I've been listening to "Starting Over" by the Raspberries in my car this week. In a right and just world, upon release it would have cemented their position in the album oriented rock firmament. A song like "Play on" is better than anything BOSTON ever did but not dissimilar.
In my mind, the Big 3 of power pop in the 70's are Raspberries, Big Star, and Badfinger. I list their names in proper order. If Chris Bell had remained in Big Star, they would probably be #1 (but he didn't). Badfinger were probably the most solid band but lack the flashes of brilliance that we got from the other two.
Back to "Starting Over", it has it all: Crunchy guitars, WHO drums, Beach Boy harmonic genius, Beatleseque little richard/berry grit and sappy Eric Carmen ballads( he was an original there). Get over to Spotify and stream it. I'm sure the band get nothing from reissues anywaY. There is a great box set of all 4 Rasperries albums for less than $20. Well worth it!!