The Human Menagerie
by Cockney Rebel

Overall rank: 6,833rd | 1970s rank: 1,025th | 1973 rank: 116th
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2026	imacgill	Top 57 Music Albums of 1973	52/57	1
2026	zags7000	Top 100 Music Albums of 1973	50/100	3
2026	Moondance	Top 100 Music Albums of 1973	28/100	4
2026	Liedzeit	Top 86 Music Albums of 1973	11/86	4
2026	amirmishali	Top 100 Music Albums of 1973	54/100	2
2026	dihansse	Top 53 Music Albums of 1973	37/53	2
2026	martintho	Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s	40/100	12
2026	Liedzeit	Glam Rock	26/30	-
2026	Wasinski	Top 85 Music Albums of 1973	43/85	3
2026	thenat	Top 41 Music Albums of 1973	36/41	1
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75/100 !	02/10/2026 20:28	dihansse	6,402	75/100
80/100 !	01/18/2026 21:42	BorderFreeAndrew	15,776	74/100
95/100 !	01/18/2026 12:38	BrianBoehm	87	94/100

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dihansse 02/10/2026 20:48 in My discoveries per year

“Two albums of 1973 I listened to: First an album I already know/own: I recently saw the re-release of the concert movie in a movie theater and it really moved me and even makes my doubt my original conviction that Stop Making Sense is the best concert movie ever. But the songs in themselves are…”

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neilgee 07/19/2025 09:09 in What album are you listening to? (cont.)

“What album are you listening to? (cont.)”

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From kokkinos 12/18/2021 14:43 in You must listen to the album below you: canon edition

“1. This album is so rich and colouful, it has pop sensibilities in spades and it’s not afraid to show them. I've always suspected I might like a bit of Glam Rock and should try getting into it, as it has been a major influence on many Britpop bands. Even though the obvious point of reference should…”

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Ottokar 08/10/2014 16:13 | #119158 | TOP COMMENT

The original album had only the first 10 tracks. "Rock and Roll Parade" was a single B-side (from "Sebastian"), "Judy Teen" a single A-side. They were added to the CD release.

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antiloopje 10/05/2013 13:33 | #87640 | TOP COMMENT

Last two songs are missing with me. Is that my fault or are there multiple versions?

In my opinion, the best tracks on this one are Hideaway and Death trip. Sebastian is probably the best known song here.

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Jboy56 05/25/2023 16:39 | #297216 | TOP COMMENT

Interesting things.. Some songs are quite original. some with Bowie vibes. Ingenious music.

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