Best Albums of 1970

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51.

Lizard 

 King Crimson

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""Lizard" is King Crimson's third album, originally released in 1971. Although there had been some lineup changes, not least the departure of lead-singer Greg Lake, most of the original King Crimson psychedelia sound remains intact. The new singer Gordon Haskell can glimpsewise sound like Peter Ga..."""Lizard" is King Crimson's third album, originally released in 1971. Although there had been some lineup changes, not least the departure of lead-singer Greg Lake, most of the original King Crimson psychedelia sound remains intact. The new singer Gordon Haskell can glimpsewise sound like Peter Gabriel, and when instrumentation on several tracks is very similar to Genesis, you'll easily come to think this group in their heyday. Lyricist Pete Sinfield is still with the group and the lyrical themes are still influenced by medieval romance. Musically some songs are relatively easy to go to, being both melodic and fairly subdued - this kind of numbers have always been my favorites in the group. Both "Circus" and "Indoor Games" belong to this category - fine numbers, which both challenge and please; not least with a very melodious acoustic guitar. "Happy Family" is somewhat harder to go to; fortunately this track is relatively short, while the subdued "Lady of the Dancing Water" is almost "folk"; with its acoustic instrumentation - very much Genesis style here. The long "Lizard" suite, which originally formed side two of the album, begins beautifully with a guest appearance of Jon Anderson of Yes, handling the lead-vocals. This piece, "Prince Rupert Awakes", is one of the album's highlights; actually it's a shame of you can not hear this number seperately from the rest of "Lizard" which can be rather tough listening; not least the final part with some extreme saxphone sounds. The sound is generally great, and as mentioned before, the acoustic guitars sound crisp and clear - sheer pleasure. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

182 charts

Rank Score:

680

Rank in 1970:

51

Rank in 1970s:

430

Overall Rank:

2,345

Average Rating:

 77 (367 votes)

Comments:

13

52.

In The Wake Of Poseidon 

 King Crimson

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""In the Wake of Poseidon" has been criticized for reminding a little too much of its predecessor, "In the Court of the Crimson King." Well, of course, there are similarities but also significant differences. Is it, by the way, that bad to point out a masterpiece like "In the Court of the Crimson ..."""In the Wake of Poseidon" has been criticized for reminding a little too much of its predecessor, "In the Court of the Crimson King." Well, of course, there are similarities but also significant differences. Is it, by the way, that bad to point out a masterpiece like "In the Court of the Crimson King"? A melodic and almost acoustic number like "Cadence and Cascade" is a kind of song you won't find on the predecessor, so already here you will find a difference between the two albums. This song is also one of the group's most moving, and my clear favorite in this album. Overall, the album more is boundary pushing than its predecessor, which, apart from parts on "21st Century Schizoid Man", is relatively accessible. "Pictures of a City" has similarities with that number, but the verse is more entrenched in the blues, while the instrumental part is more experimental. The title track "In the Wake of Poseidon" is probably the track which is immediately recalling "Crimson King" the most; with its grandiose melotron and a slowly flowing melody. The single "Cat Food" might be compared to the Beatles' "Come Together" - obviously a little more jazzy and experimenting. The long instrumental "The Devil's Triangle" is for hardcore fans, I think, and obviously not the song you introduce to your friend first. Three short tracks titled "Peace" are scattered throughout the album - quite nice, but apart from "Peace - an End" too short to really make any difference. Two bonus tracks are the single version of "Cat Food" and the b-side "Groon", which is a jazzy instrumental."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

226 charts

Rank Score:

678

Rank in 1970:

52

Rank in 1970s:

433

Overall Rank:

2,350

Average Rating:

 77 (415 votes)

Comments:

16

53.

Fire And Water 

 Free

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"Can't help wondering what could've happened if this band stayed together. This record is a classic - great band that flat out jams. And Paul Rodgers has one of those one-of-a kind, soul-filled voices."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

161 charts

Rank Score:

668

Rank in 1970:

53

Rank in 1970s:

436

Overall Rank:

2,376

Average Rating:

 76 (183 votes)

Comments:

13

54.

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out! 
Live

 The Rolling Stones

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"One of the few live albums that really captures everything great about its band, recorded during the undeniable peak of the Stones’ career (before the world came crashing around them at Altamont, just over a week after this album’s concerts were performed). This, Let it Bleed, and The Singles Col...""One of the few live albums that really captures everything great about its band, recorded during the undeniable peak of the Stones’ career (before the world came crashing around them at Altamont, just over a week after this album’s concerts were performed). This, Let it Bleed, and The Singles Collections are what any novice Stones fan should start with. "  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

188 charts

Rank Score:

635

Rank in 1970:

54

Rank in 1970s:

449

Overall Rank:

2,476

Average Rating:

 78 (362 votes)

Comments:

17

55.

