Best Albums of the 1970s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1970s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
"The Isley Brothers have had hits in every decade since the 1950's, and have scored 20 top 10 albums. 3+3, which finds the band as a sextet, opens with "That Lady"...worth having the album for alone. It's funky, and Ernie Isley tears it up on guitar. The album is also notable for its choice in cov..." [+] Reply
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Romanelli | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1973
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"I much prefer this album to 'Pictures at an Exibition'. It is a more melodic and cohesive affair. I particularly like 'Battlefield' which give 'Yes' and 'Genesis' a run for their money. I am not so keen on the way Keith Emerson chose to play his Moog, for example 'Aquatarkus' is a very 'plinky pl..." [+] Reply
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1971
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"Initially a Steve Winwood solo record, John Barleycorn must die(great title) eventually evolved into a Traffic album without Dave Mason. Based on the traditional folk song of the title track, Traffic produce what is arguably their most consistent album. Great songs in, glad, freedom rider, empty ..." [+] Reply
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1970
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"I love this album. It is the best dire straits album even though it contains none of their hits (Which were too commercial for my liking). Communique is understated but is the perfect blend of Knopfler’s guitar and vocals, and Wither’s drums. I have listened to it 100s of times and never been dis..." [+] Reply
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1979
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"Running on Empty is probably Jackson Browne's most universal album. Its a rare live album of new material and many of the songs focus on life on the road. Some of the songs are even cleverly recorded in hotel rooms and the tour bus and that only adds to the appeal. The title track remains a stapl..." [+] Reply
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1977
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835
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"A rock classic. Bad company takes up where Free left off with a superb collection of bluesy rock tunes. The standouts are, can't get enough, movin' on, and the title track. Enjoyable rock'n'roll." Reply
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1974
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834
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"Excellent early punk album. Poly sings like Debbie Harry ate John Lydon. The whole thing is a breath of fresh air, tons of fun and rocking." Reply
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1978
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"A sadly underrated and underappreciated record. Same can be said of Rafferty himself and his career. City To City was so much more than just that sax solo on "Baker Street"." Reply
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1978
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832
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"My favourite prog album after Genesis' Foxtrot and SEBTP. Actually there is no 19 minutes electric caribbean viola jam in 15/4 on this album, just simple rock songs, but which all have a clear prog trajectory, with unusual instruments, some time signatures changes, and many structure variations i..." [+] Reply
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drakonium | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1972
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"This album is a beautiful piece of music. The soft and smooth instrumentation allow you to just drift through the songs and take in what you are hearing. The Artist really lets the music speak for itself and creates a serene atmosphere that makes you feel refreshed after listening to it. The imag..." [+] Reply
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1975
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817
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 37 of 100
Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 109 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 91 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 106 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 104 | 10% |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Queen | 8 | 1% | |
| Jethro Tull | 8 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 8 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 8 | 1% | |
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386 | 39% | |
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375 | 38% | |
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42 | 4% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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21 | 2% | |
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