Best Albums of the 1960s

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Live At The Regal 
Live

 B.B. King

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"This record --- and BB King --- doesn't need me to enhance any reputation. Obviously this is one of the greatest blues recordings ever made."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1965

Appears in:

229 charts

Rank Score:

966

Rank in 1965:

17

Rank in 1960s:

171

Overall Rank:

1,748

Average Rating:

 79 (228 votes)

Comments:

7

172.

Wave 

 Antônio Carlos Jobim

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"Very smooth, very cool jazz. Makes me feel like I should be on a tropical beach somewhere far away."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

129 charts

Rank Score:

943

Rank in 1967:

28

Rank in 1960s:

172

Overall Rank:

1,780

Average Rating:

 80 (145 votes)

Comments:

3

173.

Creedence Clearwater Revival 

 Creedence Clearwater Revival

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"Creedence started out good and with each successive record (until Pendulum) they got a little bit better. This, thus, is one of their least good. Being this good at their worst is quite the feat."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

258 charts

Rank Score:

935

Rank in 1968:

31

Rank in 1960s:

173

Overall Rank:

1,797

Average Rating:

 77 (313 votes)

Comments:

11

174.

Aretha Now 

 Aretha Franklin

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"This is not her best record, that being said it's still damn good. The woman has a voice that transcends genre and can make a average song something special."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

195 charts

Rank Score:

926

Rank in 1968:

32

Rank in 1960s:

174

Overall Rank:

1,812

Average Rating:

 79 (189 votes)

Comments:

4

175.

Buffalo Springfield 

 Buffalo Springfield

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"I think the first record by Buffalo Springfield is their finest. It's a fiery, collaborative effort by a true supergroup. As a Neil Young fan, I'm pleased with his originals here. They are bittersweet, catchy and cryptic. Stills' songs are complimentary. They are sweet, straightforward and fun. I...""I think the first record by Buffalo Springfield is their finest. It's a fiery, collaborative effort by a true supergroup. As a Neil Young fan, I'm pleased with his originals here. They are bittersweet, catchy and cryptic. Stills' songs are complimentary. They are sweet, straightforward and fun. I prefer the mono version that can be found on the What's That Sound reissue, which includes the song "Baby Don't Scold Me," the original pressing track that was scrapped to include the new single "For What It's Worth," which became their most well known song. Track Pick: For What It's Worth Gems: Out of My Mind, Flying on the Ground, Clancey Can't Even Sing"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1966

Appears in:

228 charts

Rank Score:

926

Rank in 1966:

23

Rank in 1960s:

175

Overall Rank:

1,815

Average Rating:

 77 (246 votes)

Comments:

14

176.

Moondog (1969) 

 Moondog

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"A nice blend of late romantic classical music, jazz, and percussion. Very calming. 9/10."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1969

Appears in:

143 charts

Rank Score:

923

Rank in 1969:

49

Rank in 1960s:

176

Overall Rank:

1,819

Average Rating:

 78 (156 votes)

Comments:

2

177.

Friends 

 The Beach Boys

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"This really is a lovely album, short and sweet. That certainly is the charm of the album, but it's also frustrating because of it. Opener, meant for you, is beautiful, but it fades out before it even reaches the 40 second mark, it's just a waste of a lovely melody. Other tracks aren't quite so sh...""This really is a lovely album, short and sweet. That certainly is the charm of the album, but it's also frustrating because of it. Opener, meant for you, is beautiful, but it fades out before it even reaches the 40 second mark, it's just a waste of a lovely melody. Other tracks aren't quite so short, but I wish they could have extended them a bit. Having said that, the album is fine. Dennis' two contributions, little bird, and especially, be still, are excellent. The title track is nice, as is wake the world. As I said, it's lovely, just wish it went on a bit longer. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

201 charts

Rank Score:

915

Rank in 1968:

33

Rank in 1960s:

177

Overall Rank:

1,832

Average Rating:

 76 (319 votes)

Comments:

14

178.

A Christmas Gift For You From Phil Spector 

 Various Artists

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"Considered one of the best Christmas albums of all time. A great representation of Phil Spector's Wall of Sound."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1963

Appears in:

173 charts

Rank Score:

914

Rank in 1963:

8

Rank in 1960s:

178

Overall Rank:

1,836

Average Rating:

 77 (201 votes)

Comments:

9

179.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida 

 Iron Butterfly

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"A psychedelic album which is full energy! Superb musicianship from the off, keys and lead guitar continually interchanging. The drums and bass carve out the tight grooves throughout the album. Love the organ lead on the title track and the lead guitar is soooo psychedelic!"  Reply

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Year of Release:

1968

Appears in:

251 charts

Rank Score:

908

Rank in 1968:

34

Rank in 1960s:

179

Overall Rank:

1,847

Average Rating:

 73 (272 votes)

Comments:

19

180.

Procol Harum 

 Procol Harum

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"Procol Harum's 1967 album is easily among the greatest debut-albums ever released. In fact, it could be the greatest. In a highly original way Procol Harum succeeded in combining raw rhythm'n blues with classical music. With Keith Reid's dark mysterious lyrics and Brooker's soulful voice these 19...""Procol Harum's 1967 album is easily among the greatest debut-albums ever released. In fact, it could be the greatest. In a highly original way Procol Harum succeeded in combining raw rhythm'n blues with classical music. With Keith Reid's dark mysterious lyrics and Brooker's soulful voice these 1967 recordings sound as attractive and relevant as ever. Their sound is quite unique, and it's hard to mistake these early Procol Harum recordings from any other band's output. Some versions contain all tracks from both the American 11 tracks version and the European 10 tracks release. Actually several tracklistings of the album were released, but the the most important difference was whether they contained "Homburg" or "A Whiter Shade of Pale". Some versions also miss "Good Captain Clack". Other bonus-tracks are the B-side to "A Whiter Shade of Pale", ""Lime Street Blues", a great R&B track. Early versions of songs later to appear on their second album "Shine on Brightly" have also been included. All great and highly interesting. The original version "Magdalene" has only survived from an acetate, so the sound obviously is not as good as could hoped for. Otherwise all tracks sound great. It's very hard to bring forward tracks from the original album, as they all in different ways are of the highest quality. Obviously their to early hit-singles stand out, but in the same vein you'll find outstanding songs like "Salad Days" and "Repent Walpurgis". The bluesier side of the band is shown on tracks like "Something Following Me" and "Cerdes", but even these two have the classical "PH" feel to them. Among the up-beat tracks "Conquistador" and "Kaleidoscope" are the closest you get straight-forward rock-music. "Mabel" and "Good Captain Clack" are Procol Harum at their most unceremonious. An incredibly strong album. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1967

Appears in:

222 charts

Rank Score:

908

Rank in 1967:

29

Rank in 1960s:

180

Overall Rank:

1,851

Average Rating:

 78 (214 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of the 1960s composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Year	Albums	%
1960	57	6%
1961	65	7%
1962	50	5%
1963	52	5%
1964	70	7%
1965	89	9%
1966	98	10%
1967	139	14%
1968	188	19%
1969	192	19%

Artist	Albums	%
The Beatles	17	2%
The Beach Boys	15	2%
The Rolling Stones	14	1%
John Coltrane	13	1%
Miles Davis	12	1%
Nina Simone	10	1%
Bob Dylan	10	1%
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Country	Albums	%
	634	63%
	201	20%
	38	4%
	24	2%
	23	2%
	17	2%
	11	1%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	971	97%
Yes	29	3%

Live?	Albums	%
No	961	96%
Yes	39	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	979	98%
Yes	21	2%