Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s by Error Finn
Conceptual Extension - part 3, The 1970s: "Age of the Deep Classics"
I think the 1970's musical spectrum is a natural extension of the 1960s, which began development. Many so-called long-time favorite album has born in the 1970s. The 1970s have passed since the amount of time, which gives this age its own entity. And what a combination! This decade - is a my personal favorite.
Many artists and bands who started in the 1960s, refined careers in the 1970s. People who discovered (heard) this incident, received a life an incredible value.
Born in the 1960s psychedelic pop music changed in the 1970s - progressive rock; jazz became a rock fusion; folk-country-rock continued to be a singer / songwriter style as a form; hard-rock-blues developed into heavy rock; Soulpop turned into a funk, and later disco music...Punk rock and new wave, brought new attitudes of rock music in the mid 1970s.
I believe that the bands in the 1970s needed to make (good) albums, if they wanted keep up with developments. Just look at the bands' albums, although the number of publications. There were no other possibilities(no internet,no music channels, and less the record companies childish attitude towards the actual creation..). The ALBUM was appreciated!
Selected albums have been my favorite, a very different time. One of the albums I have (knowingly) listened to 25-30 years ago. Someone other hand, is already familiar to only this year. A real favorite album is one that listened to year after year.
The 1970s, the early years, "had more support" my list as the last years of the decade.I am aware of this true-matter, as I began to draw up this list.I feel that the years 1970-1973, were the music world's most advanced.
I took the list, four of my country (Finland) albums. First of all, they have equal access to the list. Second, they give this site a new (old), good music, which the majority (of members) have never heard of!
The 1970s includes two Patheon albums(= frozen albums): Led Zeppelin IV, and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side".
- Chart updated: 01/31/2023 07:45
- (Created: 06/12/2012 18:39).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Brothers were able to play nicer; they expressed skills jazz; they shaped the blues standards ("Statesboro Blues","Stormy Monday" ), the spirit of time. Also, the band's own material sounds better than ever: "Hot 'Lanta," "Whipping Post" and amazing "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed".The album showcased also the work of two master guitarist, Duane Allman and Dicky Betts.This album can't get bored! It sounds fresh every time. It is a simple, decades, remarkable album....But Robert Christgau gave At Fillmore East a B– rating... [First added to this chart: 06/25/2012]
This album had a tremendous impact on pop of Britain's later new romantic movement (= Human League, OMD, Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys...). [First added to this chart: 06/25/2012]
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
Year | Albums | % | |
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1970 | 13 | 13% | |
1971 | 18 | 18% | |
1972 | 15 | 15% | |
1973 | 14 | 14% | |
1974 | 12 | 12% | |
1975 | 4 | 4% | |
1976 | 6 | 6% | |
1977 | 5 | 5% | |
1978 | 7 | 7% | |
1979 | 6 | 6% |
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The Who | 3 | 3% | |
Bob Dylan | 3 | 3% | |
Weather Report | 2 | 2% | |
Deep Purple | 2 | 2% | |
David Bowie | 2 | 2% | |
Kraftwerk | 2 | 2% | |
John Lennon | 2 | 2% | |
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45 | 45% | ||
33 | 33% | ||
6 | 6% | ||
4 | 4% | ||
3 | 3% | ||
3 | 3% | ||
1 | 1% | ||
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
Biggest climbers |
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Up 68 from 82nd to 14th África Brasil by Jorge Ben |
Up 29 from 36th to 7th Rumours by Fleetwood Mac |
Up 23 from 38th to 15th Bridge Of Sighs by Robin Trower |
Biggest fallers |
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Down 5 from 12th to 17th Innervisions by Stevie Wonder |
Down 5 from 13th to 18th The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett |
Down 5 from 14th to 19th Bop Till You Drop by Ry Cooder |
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Parallel Lines by Blondie |
The Kinks Present A Soap Opera by The Kinks |
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Excellent chart ~ the comments are greatly appreciated. I was surprised that we only had 25 albums in common (I was expecting more) ~ which goes to show the depth of quality albums that flowed from the greatest decade ever ~ the 70's!
I really love this list! You have a number of fantastic albums here, especially Innervisions, Rumours, Desire, and Blood on the Tracks. I also appreciate your notes and comments to go with your entries, as these are very thoughtful and provide helpful context for your selections. Great work overall!
Pretty different. I dig the notes and wholeheartedly agree with your assessment of the 70s. It was a time when artists were allowed almost complete creative control, which made for some groundbreaking music.
A wonderful vision of the 70's. Great chart!
again a briliant Chart - you reminded me of some albums that should be on my list or are very close to my top 100.
This of the 1970s band NOT found in BEA's rankings: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZ0HUFBc88
Here is one of the list heroes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsR91OKuMsA
Thank you, Johnnyo. For me, the 1970s, the list is more pleasing (easier) to make the example of the 2010s list. 1970s, seems to still live. 2010s? what?
Great, great chart. One of the best on the site.
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