Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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A Tábua De Esmeralda

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

227 charts

Rank Score:

2,805

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148

Overall Rank:

633

Average Rating:

83 (236 votes)

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Elis & Tom

Antonio Carlos Jobim & Elis Regina

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

78 charts

Rank Score:

471

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574

Overall Rank:

3,174

Average Rating:

78 (88 votes)

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Lóki?

Arnaldo Baptista

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

21 charts

Rank Score:

192

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Adoniran Barbosa

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

14 charts

Rank Score:

143

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Secos & Molhados II

Secos & Molhados

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

14 charts

Rank Score:

102

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Canta Canta, Minha Gente

Martinho Da Vila

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

5 charts

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Ave Sangria

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

15 charts

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Cartola

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1974

Appears in:

22 charts

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219.

Gita

Raul Seixas

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1974

Appears in:

11 charts

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Elis (1974)

Elis Regina

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1974

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5 charts

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
Johnny Cash	3	0%
Electric Light Orchestra	3	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Ohio Players	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	404	40%
	209	21%
	55	5%
	42	4%
	42	4%
	25	2%
	25	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	956	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	961	96%
Yes	42	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	992	99%
Yes	11	1%

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