Best Albums of the 1970s
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"I have never heard Doors live album, so this was a big surprise, as the band was louder, more brutal, and way more energetic than on their studio albums. There are even fine GUITAR SOLOS!. A must-listen for everybody!" Reply
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Jboy56 | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +2 votes (2 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"The country's giant. In the tower of song (Cohen dixit), Hank Williams composed every night a piece of truth, love, betrayal, despair,life." Reply
"While I agree with many on this site that you are best exploring an artist’s original releases rather than live or studio complications, I find Neil Young to be the exception. If I had to recommend two Neil Young albums for a newb, I’d suggest Decade and Live Rust. Neil’s catalog is extremely dee..." Reply
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adnielsen | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +4 votes (4 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1977
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"A comeback album for Muddy Waters. Hard again, is an enjoyable blues LP recorded with the likes of Johnny Winter. It's great that it manages to keep a raw edge to it so it doesn't sound to slick. Mannish boy, is obviously the standout but there are plenty of other great tracks on offer. Enjoyable." Reply
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"Great in places but really don't know what they were thinking with Manic Mechanic" Reply
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1979
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"A well underrated record. Music from Big pink and the self titled album quite rightly get the recognition they deserve but, Northern lights-Southern cross, like, Stage fright, is an excellent record. Forbidden fruit, Acadian driftwood, and especially, It makes no difference, are as good as anythi..." Reply
"Another enjoyable McCartney album. Speed of sound was a more democratic Wings record with all members, including Linda, contributing to the songwriting. Actually, Linda's, cook of the house, is the worst thing on the LP. Still, there's plenty of good stuff, let 'em in, is a fantastic opener, and,..." Reply
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1976
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"great debut album, "Swimming Song", "talk to me of mendocinO' and "heart like a wheel" are my fav tracks. Also, If you are interested, check out the song "Skip rope song" (with Emmylou Harris) from the "McGarrigle hour" album...really wonderful version of the Jesse Winchester song. although my fa..." Reply
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"Essentially the same band as on Agharta/Pangaea, this is a great album, but not quite as great as the others as the band had not yet fully coalesced." Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 73 of 100
Best Albums of the 1970s composition
| Year | Albums | % | |
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| 1970 | 111 | 11% | |
| 1971 | 101 | 10% | |
| 1972 | 95 | 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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385 | 39% | |
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376 | 38% | |
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42 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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38 | 4% | |
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