Best Albums of 1974

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Listed below are the best albums of 1974 as calculated from their overall rankings in over 53,000 greatest album charts.

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1974 year summaryThe best artists of 1974 were King Crimson, Neil Young, Genesis, Supertramp, Queen, Brian Eno, Robert Wyatt, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie and Jorge Ben.

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King Crimson

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

848 charts

Rank Score:

10,522

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Overall Rank:

141

Average Rating:

86 (1,065 votes)

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On The Beach

Neil Young

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

797 charts

Rank Score:

7,945

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Overall Rank:

207

Average Rating:

84 (958 votes)

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The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway

Genesis

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

776 charts

Rank Score:

7,323

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

673 charts

Rank Score:

6,518

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

432 charts

Rank Score:

4,257

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Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

484 charts

Rank Score:

3,196

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130

Overall Rank:

559

Average Rating:

82 (563 votes)

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Here Come The Warm Jets

Brian Eno

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

441 charts

Rank Score:

3,165

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Queen

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

488 charts

Rank Score:

3,035

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1974

Appears in:

521 charts

Rank Score:

2,880

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144

Overall Rank:

618

Average Rating:

78 (950 votes)

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A Tábua De Esmeralda

Jorge Ben

Year of Release:

1974

Appears in:

228 charts

Rank Score:

2,779

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148

Overall Rank:

637

Average Rating:

83 (237 votes)

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Best Albums of 1974 composition

Artist	Albums	%

Various Artists	8	1%
Charles Gerhardt / National Philharmonic Orchestra	4	0%
Elvis Presley	4	0%
The Cosmic Jokers	3	0%
Ohio Players	3	0%
Santana	3	0%
Neil Diamond	3	0%
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Country	Albums	%

	406	41%
	209	21%
	55	6%
	41	4%
	40	4%
	27	3%
	25	3%
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Compilation?	Albums	%
No	953	95%
Yes	47	5%

Live?	Albums	%
No	959	96%
Yes	41	4%

Soundtrack?	Albums	%
No	989	99%
Yes	11	1%

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