Agents of Fortune
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| Studio album by Blue Öyster Cult | ||||
| Released | May 21, 1976 | |||
| Recorded | 1975–76 | |||
| Studio | The Record Plant, New York City | |||
| Genre | Hard rock, heavy metal, psychedelic rock | |||
| Length | 36:35 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Robert Christgau | B+ |
| Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal | 10/10 |
| Rolling Stone | (very favorable) |
Agents of Fortune is the fourth studio album by American hard rock band Blue Öyster Cult, originally released in a gatefold sleeve LP in 1976 through Columbia Records.
The platinum-selling album peaked at No. 29 on the United States Billboard 200 chart, while the single "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart, making it Blue Öyster Cult's biggest hit.
The band also became a larger concert attraction at this time—largely based on not only their stageshow, but aided by the airplay of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper," which to this day is a staple of FM rock station playlists. Concert venues became larger, the show became more intricate and BÖC was reaching its commercial peak on the tour circuit.
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