Best Albums of 1970
Listed below are the best albums of 1970 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 1 hour ago).
"My father and mother on the front cover of the album." Reply
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1970
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"A much less consistent album than, astral weeks, or, moondance. Any of the tracks on this album would have been filler on those majestic records. Still, it's an enjoyable LP, with, domino, blue money, and, gypsy queen, some of the standouts, although in truth there's nothing spectacular here. Jus..." [+] Reply
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"This is an intriguing and unique listen with a fresh concept I have never heard before. They attempt to craft a musical recreation of the four elements and for the most part it works very well. It creates strong images and ideas in the listeners head and the way they use tempo to create the eleme..." [+] Reply
"Their first album as a rock quintet, with leader Arnaldo Baptista changing from bass to keyboards (Liminha, who in the next decade would become an important producer/studio owner, is the new bassist). Not prog rock yet (they were more creative and fun than most prog rock bands), but they started ..." [+] Reply
"This album is criminally underrated, even amongst Gentle Giant fans. To me, this is their fourth best, after Three Friends, Free Hand and Octopus. It is definitely their most "folkish" album (especially tracks 2,4 and 5) and I must admit I like it very much. "Funny Ways" is simply amazing. "Isn't..." [+] Reply
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1970
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"A relatively forgotten classic. A few weak tracks, but so much beautiful music on here, Elton's debut would easily make my top 100. Highlights: "Sixty Years On," "King," "Border Song," and "Pilot. And, of course, "Your Song" is one of the prettiest love songs ever. Rating based on original releas..." [+] Reply
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"The Doors and L.A. Woman are definitely their best albums, but in my opinion, this Live Album should be up there in their Top 3! I was literally tripping listening to this album. Jim Morrison was incredible! His hypnotic voice, his interaction with the audience.... He sang The End to wrap up the ..." [+] Reply
"Trippy as hell. The first track is one of the absolute trippiest things I've ever had. The whole thing's got a whole disorienting, low-fi quality to it. Very special album. Blew my mind when I first listened to it." Reply
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"Not their best, but still a very good album. Van Ser Graaf generator are a vastly underrated and oddly overlooked group in the prog rock genre." Reply
"Not their best recordings but a decent stepping stone to their great period to come. It's not a real album, more a compilation, and that's why it's a little uneven. Still good but not quite the greatness of their next handful of releases." Reply
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Best Albums of 1970 composition
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| Various Artists | 9 | 1% | |
| Elvis Presley | 7 | 1% | |
| Johnny Cash | 4 | 0% | |
| Matthews' Southern Comfort | 4 | 0% | |
| James Brown | 4 | 0% | |
| The Beatles | 4 | 0% | |
| The Doors | 3 | 0% | |
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