Agents of Fortune Songs Ranked
Agents of Fortune is the fourth studio album by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, released by Columbia Records in May 21, 1976. The Platinum-selling album peaked at No. 29 on the U.S. Billboard chart, while the cryptic single “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it BÖC’s biggest hit. The band became a bigger concert attraction after the release of the album, in part due to extensive airplay of “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”, to this day a staple of rock-station playlists. This is also the only album in the band’s catalog to have every original member perform lead vocals on at least one song, and the only to not feature any songwriting contributions from Eric Bloom. However, the 2020 live album 40th Anniversary: Agents of Fortune Live 2016 added Bloom’s name to the writing credits on “E.T.I. (Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence)”. Here are all of Agents of Fortune songs ranked.
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10. Tenderloin
“I come to you in a blue,blue room”. A drug song, another Allen Lanier song 60’s type feel on this one, probably would of fit perfectly on the Stalk-Forrest Group.”
9. True Confessions
“Naked, exposed like fine rock and roll”. One of Allen’s finest songs, 60’s doo-wop, great saxes by the Brecker Brothers. “True Confessions” is possibly an under-appreciated song to some people. But after a few listenings, it becomes downright infectuous. It’s funky and I love singing along to it.”
8. The Revenge of Vera Gemini
“My favorite song is probably “The Revenge of Vera Gemini” with its distinctive and mysterious vibe. It features one of the most unusual ways to write a song I’ve ever heard. The way the verse melody leads into the bridge, then into the chorus, with the female vocals in the background chugging along to the lead singer… the whole thing is just really really strange. The keyboards make it sound even creepier especially when the singer sings the “Oh no more horses horses, we’re gonna swim like a fish” line”
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7. Debbie Denise
“Debbie Denise” sounds like a country song disguised as a pop song. The vocals here are truly something memorable. Some people might find the vocals too cute, or whatever, but it’s really a great song. In a way, this song is sort of like the Allman Brothers Band and their “Midnight Rider” hit. I just LOVE the line “But I was out rolling with my band”. It’s so cool the way it’s sung. The verse melody is super melodic and sounds like there’s an orchestration of some sorts in the background. Strange.”
6. Tattoo Vampire
“Vampire suckin’ the skin”. Another Albert and Helen song. A halloween favorite, this song is a kind of rock -punk classic, erie effects, Eric’s vocals resonate. Tattoo Vampire keeps the oil burning, a strange rocker with some cool vocal effects throughout and some fiery lead guitar work.”
5. This Ain’t the Summer of Love
“This Ain’t the Summer of Love” is just really weird, especially the chorus. A perfect introduction to a wonderful album. One of Albert’s best songs, Buck’s guitar rocks!”
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4. Morning Final
“After what I read I can hardly feel my heart”. Written by Joe Bouchard, Early 70ish type song, people fine this song boring, but to me it’s a BOC classic song, great guitar by Buck, love the “Paper,Paper” and subway effects at the end, always makes my dogs look around in wonder.”
3. E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)
“The record gets cheery again with E.T.I (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence). An absolutely infectious rocker with a great anthemic chorus part and a great rolling guitar riff from Buck.”
2. Sinful Love
“Daredevil, she devil, printer’s devil, evil”. Written by Albert and the late Helen Wheels. Here’s a song that should of been a hit. Buck does a great stun guitar here, again the harmonies are amazing.”
1. (Don’t Fear) the Reaper
“Fourty thousand men and women everyday”. Buck’s ultimate song #12 in 1976, the guitar is classic, love the middle part, not really played on most stations today, they mostly play the edited version.”
