Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s
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Best Decade of Album Music History
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Zeppelin, Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Genesis, Bowie, etc
Some of the best music artists since the first Ludwig Van Beethoven Symphony
It was difficult to create this list and its always changing , so , just enjoy and share your thoughts withe me
- Chart updated: 09/25/2025 05:15
- (Created: 07/30/2019 23:53).
- Chart size: 100 albums.
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95
Marvin Talking to us about the Vietnam war , hatred, ecological issues in a concept album
This Album music is like flying and the lyrics some of the better for protesting out there, this one was the first record Marvin Produced and has aged beautiful and in my opinion the best Motown Album in existence
We have to take in count Marvin was passing into a failed marriage with Anna Gordy, his partner Tammi Terrell and with a cocaine addiction ending with a failed attempt of suicide with a shotgun
This Album too is an experience and everybody should hear it
Progressive Soul / Psychedelic Soul / Symphonic Pop / R&B
Mercy Mercy Me / Inner City Blues / What's Happening Brother [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
Marvin Talking to us about the Vietnam war , hatred, ecological issues in a concept album
This Album music is like flying and the lyrics some of the better for protesting out there, this one was the first record Marvin Produced and has aged beautiful and in my opinion the best Motown Album in existence
We have to take in count Marvin was passing into a failed marriage with Anna Gordy, his partner Tammi Terrell and with a cocaine addiction ending with a failed attempt of suicide with a shotgun
This Album too is an experience and everybody should hear it
Progressive Soul / Psychedelic Soul / Symphonic Pop / R&B
Mercy Mercy Me / Inner City Blues / What's Happening Brother [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1971
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18,834
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95
The Best Double Album of All Time!
Talking just of Musical and Voice Perfection? this is, this is it, a human cant go any further than this
Stevie was thinking of quiting music before making this Album, put than on perspective, how many projects havent we been denied cause of an artist death or that they just give up to music, we are extremely lucky Stevie didnt do hat
Yet again he plays half of the instrumentation, compose the music and lyrics and produced it, this man is literally the definition of Pure Talent, we have some happy songs, some introspective songs, some ballads, a musical journey of the heart as no other, i can play this if im sad, if im happy, sun, rain, this album matches perfectly any emotion of the human being
R&B / Progressive Soul / Avant-Pop
Fav Songs: As / Isnt She Lovely / Another Star [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
The Best Double Album of All Time!
Talking just of Musical and Voice Perfection? this is, this is it, a human cant go any further than this
Stevie was thinking of quiting music before making this Album, put than on perspective, how many projects havent we been denied cause of an artist death or that they just give up to music, we are extremely lucky Stevie didnt do hat
Yet again he plays half of the instrumentation, compose the music and lyrics and produced it, this man is literally the definition of Pure Talent, we have some happy songs, some introspective songs, some ballads, a musical journey of the heart as no other, i can play this if im sad, if im happy, sun, rain, this album matches perfectly any emotion of the human being
R&B / Progressive Soul / Avant-Pop
Fav Songs: As / Isnt She Lovely / Another Star [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1976
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15,666
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95
Stevie Wonder has to be one of the most talented musicians if not the most talented
Stevie grow from a child prodigy to an all time great, when Motown finally let stevie do whatever he wanted with his music this kind of albums stevie provided, perfect album, every song here is great, no filler, no bad song}
He almost play every instrument on this project (Piano, Drums, Vocals, Synthesizers, Harmonica, Clavinet, Congas) even he did Backing Vocals, This album and Songs in the Key of Life are the perfect example of what a talented man can achieve
You can help to sing or to dance to this well crafted songs and i love it
Progressive Soul / Funk / Soul / Jazz / Rock
Fav Songs: Higher Ground / All in Love is Fair / Too High [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
Stevie Wonder has to be one of the most talented musicians if not the most talented
Stevie grow from a child prodigy to an all time great, when Motown finally let stevie do whatever he wanted with his music this kind of albums stevie provided, perfect album, every song here is great, no filler, no bad song}
He almost play every instrument on this project (Piano, Drums, Vocals, Synthesizers, Harmonica, Clavinet, Congas) even he did Backing Vocals, This album and Songs in the Key of Life are the perfect example of what a talented man can achieve
You can help to sing or to dance to this well crafted songs and i love it
Progressive Soul / Funk / Soul / Jazz / Rock
Fav Songs: Higher Ground / All in Love is Fair / Too High [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
Year of Release:
1973
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12,256
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94.44
Post-Punk, Proto Punk, Garage Rock
Best Song: Marquee Moon / Venus / See No Evil [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
Post-Punk, Proto Punk, Garage Rock
Best Song: Marquee Moon / Venus / See No Evil [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1977
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19,389
