Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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King Crimson

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

842 charts

Rank Score:

10,552

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Overall Rank:

143

Average Rating:

86 (1,060 votes)

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On The Beach

Neil Young

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

790 charts

Rank Score:

7,923

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Overall Rank:

210

Average Rating:

84 (956 votes)

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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

775 charts

Rank Score:

7,422

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

668 charts

Rank Score:

6,531

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

428 charts

Rank Score:

4,207

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

477 charts

Rank Score:

3,149

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131

Overall Rank:

566

Average Rating:

82 (562 votes)

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Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

439 charts

Rank Score:

3,125

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Queen

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

485 charts

Rank Score:

3,089

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1974

Appears in:

516 charts

Rank Score:

2,876

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145

Overall Rank:

616

Average Rating:

78 (947 votes)

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10.

A Tábua De Esmeralda

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

228 charts

Rank Score:

2,791

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148

Overall Rank:

639

Average Rating:

83 (236 votes)

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Santana	3	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
Neil Diamond	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	404	40%
	209	21%
	55	5%
	42	4%
	42	4%
	25	2%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	955	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	960	96%
Yes	42	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	991	99%
Yes	11	1%

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Best Artists of 1978
1. Bruce Springsteen
2. Blondie
3. The Cars
4. Elvis Costello
5. Van Halen
6. Kraftwerk
7. Kate Bush
8. The Rolling Stones
9. Talking Heads
10. Steve Reich
11. Rush
12. Brian Eno
13. Dire Straits
14. Pere Ubu
15. Big Star
16. The Jam
17. The Police
18. Wire
19. Devo
20. AC/DC