royalty join forces for a good cause that actually pre-dates Live Aid.
[Review] Joan Armatrading: The Shouting Stage (1988)
Joan enters her “mature artist phase” by exploring sophisticated arrangements rather than rocking out.