Best Albums of the 1970s
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"This album is truly a hidden gem. Every time I listen to Brazilian music I want more and more..." Reply
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luigybetis | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1972
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"Superb record. Wonderful way to get into Brasillian music I think. The girl who sings has an amazing voice and the guitarplaying/rythmsection is out of this world" Reply
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Medelsvensson | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1972
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"One of several of Jorge's masterpieces, but for some reason it has gained a higher cult status than the others. His next record, "Salta o Pavão", is as good as this one, but it's way less remembered... It's one of his last acoustic efforts, with the theme of alchemy running through several of the..." Reply
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1974
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"Beautiful! I'm just happy that so many people can enjoy this album even if they don't understand Portuguese (and Yes the lyrics just beautifuly poetic)" Reply
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1971
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"Amazing album, with famed "Taj Mahal" on top of it all. A must-try for all you would-be Brazilian music discoverers." Reply
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Norman Bates | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +5 votes (5 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1976
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"Amazing album! I liked Mora Na Filosofia the best." Reply
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1972
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"Samba and soul-what a wonderful combination! The strings bring moments of bliss and beauty into the fast paced rhythms, and Jorge’s voice is just so carefree and fun. Truly the finest Brazil has to offer!" Reply
"The first and most well-known record of Brazil's greatest glam group, released at the height of a murderous far-right military dictatorship. Good musicianship and very good lyrics, at the same time rebellious and poetical. And it reveals a great, brave singer: Ney Matogrosso (he wasn't the group'..." Reply
"This record brings the great vocalist singing the repertoire of bossa nova's major composer. It's comprised mostly of ballads instead of sambas, so it's less exciting and more endearing. A classic, beautiful album. The most well-known track is opener "Águas de Março"; not the best recording of th..." Reply
"Cartola's 2nd record is his masterpiece, with 3 of his greatest classics, "Preciso me Encontrar", "O Mundo É um Moinho" and "As Rosas Não Falam". Very romantic, poetic, melodic and melancholic old-fashioned samba, the kind you can't find anymore, because is not commercial or party-oriented. The l..." Reply
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Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 111 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 100 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 96 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 113 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 95 | 10% | |
| 1975 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 90 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 91 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 104 | 10% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
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| Neil Young | 11 | 1% | |
| David Bowie | 11 | 1% | |
| Frank Zappa | 11 | 1% | |
| Bob Marley | 9 | 1% | |
| Paul McCartney | 9 | 1% | |
| Yes | 9 | 1% | |
| Genesis | 9 | 1% | |
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