Top 12 Music Albums of 1971
by PaperVinnie

WIP, I just became able to make Year charts so now I'm gonna start going through music year by year to get more definitive rankings
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A band at their creative zenith with no limits to their artistic freedom walked away from their sessions with this... an amazing LP with a little bit of everything, easily the bands most accessible and pop friendly record. They strike a wonderful balance between hard rock 'n' roll, progressive rock, folk, and roots music. All the time their flow is flawless and the music on each song is executed perfectly. Jimmy's production is on point as always. [First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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38,686
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Top rated album (90/100 - 3999 votes)  90 (3,999 votes)
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The Who's masterpiece! Pete Townshend's songwriting and composing work is fantastic, Keith's drumming is always on point, and Entwistle's bass is unforgettable. Roger's vocal performances are as fantastic as ever too. [First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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21,050
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Top rated album (86/100 - 2566 votes)  86 (2,566 votes)
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Classic rock 'n' roll music. Mixed in with blues, country, folk, and countless other influences, this is a work that defined its era and inspired plenty of bands for the future. It's music is ruled by the interplay between Mick Taylor and Keith Richards, Mick specifically tears through Can't You Hear Me Knocking. [First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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16,929
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Top rated album (86/100 - 1922 votes)  86 (1,922 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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19,374
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Top rated album (87/100 - 2446 votes)  87 (2,446 votes)
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[First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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3,725
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[First added to this chart: 02/24/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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7,922
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[First added to this chart: 05/16/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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1,663
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[First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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5,548
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[First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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1,027
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[First added to this chart: 01/17/2018]
Year of Release:
1971
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5,676
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Total albums: 12. Page 1 of 2
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Top 12 Music Albums of 1971 composition

Country Albums %


United Kingdom 7 58%
United States 5 42%
Live? Albums %
No 11 92%
Yes 1 8%

Top 12 Music Albums of 1971 chart changes

Biggest climbers
Climber Up 1 from 2nd to 1st
Untitled (Led Zeppelin IV)
by Led Zeppelin
Biggest fallers
Faller Down 1 from 1st to 2nd
Who's Next
by The Who

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