Ranking the Studio Albums: Moxy (w/Martin Popoff)

[@martymartin2894]

I could listen to popoff talk about music all day. Even if I don't always agree with his choices.

[@williamwalker146]

Yes! He's so professional and eloquent in his speech. I disagree with him constantly, but he's such a joy to listen to.

[@martymartin2894]

@@williamwalker146 seems like an extremely intelligent but nice guy.

[@williamwalker146]

@@martymartin2894 yes he does. I would love to just sit and talk with this guy. Or just sit and listen 🤣

[@jerryattwooll4864]

One of the best obscure (at least here in the UK) hard rock bands from the 1970s 1 Ridin' High 2 Moxy 2 3 Moxy 4 Under The Lights 5 Moxy 5

[@diannecarpenter7718]

Thank you guys for ranking the studio albums of Moxy.🎤🎸🎵🥁

[@johnmichaelwilliams6694]

Gents, another great show by you two. Another band I have not heard about but your detailed discussion, particularly about your top two, will send me to listen to each of those. I always enjoy the interaction between you during your shows as well as the extra knowledge and stories Martin shares. Thanks for the show!

[@captainbeyond7469]

Anything the legendary Tommy Bolin plays on has my interest. Martin mentioned Helix another great band from the land that time forgot. Heavy Metal Love was a great song might be worthy of a ranking the albums.

[@DiBiasehere]

Riding High is Flawless.

[@megamaniac7402]

Funny thing is I just listened to Moxy 2 before seeing this video. I love the song "Wet Suit" from that album. Despite that I rank the first album as the top dog in the ranking.

[@jerryattwooll4864]

Wet Suit is one of the main reasons I ranked Moxy 2 above the debut in my list, I love that song too.

[@dougpenrod5411]

Only discovered Moxy like 10 years ago. Just love their albums.

[@tatedavis2016]

My favorite is Moxy’s debut album.

[@catdeli]

Really good discussion, Pete! I got the 1st album when II was the current album. To me Sail On Sail Away was always their best song. That fact edges the album past Ridin' High for #1. But I played RH to death nonstop on cassette in my car in 1978 so too tough to call but today it's #2.

[@davidbradley8295]

2015- 40 years and still ridin high " MOXY " #1

[@Axefiend777]

Always glad to see Moxy gettin' some love! Cheers!!

[@GreatWhiteZep]

Moxy's first LP is excellent IMO, due in no small part to Tommy's involvement with it

[@texasjohn7511]

Joe Anthony played Moxy a bunch here in San Antonio and made them one of my favorites

[@ronaldwilliams2456]

KISS FM/KMAC AM San Antonio hard rock stations were total heavy metal patrons.

[@turefromfinland3264]

Legs Diamond ranking?

[@bryanmcfadden4071]

I worked and apprenticed for KZEP 104.5 in San Antonio Texas, I met moxy and gave an on air interview for over an hour in 2002, hung out for hours before and after was live

[@bryanmcfadden4071]

Martin nailed it spot on Again

[@bryanmcfadden4071]

He just quit drinking! I bought him a doctor Peppah'

[@garyjoyce2160]

Great group/ got all their albums/ AC/DC opened for them during their 1977 US tour. Great 👍 episode. Thx PETE/ MARTIN

[@thegodswerethere]

I got all their albums, but for me, the first one is the best.

[@randyperfecto7468]

Moxy 2 kicked ass in San Antonio, we love this band

[@jamesjezard4553]

Great video. I knew of Moxy but never really explored their music but thanks again for another knowledgeable video. I think ill have a listen and possibly buy an album (whole catalogue most probably)

[@fumanchu122]

You'll be very happy that you did.

[@DiBiasehere]

Tremendous, Tremendous Band.

[@Soedel.Deluex]

excellent video as usual !! one question to Martin Popoff: how many hours of music do you listen to in a day ? how can you know that much about music groups ?

[@recyclerhopkins]

Hey Pete, since you're talking Canadian bands, how familiar are you with Chilliwack, and what do you think of them. They are from Vancouver and were active more in the mid 70's.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Not at all.

