Best Albums of 1970

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Listed below are the best albums of 1970 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 57,000 greatest album charts.

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1970 year summaryThe best artists of 1970 were Black Sabbath, Neil Young, George Harrison, Simon & Garfunkel, John Lennon, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles.

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51.

Lizard

King Crimson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

182 charts

Rank Score:

696

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

425

Overall Rank:

2,300

Average Rating:

77 (362 votes)

Comments:

52.

In The Wake Of Poseidon

King Crimson

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

226 charts

Rank Score:

692

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

427

Overall Rank:

2,308

Average Rating:

77 (413 votes)

Comments:

53.

Fire And Water

Free

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

163 charts

Rank Score:

686

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

431

Overall Rank:

2,329

Average Rating:

76 (180 votes)

Comments:

54.

Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!
Live

The Rolling Stones

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

188 charts

Rank Score:

657

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

447

Overall Rank:

2,414

Average Rating:

78 (360 votes)

Comments:

55.

Wishbone Ash

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

80 charts

Rank Score:

653

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

450

Overall Rank:

2,430

Average Rating:

78 (104 votes)

Comments:

56.

Idlewild South

The Allman Brothers Band

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

149 charts

Rank Score:

627

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

461

Overall Rank:

2,514

Average Rating:

78 (199 votes)

Comments:

57.

H To He, Who Am The Only One

Van Der Graaf Generator

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

116 charts

Rank Score:

537

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

511

Overall Rank:

2,850

Average Rating:

78 (145 votes)

Comments:

58.

Benefit

Jethro Tull

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

141 charts

Rank Score:

530

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

516

Overall Rank:

2,883

Average Rating:

78 (223 votes)

Comments:

59.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

72 charts

Rank Score:

479

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

557

Overall Rank:

3,140

Average Rating:

79 (89 votes)

Comments:

60.

Stephen Stills

Year of Release:

1970

Appears in:

126 charts

Rank Score:

478

Rank in 1970:

Rank in 1970s:

558

Overall Rank:

3,144

Average Rating:

75 (149 votes)

Comments:

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Best Albums of 1970 composition

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 Doors	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	453	45%
	259	26%
	35	3%
	34	3%
	33	3%
	24	2%
	17	2%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	952	95%
Yes	49	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	968	97%
Yes	33	3%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	990	99%
Yes	11	1%

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Best Albums of 1974
1. Red by King Crimson
2. On The Beach by Neil Young
3. The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis
4. Crime Of The Century by Supertramp
5. Rock Bottom by Robert Wyatt
6. Court And Spark by Joni Mitchell
7. Here Come The Warm Jets by Eno
8. A Tábua De Esmeralda by Jorge Ben
9. Sheer Heart Attack by Queen
10. Diamond Dogs by David Bowie
11. Mirage by Camel
12. Queen II by Queen
13. Radio City by Big Star
14. Pretzel Logic by Steely Dan
15. Autobahn by Kraftwerk
16. Kimono My House by Sparks
17. No Other by Gene Clark
18. I Want To See The Bright Lights Tonight by Richard & Linda Thompson
19. Country Life by Roxy Music
20. Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) by Eno