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: 3 hours ago).
"Compared to the superlative Clube da Esquina it's a modest effort, but that modesty is part of its charm. It's wonderful to hear Lô Borges deeply personal style, his haunting melodies and unique arrangements, in such a carefree, 'throw it against the wall and see what sticks' album. There's some ..." [+] Reply
"This album falls firmly in the "cosmic slop" category - actually, it may just be the finest example of unadulterated psychedelic mayhem that I've ever heard. Guitar, drums, bass -- two instrumental tracks; equal time is spent drifting serenely in space and going noise explosion. "Amboss" is espec..." [+] Reply
"A fine representation of what the group sounded like "live". Containing most of their classic material this is a must have record for any fan of the Band." Reply
"This album is too short for a classical album. This is high ranked on this site, is all they used to play on classical radio, and was my weirdo conductor's favorite symphony (in my youth orchestra). I don't know what the big deal is. I've heard all nine Beethoven symphonies and 2,3,4,6,7,8, and 9..." [+] Reply
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"I agree with Freddie55. My rating is based on the superior original studio recording. Ian Gillan, possibly my favorite singer, is as good as he ever was, and Murray Head is just as amazing. Add to them a top-notch rock band and some truly inspired (no pun intended) music, and you have a great, un..." [+] 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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"This album is a revelation. What is it doing soundtracking an unknown French art film?" Reply
"The Uli Jon Roth era is timeless! Though the 80's era Scorpions albums sold better, the further we get away from that decade the more these 70's Scorps releases stand out. Taken by force followed by Virgin Killers are masterpeices! Roth is easily one of the mosy underated guitar virtuosos ever." Reply
"Having been lucky enough to see Steve Hackett live several times, the highlight tracks on this album and in live shows are Every Day, Spectral Mornings and Clocks. Love the bass pedals!" Reply
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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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