Best Albums of 1972
Explore the best albums of 1972, based on over 2 million album rankings across 60,000 charts
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"An incredibly complex album which can move from orchestral arrangements to almost heavy rock elements in a trice. Three Fiends (last track) is my personal favourite where the bass almost takes the melody part. Amazing album." Reply
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"I add this one to my que when I want something a little differant" Reply
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"Even better than the songs are the hairstyles of each band. A time capsule." Reply
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"An ok easy listening album, You're So Vain being the standout track." Reply
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"This deserves to be MUCH higher. Mind blown. Aretha's version of Amazing Grace is beyond amazing and makes this among my top 5 all time favorite albums." Reply
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"Not a bad album, but it fails in ever lifting off. Doctor My Eyes, Under the Falling Sky, and Rock Me on the Water stick out." Reply
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1972
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"Expresso 2222 is one of the finest Brazilian albums. There is not a bad song on the album, and peaks like "O Canto Da Ema" and "Sai Do Sereno" make it great." Reply
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"Driven by Latin rhythms, ethereal vocals, and the Fender Rhodes, the album offers an airy, tropical atmosphere. It remains a bright, accessible contrast to the era's heavier, more aggressive rock-fusion sounds." Reply
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"An interesting and eclectic feat of jazz" Reply
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"Very good..." Reply
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Total albums: 1,000. Page 8 of 100
Best Albums of 1972 composition
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| Various Artists | 12 | 1% | |
| The Rolling Stones | 4 | 0% | |
| Elvis Presley | 4 | 0% | |
| Deep Purple | 4 | 0% | |
| Jimi Hendrix | 4 | 0% | |
| Frank Zappa | 3 | 0% | |
| McCoy Tyner | 3 | 0% | |
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427 | 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
| Biggest climbers Biggest climbers in top 100 since last month |
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Up 20 from 106th to 86th |
Up 18 from 108th to 90th |
Up 13 from 83rd to 70th |
| Biggest fallers Biggest fallers in top 100 since last month |
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Down 3 from 29th to 32nd |
Down 3 from 89th to 92nd |
Down 3 from 91st to 94th |
| New entries New entries in top 100 since last month |
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Up 20 from 106th to 86th |
Up 18 from 108th to 90th |
| Leavers Leavers from top 100 since last month |
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Down 2 from 99th to 101st |
Down 2 from 100th to 102nd |
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