Top 25 Music Albums of 1973
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My favourite albums of 1973.
- Chart updated: 08/08/2017 20:45
- (Created: 09/16/2013 00:45).
- Chart size: 25 albums.
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It's all about time these days. Time and existence. Why can't I go back in time? :(
Favourite tracks: "Time" & "Brain Damage" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Time" & "Brain Damage" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
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1973
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The Beach Boys took a trip to... yes, have you guessed it?..
That's correct! They took a trip to Holland! Can't say if it also sounds like it was made in Holland, but I do know that the trip to the foreign country resulted in an adventurous album, especially when held up against the previous "Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"". With "Holland" you get an mini album within the album, the California Saga trilogy. You also get a hit song, "Sail On, Sailor", a lightly psychedelic track, "Steamboat", two soulful ballads, "Leaving This Town" and "Only with You" and a song called "Funky Pretty" which is pretty funky, but the true mind-blower is "The Trader". If you get the CD, you'll also get a quite obscure EP with spoken word narration and some odd background music. Another unsung masterpiece by The Beach Boys.
Favourite tracks: "Sail On, Sailor", "The Trader" & "Only with You" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
That's correct! They took a trip to Holland! Can't say if it also sounds like it was made in Holland, but I do know that the trip to the foreign country resulted in an adventurous album, especially when held up against the previous "Carl and the Passions – "So Tough"". With "Holland" you get an mini album within the album, the California Saga trilogy. You also get a hit song, "Sail On, Sailor", a lightly psychedelic track, "Steamboat", two soulful ballads, "Leaving This Town" and "Only with You" and a song called "Funky Pretty" which is pretty funky, but the true mind-blower is "The Trader". If you get the CD, you'll also get a quite obscure EP with spoken word narration and some odd background music. Another unsung masterpiece by The Beach Boys.
Favourite tracks: "Sail On, Sailor", "The Trader" & "Only with You" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
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1973
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386
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The last thing I expected from Elton John was an 11-minute-long progressive rock-opener. Didn't see the two rockers "Your Sister Can't Twist (But She Can Rock 'n Roll)" and "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" coming either. I've always been under the impression that Elton John only made piano-driven gay pop, but this album proved me wrong. Not that there's anything wrong with piano-driven gay pop!
Favourite tracks: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" & "Grey Seal" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" & "Grey Seal" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
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1973
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7,468
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The first documentary film I saw about a Beatle was the one in 2011 who took its name from this album. George Harrison was a great guy and this album also reflects the key elements of his personality. Some of his most spiritual, beautiful songs are present here.
Favourite tracks: "Who Can See It" & "Be Here Now" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Who Can See It" & "Be Here Now" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Year of Release:
1973
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367
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The most beatlesque Beatles-related album outside The Beatles. The opening bass lines of the title-track reminds me of "Sun King", which naturally hints at Paul in great form musically. I was so confused when I first found out that Paul formed a band named Wings after The Beatles, but the odd name does make sense since Wings truly were an uplifting band. "Jet" was the first song I checked out from his post-Beatles band.
Favourite tracks: "Jet" & "Mamunia" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Jet" & "Mamunia" [First added to this chart: 09/20/2013]
Year of Release:
1973
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6,456
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John Lennon at his most chilled out! The political issues are not highlighted extensively this time around. Instead, there seems to be more a focus on the sound of "taking it one day at a time".
Favourite tracks: "Mind Games" & "One Day (At a Time)" [First added to this chart: 11/24/2013]
Favourite tracks: "Mind Games" & "One Day (At a Time)" [First added to this chart: 11/24/2013]
Year of Release:
1973
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492
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Ringo is the greatest and truly the star(r) on this, his greatest album, his greatest maybe because each and every Beatles member performs on it AND writes one or more of its songs. Essentially a late Beatles album with Ringo performing all the lead vocals. What's not to love?
Favourite tracks: "Photograph" & "You're Sixteen" [First added to this chart: 06/19/2014]
Favourite tracks: "Photograph" & "You're Sixteen" [First added to this chart: 06/19/2014]
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Sad songs and a sad story to go with it. There's a jazzy, chaotic late night vibe to it and while it doesn't reach for perfection the same way as "Transformer", the messy style of the album actually corresponds well to its depressing themes.
Favourite tracks: "The Kids" & "Sad Song" [First added to this chart: 04/20/2014]
Favourite tracks: "The Kids" & "Sad Song" [First added to this chart: 04/20/2014]
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1973
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2,938
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Queen doing more than all right on their debut album. Great modern times rock 'n' roll, glam rock- and heavy metal-influenced, but not quite as progressive yet. Definitely their most youthful album in a quite innocent and charmful way.
Favourite tracks: "Keep Yourself Alive" & "Doing All Right" [First added to this chart: 02/01/2014]
Favourite tracks: "Keep Yourself Alive" & "Doing All Right" [First added to this chart: 02/01/2014]
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1973
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710
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Overambitious tales from topographic oceans, and something do to with God and the universe, etc.! This might be one giant pretentious mess of a double album with ideas far above the station, but what can I say? I'm glad they tried, and whilst not a perfect execution, it definitely has its transcendental moments.
Favourite tracks: "The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)" & "Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)" [First added to this chart: 07/16/2014]
Favourite tracks: "The Revealing Science of God (Dance of the Dawn)" & "Ritual (Nous sommes du soleil)" [First added to this chart: 07/16/2014]
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1973
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Top 25 Music Albums of 1973 composition
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| Electric Light Orchestra | 2 | 8% | |
| John Lennon | 1 | 4% | |
| Marvin Gaye | 1 | 4% | |
| Ringo Starr | 1 | 4% | |
| ABBA | 1 | 4% | |
| Lou Reed | 1 | 4% | |
| Mike Oldfield | 1 | 4% | |
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Top 25 Music Albums of 1973 chart changes
| Biggest climbers |
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| Up 1 from 12th to 11th Houses Of The Holy by Led Zeppelin |
| Up 1 from 11th to 10th Tales From Topographic Oceans by Yes |
| Up 1 from 10th to 9th Queen by Queen |
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| Down 3 from 9th to 12th Selling England By The Pound by Genesis |
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| Best Artists of 1977 | |
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| 1. Fleetwood Mac | |
| 2. David Bowie | |
| 3. Pink Floyd | |
| 4. Television | |
| 5. Sex Pistols | |
| 6. Steely Dan | |
| 7. Billy Joel | |
| 8. Bob Marley & The Wailers | |
| 9. Bob Marley | |
| 10. The Clash | |
| 11. Iggy Pop | |
| 12. Kraftwerk | |
| 13. Wire | |
| 14. Ramones | |
| 15. Elvis Costello | |
| 16. Electric Light Orchestra | |
| 17. Talking Heads | |
| 18. Suicide | |
| 19. Meat Loaf | |
| 20. Fela Kuti |
