Best Albums of the 1970s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1970s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
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"The first song dictates the whole concept of the album, which is the constant battle we fight inside ourselves; the battle of heart and mind. It's a psychological study about the complexity of human beings in form of an album. I don't even have to say it's the most progressive rock influenced alb..." [+] Reply
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patriciatoledo | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +8 votes (8 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1978
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"The Kinks 'Lola Versus Powerman And The Moneygoround, Part One' is arguably part of rocks greatest album streak bettered only by the Fab 4 . Starting in 1967 with the sublime 'Something Else by The Kinks' , followed in 1968 by 'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society ' which may well..." [+] Reply
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Brad1770 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1970
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"I'm a Queen fan because of albums like this, and this truly is an excellent album, jam packed with great tracks and hidden gems. It starts with Brighton Rock, which recently had renewed interest due to the Baby Driver movie. It's a top notch track that shows off just how great Brian May's guitar ..." [+] Reply
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InsanityPrawnBoy | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1974
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2,707
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"Raw and personal. Not as polished or focused as Cheap Thrills, but much more passionate. The overproduced, saccharine soaked popsters of today could learn a thing or two listening to Janis get every ounce out her voice." Reply
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junodog4 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1971
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2,690
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"(To Boltzmann) The guy comes here to make a superficial and wrong comment on an album, not that I am fanatic for any artist, but we must have the minimum of consistency when commenting, if you don't have a solid and impartial opinion, better be silent , but how to take seriously someone who says:..." [+] Reply
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1978
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2,689
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"Excellent album. Named by Rolling Stone Brazil as the 6th best album in the history of Brazilian music. In my opinion, "Africa Brasil" by Jorge Ben is better, but "A Tabua de Esmeralda" is also a great album that has lots of great songs like: "Os Alquimistas Estao Chegando", "O Homen Da Gravata F..." [+] Reply
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1974
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2,679
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"Critics hated this, Pink Floyd members themselves hate this, but I (like many fans I guess) love it! The suite is very experimental - and long - but very listenable (for what it is), the three songs by band members are all very good (my favourite is Summer 68 by Wright) and Alan's Pyschedelic bre..." [+] Reply
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1970
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"This is the best album I ever heard. I remember the time when I heard it the first time and how I was at this moment. If I was alone on a desert island with just one album, it wouldbe this one. Great performance from all the band and A Light In The Black is my favorite song. RIP Dio, Powell and B..." [+] Reply
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1976
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2,648
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"Had the cassette of this when I was a teenager and damn near wore it out. Still my favorite Police album. Favorite tracks: Walking On The Moon Bring On The Night Deathwish Message In A Bottle The Bed's Too Big Without You" Reply
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1979
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2,630
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"Criminally underrated album and band in general. Good guitarwork while still making catchy and swinging songs!" Reply
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1976
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2,623
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 15 of 100
Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 99 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 94 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 89 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 106 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 8 | 1% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 8 | 1% | |
| Pink Floyd | 8 | 1% | |
| AC/DC | 8 | 1% | |
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388 | 39% | |
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373 | 37% | |
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43 | 4% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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20 | 2% | |
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