[@recyclerhopkins]

@@seaoftranquilityprog Pete you should take the time to check out their 1970 debut, it's psychedelic - progressive rock that could be comparable to early Jethro Tull. They've changed over the years into more of a pop band. They have 13 albums out in the last 40 yrs.

[@Danimal77]

Martin, there was a very heavy band from Canada called "Thundermug". They released 2 albums, one called "Thundermug Strikes" (1972), and the other called "Orbit" (1973).

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Thundermug are great!

[@jason-budney7624]

I've heard of Moxy, but never checked them out. Now knowing the Bolin connection with this group I will be listening to them shortly.

[@dtltmtgt]

Good show! Moxy is new to me. Helix would be a band to do a show on. So much history!

[@cmd1958]

Moxy-Moxy = heavy, catchy, great production and great guitar tone. Should have been a huge seller!

[@pvdguitars2951]

Really enjoyed this show. Not just because it reviews one of my favorite 70ies bands. But more that so many references are made to pioneer hard rock/metal acts: Teaze, Starz, Helix, Rex. Awesome !!! Next time also include The Godz and Boyzz, two other early bands with a Z in the name. 😊

[@independenceltd.]

If I'm not mistaken, Moxy relocated to Texas because of their popularity here, similar to Trapeze and the Nuge. Was supposed to see Moxy, third on the bill with Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush, Legs Diamond and Randy Jackson of Zebra, this past May. Luckily the show has been rescheduled and not cancelled.

[@keithoday9896]

Love this band; some friends from high school turned me on to Moxy; heard 2 before 1. IMO top five Canadian Band. Have got to pickup both, only have Live album from San Antonio- but its a burner.

[@sjwill1956]

THNX for the head's up on Moxy 5 .. listened to a couple of tracks on KZbin.. sounds pretty good .. saw these guys 3 times, 2x in bars and once as an opener for Truimph ( Reno vocals) .. I still have I and Ridin High on vinyl .. got rid of II years ago , big let down from the debut .....never owned Lights...

[@mobettabud30]

love me some buzz sherman!

[@stevesnvegas9040]

I loved Under the Lights back in my high school days. I never thought of it as a Moxy record because of the vocalist change.

[@utubberize]

Thanks Pete....

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

Great underrated band

[@tomfisher2103]

Would you be able to do a review of Geordie? Brian Johnson's band pre AC/DC. Brian sings totally different with them than he did later on. Think there's 5 albums in their catalog.

[@notlameguy]

Flowing Streams of Hearty Hard Rockin' Thanks for nailing down and lifting up Moxy! Been a fave of mine since I picked up Moxy "II" for .49 cents in 1977, always a stalwart to pull off the physical or digital shelves. It's always been about "II" and "Ridin' High" for me, the faved nuances of the first album have always eluded me and settled into 'solid, nice but not terribly crucial listen' but I get it and like it. "Under the Lights" has plodding, uninspired production, no question, but three of its songs stand proud and tall in their catalog. I have to go back to "V", didn't do much for me upon its release but it's time for a re-visit. You guys(Martin 'n Pete) are flat-out legends...and Pete, as a guy who worked in power pop for more than 20 years(Not Lame Recordings), if yr into power pop, take it respectfully from me: Sweeney Todd are worthy to kick the tires on, solid mid-70s stabs at what turned out to be nice foreshadowings for Nick Gilder's early solo career. However, what matters is the fact that Gilder's first three solo albums are absolute stellar and legendary efforts in the power pop world(and his guitarist was something very special).

[@Rolf2112]

Someone had to mention Helix here

[@Danimal77]

Martin, I don't know what you think of the amazing Canadian band, The Tea Party, from Windsor, Ontario. They are criminally underrated band and would love to see a ranking the albums from them!

[@recyclerhopkins]

Hey Martin, you're Canadian and I was wondering what you think of Vancouver area Chilliwack, I thought they were pretty good in the 70's' am I wrong

[@recyclerhopkins]

@Martin Popoff Do you have a favorite Chilliwack album or 2 or 3

[@babababuck]

Loved Moxy, back in the day. Still listen to them now and again. Ridin' High is my favorite. I remember hearing that Buzz was considered as the replacement for Bon Scott. Kinda glad that didn't happen.