Wishbone Ash 

 Wishbone Ash

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"One of the essential guitar records of all time, packed to the brim with hard rock, blues, and prog in germinal form. It's crazy to me how underrated and forgotten Wishbone Ash has become when you can put an album like this on and enjoy every second of it. Let's get these guys some more recogniti...""One of the essential guitar records of all time, packed to the brim with hard rock, blues, and prog in germinal form. It's crazy to me how underrated and forgotten Wishbone Ash has become when you can put an album like this on and enjoy every second of it. Let's get these guys some more recognition on this website and in general, they deserve it."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

80 charts

Rank Score:

633

Rank in 1970:

55

Rank in 1970s:

451

Overall Rank:

2,482

Average Rating:

 78 (105 votes)

Comments:

3

56.

Idlewild South 

 The Allman Brothers Band

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"This album benefits from stronger writing than the first one, and the musical talent is unbelievable. It's terrific all the way through. Also, this happens to be a great album to play on a road trip if you ever get the chance."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

149 charts

Rank Score:

610

Rank in 1970:

56

Rank in 1970s:

466

Overall Rank:

2,570

Average Rating:

 78 (201 votes)

Comments:

5

57.

H To He, Who Am The Only One 

 Van Der Graaf Generator

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"I have waited many years for this to be re released on vinyl and at last that day has come. Excellent progressive album with what is possibly the most bizarre sleeve art in all of my collection. I always wondered what the H to He part of the album title meant, I now realise it is ‘the fusion of H...""I have waited many years for this to be re released on vinyl and at last that day has come. Excellent progressive album with what is possibly the most bizarre sleeve art in all of my collection. I always wondered what the H to He part of the album title meant, I now realise it is ‘the fusion of Hydrogen nuclei to form Helium nuclei, which is the basic exothermic reaction in the sun and stars and hence is the prime energy source in the universe’."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

117 charts

Rank Score:

536

Rank in 1970:

57

Rank in 1970s:

511

Overall Rank:

2,866

Average Rating:

 77 (147 votes)

Comments:

3

58.

Benefit 

 Jethro Tull

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"I was a 16-year old camp counselor in training, far from home in a primitive forest. I ran a high fever for two days with a horrific bout of tonsillitis. All I could do was lay on a bunk in a cabin with no air conditioning and listen to my records on headphones, sweating and hallucinating. This w...""I was a 16-year old camp counselor in training, far from home in a primitive forest. I ran a high fever for two days with a horrific bout of tonsillitis. All I could do was lay on a bunk in a cabin with no air conditioning and listen to my records on headphones, sweating and hallucinating. This was one of those records."  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

141 charts

Rank Score:

517

Rank in 1970:

58

Rank in 1970s:

521

Overall Rank:

2,951

Average Rating:

 78 (226 votes)

Comments:

11

59.

Pendulum 

 Creedence Clearwater Revival

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"Not as good as the previous Green River and Cosmo's Factory but still a good album with great songs. John Fogerty doesn't write bad songs as his style is deeply rooted on traditional americana. The foundation is always solidly strong and grounded as an oak."  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

144 charts

Rank Score:

475

Rank in 1970:

59

Rank in 1970s:

558

Overall Rank:

3,175

Average Rating:

 75 (248 votes)

Comments:

10

60.

Stephen Stills 

 Stephen Stills

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"This man is the glue that holds Crosby Stills and Nash together, the other two gents write a little too sickly sentimentally for my taste, but when Stills brings his blues dimension (and a suggestion of country music) to proceedings they are the incredible unit we know and love, listen to this al...""This man is the glue that holds Crosby Stills and Nash together, the other two gents write a little too sickly sentimentally for my taste, but when Stills brings his blues dimension (and a suggestion of country music) to proceedings they are the incredible unit we know and love, listen to this album to see just what that dimension is in isolation, and you'll have also discovered a small treasure"  [+]  Reply

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Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

126 charts

Rank Score:

473

Rank in 1970:

60

Rank in 1970s:

559

Overall Rank:

3,182

Average Rating:

 75 (152 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

Top 1,000 Top 500 Top 250 Top 100

Artist	Albums	%
Various Artists	9	1%
Elvis Presley	7	1%
Johnny Cash	4	0%
James Brown	4	0%
Matthews' Southern Comfort	4	0%
The Beatles	4	0%
The Move	3	0%
Show all

Country	Albums	%
	448	45%
	260	26%
	36	4%
	35	4%
	33	3%
	23	2%
	18	2%
Show all

Compilation?	Albums	%
No	950	95%
Yes	50	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	968	97%
Yes	32	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	989	99%
Yes	11	1%