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1994
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2012
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1975
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""Heavy" by Iron Butterfly is a classic album that represents a defining moment in the evolution of heavy rock music. Released in 1968, this album is a prime example of the band's unique sound, which was characterized by heavy and distorted guitar riffs, extended instrumental sections, and psyched..."  [+]  Reply
- Jboy56 | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | 0 votes (0 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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1968
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1959
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"This is a fantastic compilation album. I used to have the cassette version in the eighties and even though the CD release has more tracks, it strangely omits, honesty, which was on the tape version. Oh well, it's an excellent record. All the masterpieces are here; piano man, new york state of min..."  [+]  Reply
- garycottier | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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1985
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"You gotta love his raw vocal style in this album - even when the melody from "Sunlight Bathed The Golden Glow" is repeated another two times later in the album, it's a great melody (has the same syllables in a line and everything)."  Reply
- SuedeSwede | Helpful?  (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful) Help A maximum of 5 top-voted qualifying comments are selected for each album. To provide the best experience for visitors, comments are excluded if they refer to data corrections, contain excessive profanity, are written in all caps, are non-English, are too short, consist of conversations between users, or contain lists of best tracks etc.
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1984
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"I can't understand why these guys are not more famous. Their level of talent is amazing, this album is a masterpiece. I just love everything about it: the songs are great, the drummer is amazing and sounds great, the bassist knows exactly what to do and has the perfect tone. Everything just sound..."  [+]  Reply
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2013
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2016
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"1. 40 2. 90 3. 65 4. 30 5. 50 6. 80 7. 95 8. 30 9. 70 10. 55 11. 60 12. 50 13. 40 Post-hardcore is a genre I have never really gotten into properly and albums relying heavily on the tropes of that genre tend to be rated low by me. Biffy Clyro's first three albums are closer to post-.hardcore than..."  [+]  Reply
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2003
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Overall Chart composition

Best Albums of 1977
1. Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
2. Animals by Pink Floyd
3. Marquee Moon by Television
4. Low by David Bowie
5. Never Mind The Bollocks, Here's The Sex Pistols by Sex Pistols
6. Aja by Steely Dan
7. The Stranger by Billy Joel
8. Exodus by Bob Marley & The Wailers
9. "Heroes" by David Bowie
10. The Clash by The Clash