[@marcelob4132]

The first Moxy album is classic Hard Rock with great riffs and vocals. My faves are Train, Can't You See I'm A Star and Out of Darkness

[@peterichards3261]

Tommy Bolin on lead guitar. Great album

[@bruceh4226]

My ranking would mirror Martin's... for the first time in any of the shows I've seen him on (having a discography of only 5 records probably helps). Discovered Moxy (Ridin' High) and Starz (Attention Shoppers) right around the same time... it was a good time for music.

[@LuchaLibertaria]

Great Canadian Hard Rock Band. My Ranking: 1- Ridin' High - Geoff Barton(of Sounds Magazine) hailed this album as Canada's answer to Led Zeppelin. Great Hard'n Heavy album. 2- Debut - Killer Debut. Sail On Sail Away is my fave song here 3- Moxy 2 - A few good songs here. Through The Storm kicks ass 4- Moxy 5- Solid Hard Rock album from 2000. 5- Under The Lights - Generic Pop-Rock here. One to avoid.

[@jimmycampbell78]

That was also Martin Popoff’s ranking.

[@LuchaLibertaria]

@@jimmycampbell78 Cool 👍

[@luiscontreras4718]

Will be listening to the two highest ranked albums. Thankfully they do have them on KZbin music. Pete, might there be interesting stories behind the reasons for some groups that don't have their entire catalogue up on music sites? For example Black Sabbath, if you want to listen to all the Tony Martin era albums, you better have them on CD. Or Judas Priest, neither the first two albums, nor the Ripper albums are available. Is it just contractual and/or licensing issues or might there be something else behind it?

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Honestly, I know just about as much as you as to why some albums aren't available. My guess is the artists don't want them up there as it's just not a good revenue stream for them, especially when it comes to spotify, and those that go out of their way to keep them off youtube is they don't want them available for free.

[@luiscontreras4718]

@@seaoftranquilityprog Thanks!

[@JohnnyRecently]

Moxy is big in San Antonio.

[@williamburns5233]

Was Tommy Bolin in Moxy?

[@independenceltd.]

He did 6 of the 8 guitar solos on the debut album. Their guitar player, Earl Johnson, got into an argument with the producer and was kicked out of the studio after recording two solos. The band's manager knew Bolin and he happened to be in the area and was asked to come in and help finish the record. So, never officially a member.

[@williamburns5233]

Had herd that. Wasn't sure if it was part of the group or just a gig. Thanks.

[@JohnWilson-vu1no]

which moxy albums are good to get into

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Watch this show and we tell you...

[@tanaayotte]

Yes they did! I'm from San Antonio! KiISS/KMAC. Joe Anthony and Lou Roney. The home of Rock n Roll! We loved all those bands that you mentioned. They would play the whole side of albums back then on that radio station.

[@independenceltd.]

That was the greatest radio channel ever. At night, when visiting my grandparents in Gonzales, I could pick up 99.5 KISS when I was upstairs, with the boom box antenna poking out the window. Discovered so many bands listening to that station, and especially "Metal Shop: The Only Show With Teeth".

[@craignolan3197]

Not the home

[@randyperfecto7468]

Hell yeah The Godfather of Rock the late Joe Anthony. KMAC/KISS radio 99.5

[@birdyoung]

1. RIDIN HIGH 2. MOXY 3. MOXY II 4. UNDER THE LIGHTS

[@blaisebarshaw2534]

I’m with Martin, Ridin High!

[@The626785]

love moxy my fav albums are Moxy Moxy2 Ridin high under the lights moxy 5

[@williewobert1506]

Just an idea I'd like to throw at you. I really like what you do here . It would be cool if you guys had the time to take 15 to 20 songs from each artist and make your own favorites playlist . For instance I watched the one on foreigner recently and of course I know the radio hits, well I guess what I'm saying make a list of the bands songs that are essential to you. I for one would be interested and possibly others. Just an idea, no expectations. Be well and keep on keeping on.

