Jim's Gems: Fifty years on, 1972 was a game-changer for music

In the first of our new series on albums with significant anniversaries, Cork musician, DJ and record aficionado Jim Comet picks 10 of the best records from 1972

Jim Comet: one of Cork's legendary DJs, musicians and record-slingers picks his favourites from the year 1972. Picture: Lucy Keeffe O'Mahony

The phrase ‘landmark year’ in music is probably used too often and too flippantly. 

Among the thousands of albums released every year a select few could be described as game-changers.