Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s by Johnnyo 
The rules are; I have to own it, the odd compliation is allowed but no greatest hits / best of's.
- Chart updated: 12/28/2024 10:15
- (Created: 12/06/2011 03:44).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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Slap bang in the middle of a run of five classic albums many people would put Exile as the best of that run but for me it's too long and overblown. Fingers on the other hand is lean and mean. No fat here just great tracks performed brilliantly.
Stand out track is Can't You Hear Me Knocking. According to Wiki, "The entire track was captured in one take, with the jam being a happy accident; the band had assumed the tape machine had been stopped, and were surprised to find the entire session had been captured. Originally they were going to end the song before the jam started, but were so pleased with the jam that they decided to keep it in." [First added to this chart: 12/31/2011]
Stand out track is Can't You Hear Me Knocking. According to Wiki, "The entire track was captured in one take, with the jam being a happy accident; the band had assumed the tape machine had been stopped, and were surprised to find the entire session had been captured. Originally they were going to end the song before the jam started, but were so pleased with the jam that they decided to keep it in." [First added to this chart: 12/31/2011]
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1971
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A truely inspirational album. A seminal work by a great artist. I was never a great fan of Born To Run, way over produced. DOTEOT, has more guitar & all the better for that. Every track is sublime but my fav would have to be Factory or Racing In The Street.
[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1978
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1971
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1971
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333
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1975
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46,454
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1970
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490
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1973
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63,953
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1975
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21,960
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1976
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[First added to this chart: 12/20/2011]
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1971
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1971 | 27 | 27% | |
| 1972 | 14 | 14% | |
| 1973 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1974 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1975 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1976 | 6 | 6% | |
| 1977 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1978 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1979 | 7 | 7% |
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| Bob Dylan | 4 | 4% | |
| Traffic | 4 | 4% | |
| AC/DC | 4 | 4% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 3 | 3% | |
| Funkadelic | 3 | 3% | |
| Neil Young | 3 | 3% | |
| Black Sabbath | 3 | 3% | |
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s chart changes
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| Up 1 from 97th to 96th What's Going On by Marvin Gaye |
| Up 1 from 96th to 95th Shaft by Isaac Hayes |
| Up 1 from 95th to 94th Get Carter by Roy Budd |
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| Down 20 from 79th to 99th Reggatta De Blanc by The Police |
| Down 2 from 98th to 100th Santana (1971) by Santana |
| New entries |
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| Pearl by Janis Joplin |
| Leavers |
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 A Night At The Operaby Queen |
| Band Of Gypsys by Jimi Hendrix |
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87/100 (from 15 votes)
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 95/100  | 08/08/2024 20:47 |  pedro1976 | | 85/100 |
| 95/100 | 05/19/2024 01:19 | mrmcrook | | 92/100 |
| 95/100 | 09/08/2022 17:23 |  CharlieBarley | | 94/100 |
| 85/100 | 09/06/2022 22:20 | Moondance | | 85/100 |
| 80/100 | 09/06/2022 09:59 | Thearei30ee | | 88/100 |
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95/100
From pedro1976 08/08/2024 20:48
pedro1976 08/08/2024 20:48
great chart - surprised only 28 albums in common. a few for me to investigate further
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From Johnnyo 02/16/2024 14:01
A major revamp of my chart (especially towards the lower end) after couple of minor revamps in 2023. Hope that people still like it.
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From Johnnyo 09/08/2022 18:14
Thanks Charlie. Appreciate you leaving a comment.
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95/100
From CharlieBarley 09/08/2022 17:24
CharlieBarley 09/08/2022 17:24
top chart! some fantastic albums though I haven't heard them all
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85/100
From Moondance 09/06/2022 22:27
Hey Johnnyo ~ as always, a thoughtful chart. Good to see CSNY in there as a group and also solo (almost) ~ except, I see you had no room for Graham Nash's 'Songs For Beginners'? Totally agree with Sticky Fingers as the Stones best: and liked seeing John Martyn, Wishbone Ash & Thin Lizzy (Black Rose - sensational!). I would have rated Born To Run much much higher ~ but it did come out when I was 19 and it was like a revelation of the highest order ~ so it holds a special place for me.
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From Johnnyo 06/22/2019 07:34
Tamthebam you should definitely check out Can. I don’t like everything that they have ever done but they are always an interesting listen. Hope you find something that grabs you
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90/100
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Tamthebam 05/03/2019 09:10
Tamthebam 05/03/2019 09:10
23 albums in common not bad ! The 70's were a great period in music. Most of these albums still sound great today I must check out Can again I've always meant to and these days its so easy to listen to albums without purchasing them ! Great Chart .
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95/100
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bobbyb5 04/22/2018 13:55
bobbyb5 04/22/2018 13:55
You have awesome taste in 70s music.
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100/100
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buzzdainer 06/24/2016 03:12
buzzdainer 06/24/2016 03:12
Excellent chart! I love Darkness on the Edge of Town and On the Beach. Enjoyed comparing your selections to some of mine.
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From Johnnyo 11/21/2014 12:37
Personality! I like that description. Your very kind Decurso. The 70's was my favourite era so these are many of my favourite albums.
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