Best Albums of the 1970s
Listed below are the best albums of the 1970s as calculated from their overall rankings in over 58,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 2 hours ago).
"Spanish prog of the 70's was very influenced by local folkclor. In Andalucía it resulted in a mix with flamenco music. The early fusion appeared like bands like Smash in the very early 70s, but was people like Triana who push this fusion into the charts. In 1975 with this historic record they cre..." [+] Reply
"This is a very unique album. The musicianship is superb and the styles weave between rock, jazz, prog and the downright bizarre. I think this is the best of the Radio Gnome trilogy. 'You' is strong, but this is the most intersting listen imo. If I can, I want to get this and Flying Teapot on viny..." [+] Reply
"Not quite as strong as my favourite Weather Report albums (Mysterious Traveller, Live in Tokyo, Tale Spinnin'), but not very far behind. Has the same breezy, summery vibe as Tale Spinnin', but isn't quite as successful in its execution, occasionally lapsing into moments that feel a little too for..." [+] Reply
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Skinny | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"I struggle to warm to this one - it feels like they're trying to repeat Thick As A Brick, but don't quite make the mark. It has its flashes, but I don't return to this one as often. The last of their prog-heavy records before they momentarily became poppier, before exploring English folk influences." Reply
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1973
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"You never forget your First.........I heard "Whole Lotta Rosie" on the radio and went out and bought a 3 in 1 stereo(it was a Pioneer)and the Album,Still awesome today." Reply
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1978
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"A brilliant album from an underrated songwriter. Jesus of cool, is up there with albums from Elvis Costello and Graham Parker from the same period. Featuring the hit, I love the sound of breaking glass, Jesus of cool, includes other excellent songs in, little Hitler,, so it goes, and, Marie Provo..." [+] Reply
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1978
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"What a gorgeous album! An excellent way to start of Hackett's solo career with a concept album based on tarot cards. The electric guitars sound awesome, but really this album is about the acoustic guitar, and the flutes. All the songs are great, but the best is "Shadow of the Hierophant" which is..." [+] Reply
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1975
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"Swan Song of the classic 10 CC line-up, perhaps their best album... After the release of the excellent "The Original Soundtrack" (1975), which became their commercial breakthrough, thanks to the hit Im Not In Love, 10CC naturally wanted to build on the success, and "How Dare You" turned out to be..." [+] Reply
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CaptainPain | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1976
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"George Harrison's third best behind All Things Must Pass and Brainwashed. This album has some great balladry, excellent melodies and just shows what Harrison was all about." Reply
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"the marketing of this album is misleading...these were songs that I used to hear on our AM top 40 station the way you hear Black eyed peas or whatever crap they are playing on the radio today...it wasn't the fringe element back then. I have most of these on 45's" Reply
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ffudnebbuh | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 110 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 99 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 94 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 89 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 106 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| Miles Davis | 8 | 1% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 8 | 1% | |
| Pink Floyd | 8 | 1% | |
| AC/DC | 8 | 1% | |
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388 | 39% | |
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373 | 37% | |
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43 | 4% | |
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39 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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