Best Albums of 1972
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"Sadly, I discovered how important Bowie's music is, especially this album, only after he died. I've always been a fan, but I feel slightly guilty for listening mostly to his "hits" prior to his death, leaving me unaware of many great tracks until more recently." Reply
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1972
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"Here it is, the greatest rock'n'roll album ever. It's a blurry masterpiece. The first two tracks, rocks off and rip this joint, come at you so fast it feels like you're taking off in an aeroplane. Tumbling dice is my favourite stones song of all time. Other standouts are the stunning loving cup, ..." Reply
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1972
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"what this man could do with one guitar, most bands can never accomplish" Reply
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1972
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"One word: Perfection. This album is a true landmark in Progressive Rock. An absolute essential masterpiece" Reply
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ponkine | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +11 votes (11 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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1972
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"This album is perfect in every way. Neil at his finest. Great album to throw on, make a drink and crash on the couch" Reply
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1972
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"I guess I shouldn't have invested time and money into this album as I don't like Velvet Underground. I understand people have a passion for certain artists but I just can't get into this album or the Velvets. I have tried. I do like the hit "Walk on the Wild Side", but that is about as memorable ..." Reply
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1972
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"Essential listening for all fans of hard rock. There is a reason some of these riffs are the most recognizable in music." Reply
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1972
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"The best out of Can's 1970's output (though the award for Best Song goes to Tago Mago's "Hallelulujeujuleujsujsueeluejualh"). Every note snaps and splashes and oh I don't even know, it's all so great and stuff, this album is great. "Spoon" is great. It's all great great great great great." Reply
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1972
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"Thick as brick, if you haven`t heard it, you haven`t heard prog." Reply
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Robert Anton Wilson | Helpful? (Log in to vote) | +6 votes (6 helpful | 0 unhelpful)
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"The album that proved that Genesis would be prog masters. Everything gels together so well here. There's hardly a moment where you're uninterested. Watcher of the Skies is a perfect opener and a contender for Genesis' best song, and of course Supper's Ready is fantastic as well. Get 'Em Out by Fr..." Reply
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1972
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Best Albums of 1972 composition
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| Various Artists | 12 | 1% | |
| Jimi Hendrix | 4 | 0% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 0% | |
| Elvis Presley | 4 | 0% | |
| Deep Purple | 4 | 0% | |
| Procol Harum | 3 | 0% | |
| Frank Zappa | 3 | 0% | |
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426 | 43% | |
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202 | 20% | |
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67 | 7% | |
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36 | 4% | |
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34 | 3% | |
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29 | 3% | |
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23 | 2% | |
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Best Albums of 1972 chart changes
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