Best Albums of the 1970s
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"If I were really being honest, Bob Marley's greatest hits compilation Legend would appear here, since it was a staple in my musical rotations from the end of my high school years through college. But I'd be breaking my tradition of including only proper albums in my top 100 of all time. Since a s..." [+] Reply
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buzzdainer | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +1 votes (1 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1977
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6,214
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"Fully formed “debut” this is one of my favorite albums Bob Marley was associated with. The Wailers include Bunny Wailer & Peter Tosh here and their contributions pack a big punch. Perhaps it didn’t have songs as great as on the next album Burnin’ but this album flows together quite well. Concrete..." [+] Reply
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Brandon8 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1973
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2,181
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"Not even currently in the top 1200, wow." Reply
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travelful | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (3 helpful | 1 unhelpful)
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1974
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1,298
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"Righteous and seriously in the pocket, this is the last Wailers album with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. Bob Marley's soulful cry is rivaled by the sticky organ riffs and fat-bottom beats." Reply
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swhaze | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +3 votes (3 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1973
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946
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"An excellent live album featuring the ultimate version of, no woman, no cry. A 2CD re-release would be nice with the whole gig on it. This was the peak time for Bob Marley and the Wailers." Reply
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1975
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799
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"His best, or at least my favorite. Always takes me to a summer day, a vacation, a relaxing wonderful melodic album." Reply
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1978
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607
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"One of the greatest albums of all time. The Island track listing is the best way to listen to this album. Zimbabwe, So much Trouble, and Ride, Natty, Ride are some of the most creative and imaginative songs I have ever heard" Reply
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seb7 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1979
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429
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"A fine Bob Marley record and underrated and overlooked probably because none of the songs on this album appear on, legend. Still, it's a good album. Just one in a series of excellent LP's in the seventies from Marley." Reply
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1976
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423
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"Well, its Bob Marley - Live. Anyone who appreciates roots should have a hear." Reply
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Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 111 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 101 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 96 | 10% | |
| 1973 | 112 | 11% | |
| 1974 | 94 | 9% | |
| 1975 | 97 | 10% | |
| 1976 | 90 | 9% | |
| 1977 | 91 | 9% | |
| 1978 | 105 | 11% | |
| 1979 | 103 | 10% |
| Artist | Albums | % | |
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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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385 | 39% | |
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375 | 38% | |
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42 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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21 | 2% | |
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20 | 2% | |
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