Neil Sedaka - The Hungry Years (1975) Vinyl LP • Bad Blood, Breaking Up Is Hard

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Vinyl plays with occasional crackles and some clicks during "When You Were Lovin' Me" (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, scuffing, numerous surface impressions (front/back); sticker with a name near top-left that has torn away bits of the cover resulting in an abrasion, writing near the center of front and top-left of back. Inner-sleeve is original (photo/lyrics). Spine is barely readable with noticeable wear. Heavy shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Crossroads
2. Lonely Night (Angel Face)
3. Stephen
4. Bad Blood
5. Your Favorite Entertainer
6. Baby Blue
7. Tit For Tat
8. New York City Blues
9. When You Were Lovin' Me
10. The Hungry Years
11. Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

About The Record:

The Hungry Years, by Neil Sedaka, marked a significant comeback for the artist, showcasing his signature blend of pop and heartfelt ballads after a period of commercial struggles. The album, produced by Sedaka and Robert Appère, features introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, reflecting Sedaka's personal and professional resurgence during the mid-1970s. It includes the hit singles Bad Blood, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, a slower re-recording of his 1962 hit that climbed to No. 8. Historically, the album solidified Sedaka’s return to prominence, bolstered by his collaboration with Elton John’s Rocket Records, which helped reintroduce him to a new audience. The Hungry Years remains a notable milestone in Sedaka’s career, highlighting his enduring appeal as a singer-songwriter.