Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus
by Spirit
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus is ranked as the best album by Spirit.
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 81 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
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Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus rankings
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| Year | Source | Chart | Rank | Rank Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | davidhuret | Top 43 Music Albums of 1970 | 25/43 | 2 |
| 2026 | matterhornrider | Top 75 Music Albums of 1970 | 41/75 | 2 |
| 2026 | Simon_bramhall | Top 100 Greatest Music Albums | 27/100 | 73 |
| 2026 | martintho | Top 87 Music Albums of 1970 | 71/87 | 1 |
| 2026 |  flamingyesdept | Top 100 Greatest Artists | 76/100 | - |
| 2026 |  RockyRaccoon | Top 100 Music Albums of 1970 | 53/100 | 2 |
| 2026 |  skelter54 | Top 50 Music Albums of 1970 | 29/50 | 2 |
| 2026 | PurpleHazel | Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s | 47/100 | 11 |
| 2026 | Pluto11 | Top 100 Music Albums of 1970 | 32/100 | 3 |
| 2026 |  baystateoftheart | Top 92 Music Albums of 1970 | 47/92 | 3 |
| Total Charts: The total number of charts that this album has appeared in. | 172 | |||
| Total Rank Score: The total rank score. | 827 | |||
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| ! | 09/13/2026 22:33 | Sentido | 352 | 84/100 |
| ! | 05/06/2026 18:22 | Jakor | 5,550 | 70/100 |
| ! | 04/09/2026 09:54 | RemainInLight | 3,796 | 36/100 |
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This album is rated in the top 2% of all albums on BestEverAlbums.com. This album has a Bayesian average rating of 79.3/100, a mean average of 78.6/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 79.6/100. The standard deviation for this album is 15.3.
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BestEverAlbums 08/31/2026 08:00 in Chart of the day (#5421): By Simon_bramhallTwelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus comments
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A album which was years ahead of its time when released in 1970. The sleeve notes (CD version) refer to the Moog Sythesizer 'unlike today's compact modules, this one looked like an old fashioned telephone operator's station with cables going in and out every direction', this would have been an early Moog modular. A fantastic collection of tracks from the moody quite heavy 'When I Touch You' which builds up to a fantastic acid sounding guitar crescendo. 'Street Worm' showcases some amazing guitar work which is almost metal in its delivery. The upbeat 'Morning Will Come' introduces brass stabs adding to the overall interest of the album. The slower 'Soldier' plays on vocal harmonies which work beautifully. Overall a real treat of a listening experience. (Edited)
....on a given day this is the best album of the seventies, and one of the best of all time. perfectly realized, mysterious, profound, progressive, tasteful, bodacious, at turns quiet and then fuzzmonster-ish. if you like rock guitar, randy california is in the pantheon up there with many much more rich and famous members. a concept album loosely revolving around "ecology" and love. the coda, soldier, seems to be the end of an era. essential. (Edited)
NickVolos TOP 100 COMMENTER 10/06/2013 20:51 | #87722 | TOP COMMENT
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My favorite Spirit album, closes off nicely the era of 60's psychedelic experimentation with a reveled lyrical sensitivity and jazz-infused music. At the same time it heralds the 70's with lyrical themes that reference extensively the environment and coincides with the first celebration of Earth Day. (Edited)
One of those great Californian albums of the late sixties. The twelve dreams of Dr. Sardonicus, is Spirit's masterpiece. Fantastic songs including, nature's way, Mr. Skin, and, love has found a way. A wonderfully topical album that should never be forgotten or overlooked. (Edited)
kcendsley1 07/13/2019 04:24 | #239425 | TOP COMMENT
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A very underrated classic. It was no holds barred in the studio in those days. These guys put together a flow rarely seen in an era of concept albums and rock operas. (Edited)
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