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: 3 hours ago).
"One of the best concept album of italian Prog Rock. The voice of F. Di Giacomo is beauifull." Reply
"1977 was the year of this album, Trans Europe Express and I Feel Love. Amazing." Reply
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bobbyb5 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1977
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""What Goes On" was already a great song, but at 8:50, the live is simply epic!" Reply
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CellarDoor | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1974
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"One of the coolest records ever. Still Bill, is still Bill's greatest album. Songs such as, use me, and especially, who is he, are just absolutely stunning. One of the great soul records. Essential." Reply
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1972
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"One of the best Marvin Gaye albums, full of smooth soulful vibes and Marvin's amazing vocals. The album flows from start to finish similar to Let's Get it On but less structured, a more relaxed sound. I Want You, After The Dance, Come Live With Me Angel & Feel All My Love Inside are the best trac..." [+] Reply
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Tamthebam | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1976
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"Phases and Stages is Willie Nelson's masterpiece and his finest collection and presentation of original songs. Career Highlight: It's Not Supposed to Be That Way Gem: I Still Can't Believe That You're Gone" Reply
"Another great record by an often misunderstood and derided songstress. She was moving past pretty music into the realm of experimentation. You have to give her credit for that even is you don't understand what she is doing." Reply
"This is one of those albums that most people wouldn't know what to do with. It's part broadway musical, part dr. demento -sounding parody, part discombobulated doo-wop-r&b-synth-arena-rock with a lot of interspersed narrative. It's a perverted mess. Sometimes i really like it. Sometimes it just t..." [+] Reply
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paladisiac | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1979
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"In Marley's discography this is likely his most undervalued studio release. Discussion of the work usually centers around the subject matter, which is at first reasonable, because the political lyrical content stands out in Marley's body of work. But in my opinion the record has a lot more to off..." [+] Reply
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1979
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"One of the more 'acoustic' sounding affairs which quite rightly befits the album title. More folky than the progressive leanings of Thicks As A Brick and Aqualung. A fine album. Baker St Muse is the standout track for me, this has a more 'progressive' feel to it." Reply
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1975
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 59 of 100
Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 90 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 105 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 8 | 1% | |
| AC/DC | 8 | 1% | |
| Pink Floyd | 8 | 1% | |
| Elton John | 8 | 1% | |
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388 | 39% | |
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374 | 37% | |
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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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| Best Artists of the 1970s | |
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| 1. Pink Floyd | |
| 2. David Bowie | |
| 3. Led Zeppelin | |
| 4. Neil Young | |
| 5. The Rolling Stones | |
| 6. The Clash | |
| 7. Black Sabbath | |
| 8. Fleetwood Mac | |
| 9. Stevie Wonder | |
| 10. The Who |
