Best Albums of 1979
Listed below are the best albums of 1979 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 59,000 greatest album charts. (Chart last updated: 3 hours ago).
"The record that changed flamenco music forever. Although La leyenda del tiempo is an amazing album, it must be pointed out that it wasn't the work of one man but a team effort instead. Camarón's out-of-this-world howling voice, García Lorca's sensitive verses, Ricardo Pachón's tasteful and forwar..." [+] Reply
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9999 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Not enough love for Bomber. This is arguably the best, most consistent and cohesive Motorhead album, imho. I am willing to concede that Ace of Spades might be a little better, but it is damn close; Overkill is a distant third, followed by Hammersmith and the self-titled and Orgasmatron, in that o..." [+] Reply
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btener11 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Audiophiles, this is one album where if you can score the vinyl, do so. For some reason, the British remaster is rather high end/tinny. Having said that, this album represents an underappreciated band finding a balance between their earlier rough-hewn sound and later polished production. There is..." [+] Reply
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radiofreespike | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"Lots of catchy pop music here. If you're looking for something more edgy, you won't find it." Reply
"Harrison's most lively, pop oriented album is also one of his best. Top notch melodies and good diverse lyrics make this a very enjoyable listen!" Reply
"The best heavy metal album ever bar none. I don't care if large swathes were overlaid post gig. Exciter is an unstoppable opener and it just keeps going for the next 45 mins (or more if you have the extra tracks version). Top stuff." Reply
"So powerful. Excellent industrial- post punk -noise" Reply
"Just notice that they have a bigger discography. And so far these two albums from them I have heard are kicking so much ass. Like I gave Mint Jams a 100 and this is honestly probably get that grade as well." Reply
"INTENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't play this on a first date!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Reply
"People hate this band because they listen to the rock & roll press. The press hated them...and they killed them. Get The Knack is a very good album. Too bad we were all told it wasn't by writers who didn't like the fact that they were inaccessible to them. This is that next great Cheap Trick albu..." [+] Reply
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Romanelli | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +7 votes (7 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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Best Albums of 1979 composition
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| Various Artists | 17 | 2% | |
| Frank Zappa | 5 | 1% | |
| Steve Hillage | 4 | 0% | |
| Herbie Hancock | 3 | 0% | |
| Motörhead | 3 | 0% | |
| The Residents | 3 | 0% | |
| Electric Light Orchestra | 3 | 0% | |
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365 | 37% | |
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245 | 25% | |
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41 | 4% | |
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41 | 4% | |
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37 | 4% | |
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32 | 3% | |
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