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).
"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
"Probably the weakest of Wishbone Ash's first five albums since it steers a bit away from the immaculate guitar work that makes this band so special, but it's still a high quality record worth checking out. Plenty of fun rock and roll on this record, though no songs truly stand out as among the ba..." [+] Reply
"INTENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't play this on a first date!!!!!!!!!!!!!" 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
"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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"It seems kooky to include a greatest hits in your top records. But this is the 1st record I recall hearing. I was 3. I put my ear right close the speakers. I remember the woofers pounding. The depth of sound was overwhelming. It opened me up to a life long love of music." Reply
"You will definitely know that space is the place by the end of this. Bonkers jazz LP." 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
"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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Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 109 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 93 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 98 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 91 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 92 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 105 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
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| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
| Elton John | 8 | 1% | |
| Queen | 8 | 1% | |
| Jethro Tull | 8 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 8 | 1% | |
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375 | 38% | |
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