[@gwts1171]

I only own the first four, so I'll stick to those. I think all four are worth owning. 4) Under the Lights (1978) (Mike Reno wasn't a great fit. I like it, though. Maybe should have been credited to a different band.) 3) Moxy II (1976) 2) Ridin' High (1977) 1) Moxy (1975) Thanks to Pete & Martin! Next Canadian band: Brighton Rock! I'm kidding. :)

[@Mike-aka747]

Would love to see a Budgie albums review w/ Martin Popoff.....

[@tedkay_music]

nice!

[@wenndingofoster5680]

The debut Moxy has a lot of similarities to Warner Bros. Presents Montrose , Dirty Tricks , and Hellfield

[@tanaayotte]

Grew up listening to this band. Love Moxy! The first album is a masterpiece and one of the the best records ever made in rock in my opinion.

[@andyparton3755]

Feature the video "Long Haired Country Boy" with my friend John Berry. I don't know Hal Ketchum, but, you got to consider the great Charlie Daniels. One of the best!!!

[@matthewclark9652]

Former rock critic John Swenson called Moxy "The very poor man's Aerosmith!!" All 1 stars out of 5.

[@sjwill1956]

and @ the start Aerosmith were labelled a poor man's Rolling Stones

[@donaldellis8952]

Hey Pete rank the albums of Riot and Legs Diamond

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Like both bands but missing a lot from their catalogs

[@andyparton3755]

Yo "Pete", it's Andy here who fubbed your name up...I'm sure you remember me. Hey bro, do a top 10 of the great Charlie Daniels!!!

[@donaldellis8952]

My favorite from first to worst Ridin High Moxy Self titled Moxy 2 Moxy V Under The Lights.

[@JohnWilson-vu1no]

moxy there first album sounds like montrose

[@FalkeEins]

Moxy ? Unknown this side of the 'pond' I'd say - 'Ridin' high' is a classic of course...but I've never bothered with any of their other discs

[@alibobsmarland9572]

Same here. Ridin' High was brilliant but not mad on the others.

[@dtltmtgt]

Cool idea about change of styles album to album. Variety is ok, but too mellow, not for me!

[@Rollusify]

In germany they never got through.Never heard of them.But this is my opinion maybe some german guys know them anyway.

[@onesumatra]

The next ranking canadian band: April Wine

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Coming soon!

[@thekeysman1]

Saw Moxy open for Triumph in 1978 in Vancouver, i said to a friend that is not Buzz singing, he left before then, and or different drummer, and the bassist left as well i think? Was not that great a concert overall. Buzz Shearman was very close to Steve Marriott in singing style very bluesy. Mike Reno or Mike Rynoski was not a great singer for this band. he does suit Loverboy. Their Debut was their best by far. Ridin High was close.Even in Canada they only played Can't You See i'm a star, and Take it or leave it, on FM radio.

[@independenceltd.]

"boo-gie"

[@toneman8478]

Disagree with both these guys as their best marerial is Moxy II and Moxy 1

[@pookiemartinez5006]

Tommy Bolin

[@williamwallace5857]

Who ? Scraping the bottom of the barrel for ideas I reckon. And this before you'd just listen to The 'Sensational' Alex Harvey Band.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

Nope, not scraping anything, pretty known band to lots of people. Just because you might not have heard of them doesn't mean that others haven't. And, I've owned the SAHB catalog for years.

[@seaoftranquilityprog]

and, I'd argue that for many people SAHB will also elicit 'scraping the barrel' comments, especially here in the States. Either way, nothing wrong with talking about more obscure bands...that's how people find out new things to listen to. Can't talk about Led Zeppelin, Judas Priest, The Beatles, Van Halen, and Iron Maiden all the time.

[@independenceltd.]

You're a broken record.

[@williamwallace5857]

@@seaoftranquilityprog True, but unlikely....I hope. It's simply because I value your opinion on music and would genuinely like to hear your views on SAHB. I love to talk and critique music, even remotely.

[@williamwallace5857]

@@seaoftranquilityprog I may be mistaken but didn't you tell me some time ago that you'd never heard of SAHB ?

[@mmk7340]

And I thought Riot's album covers were bad...👎

[@mmk7340]

@Martin Popoff started reading Anthem the other day and I'm enjoying it so far. Martin's books are definitely worth checking out.