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94.2
[First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1970
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9,102
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94.16
Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Ballad
Best Songs: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant / Vienna / Just The Way You Are [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Ballad
Best Songs: Scenes from an Italian Restaurant / Vienna / Just The Way You Are [First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1977
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6,846
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94
[First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1975
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15,072
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94
[First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1970
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8,214
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[First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1971
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6,553
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94
[First added to this chart: 08/02/2019]
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1970
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7,325
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Top 100 Music Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 10 | 10% | |
| 1971 | 20 | 20% | |
| 1972 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1973 | 13 | 13% | |
| 1974 | 7 | 7% | |
| 1975 | 12 | 12% | |
| 1976 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1977 | 8 | 8% | |
| 1978 | 5 | 5% | |
| 1979 | 5 | 5% |
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| Pink Floyd | 5 | 5% | |
| Led Zeppelin | 4 | 4% | |
| David Bowie | 4 | 4% | |
| Miles Davis | 3 | 3% | |
| Invisible | 3 | 3% | |
| Can | 3 | 3% | |
| Genesis | 3 | 3% | |
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48 | 48% | |
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28 | 28% | |
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9 | 9% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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4 | 4% | |
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2 | 2% | |
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| 09/22/2025 08:19 |  MadhattanJack | 302 | 86/100 | |
| 02/26/2022 03:43 | eveningson | 4 | 85/100 | |
| 02/25/2022 12:40 |  Cytoma | 170 | 90/100 | |
| 09/05/2021 19:45 |  buzzdainer | 664 | 90/100 | |
| 06/21/2021 15:10 |  Dankel | 175 | 84/100 |
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From eveningson 02/26/2022 03:43 | #281933
This guy must be a fan of Jorge Luis Borges given the number of Argentine artists that are on this chart. Solid list.
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From buzzdainer 09/05/2021 19:46 | #273348
buzzdainer 09/05/2021 19:46 | #273348
Great to see so much Stevie Wonder love on your seventies chart! I remember listening to Stevie a lot as a kid, and he's remained in regular rotation in my record collection ever since. Great chart!
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sssvnnn 03/08/2021 12:45 | #267087
sssvnnn 03/08/2021 12:45 | #267087
...close to perfection...
I love the chart.
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From Drbassexpert24 11/11/2020 20:54 | #260657
Great selections. A few of them are new to me, so I put them on my watchlist.
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CharlieBarley 11/04/2020 01:41 | #260163
CharlieBarley 11/04/2020 01:41 | #260163
hello again dude
I listened to the Jose Jose album Lo Pasado, Pasado.
Although I read he is popular round the world I hadn't heard of him.
It is a really good album. He has a good voice. I liked the title track best, and his Billy Joel cover.
And I read Frank Sinatra was a fan and a friend of his. Talented guy.
so thank you, it's good to discover new artists.
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From CharlieBarley 11/04/2020 00:18 | #260161
CharlieBarley 11/04/2020 00:18 | #260161
47 albums in common
awesome list man
many, many Yes-es from me.
good work
I think the 70s was the best decade for albums.
the 50's were dynamic and the 60s were revolutionary but the 70s was such a fertile time for music.
It's my favourite decade.
If I could just put Beatles, psychedelic Floyd, Sam Cooke and Etta James' 60s albums into the 70s decade it would be the ultimate!
great chart Dude.
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Larcx13 11/02/2020 21:50 | #260100
Larcx13 11/02/2020 21:50 | #260100
Definitely your best list.
On top of that, 40 albums in common.
I guess it's not difficult for the 70s. Everyone pretty much agrees on that era of music.
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Goliath 06/14/2020 09:09 | #253510
Goliath 06/14/2020 09:09 | #253510
35 in common with my 70's chart!
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From WayneMC 01/27/2020 17:12 | #247226
Nice chart, with a fair bit of variety. I will be checking out Jose Jose and may be back to update the rating.
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From pctrooper 09/23/2019 05:31 | #242951
Man, these super specific album ratings for the top 3 spots are cracking me up.
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| Best Artists of 1969 | |
|---|---|
| 1. The Beatles | |
| 2. Led Zeppelin | |
| 3. King Crimson | |
| 4. The Rolling Stones | |
| 5. The Velvet Underground | |
| 6. Creedence Clearwater Revival | |
| 7. Nick Drake | |
| 8. Neil Young | |
| 9. Neil Young & Crazy Horse | |
| 10. Frank Zappa | |
| 11. Miles Davis | |
| 12. The Who | |
| 13. The Band | |
| 14. Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band | |
| 15. The Kinks | |
| 16. The Stooges | |
| 17. Crosby, Stills & Nash | |
| 18. Sly & The Family Stone | |
| 19. Fairport Convention | |
| 20. Townes Van Zandt |
